Best of Privacy — November 2023

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   Hacker News·3y

   It's never been a better time to switch to Firefox

   Firefox offers better user privacy and security compared to Chrome, and the upcoming launch of 200 new add-ons will enhance the browsing experience.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Why Bother With uBlock Origin Being Blocked In Chrome? Now Is The Best Time To Switch To Firefox

   The article discusses the importance of privacy while browsing the internet and recommends using Firefox as a privacy-oriented browser. It highlights the advantages of Firefox over mainstream browsers, such as being owned by a non-profit organization, open-source code, and a wide range of privacy-enhancing features. The article also mentions other privacy-oriented browsers like DuckDuckGo, Mullvad Browser, Brave Browser, Puffin Secure Browser, PaleMoon, GNU IceCat, Tor Browser, and Hyphanet. However, it concludes that Firefox is the best choice for general users due to its customizable options, privacy extensions, and commitment to user experience.

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   Telerik·3y

   Checking Vue 3 Slots for Emptiness

   Learn about different types of cookies used on websites and how they impact your web experience.

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   Community Picks·3y

   ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium: Google Chromium, sans integration with Google

   ungoogled-chromium is a lightweight approach to removing Google web service dependency from Google Chromium. It retains the default Chromium experience while enhancing privacy, control, and transparency. The features include disabling functionality specific to Google domains, blocking internal requests to Google, and stripping binaries from the source code. Automated builds are available for various platforms, and third-party binaries can also be downloaded.

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   Codemotion·3y

   X vs. Mastodon: Who’s the Good Guy?

   The article discusses various cookies used by different websites and their purposes, including tracking user behavior, optimizing advertisement relevance, and collecting statistical data.

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