Advice Request Should I switch to Firefox?

[Danielx64]

So at late, I see that Firefox is starting to include more options that I am starting to feel that would be useful:

Stop canvas fingerprinting
Tracking Protection features

So is it time to jump ship yet? Also the fact that there is a portable version also appeal to me as well.

 

[Lightning_Brian]

@Danielx64 I would jump ship! Personally, I feel as though Firefox is not data mining everything. Not saying that I have any proof or that Google Chrome is, but one cannot be too careful. Firefox is more open in my own humble opinion. Been using Firefox for many many years now without any issues. I would highly recommend making the switch!

When anyone makes the jump I'd recommend that everyone use HTTPS Everywhere, and uBlock Origin for added security. Both are solid security add-ons.

 

[XhenEd]

So at late, I see that Firefox is starting to include more options that I am starting to feel that would be useful:

Stop canvas fingerprinting
Tracking Protection features

So is it time to jump ship yet? Also the fact that there is a portable version also appeal to me as well.

I would say "switch to Firefox" if it feels right for you. Given the new features, it's hard not to try it.

Better yet, there's no need for an "either-or" option. Just download, install and use Firefox Quantum, while leaving Google Chrome installed. So, when you want to use Chrome, you can just use it immediately.

As to me, I would probably try out Firefox Quantum when it's released. Currently, I'm using Google Chrome and Pale Moon.

 

[frogboy]

I have been using Firfoxforks Cyberfox and more recently Waterfox but since the release of Firefox 57 it has bben my main browser. Currently using Firefox 57 RC 4 and it fast and secure, I say give it a try.

 

[Deleted member 178]

I use both but mostly using Chrome until all my addons works on FF.

 

[Danielx64]

When anyone makes the jump I'd recommend that everyone use HTTPS Everywhere, and uBlock Origin for added security. Both are solid security add-ons.

I have heard of those addons but I won't need to install the uBlock one since I have Adguard installed system wide so i'm covered in that regard.

Better yet, there's no need for an "either-or" option. Just download, install and use Firefox Quantum, while leaving Google Chrome installed. So, when you want to use Chrome, you can just use it immediately.

I will be leaving Google Chrome installed until I get used to Firefox Is there an RC version of Firefox Quantum or only beta?

 

[XhenEd]

Is there an RC version of Firefox Quantum or only beta?

The latest one (in the beta channel) is probably already an RC version since the letter "b" is removed according to some users here. But I'm not sure as I don't use it yet.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

I would say jump the ship! For me, It performs better than Chromium browsers and it is lighter than Chrome too, though not by much. But I've seen people mentioning high resource issues even with latest version.

 

[Flengo]

I would definitely suggest moving to Firefox. 57 will be released to the stable channel in a few days and with it comes better security (sandboxing) and a big speed improvement. Firefox is also much more respectable when it comes to the privacy it gives its users. Also, the add-on store is safer than Chrome's because it uses humans to review add-ons before they are released to the public.

Moving from Chrome to Firefox is something I don't regret at all.

 

[DJ Panda]

Interesting.. Didn't know how popular Firefox stuff was. Might try it since Tab for a Cause is the only addon I use for Chrome and is supported by FF as well.

 

[RoboMan]

F I R E F O X Q U A N T U M


Literally the best i have tried so far. Give it a shot!

 

[cimmay]

Yes, switch. Firefox is not in permanent Beta anymore. And Chrome will only run a web cam on secure sites.

 

[Viking]

Firefox has been my default browser since v3, it keeps on getting better. I also have Chrome installed but rarely use it, its more of a backup. I feel more comfortable with FF.

 

[Danielx64]

Well here I am:

So far so good

 

[GonzitoVir]

Firefox has been my main browser since version 1.5 or a little earlier (when Mozilla.com (or was it Firefox.com?) was owned by other company who later transferred it to the Mozilla community) . I don't regret using it, it has improved a lot during these years.

 

[Windows_Security]

Firefox has been my main browser since version 1.5 or a little earlier (when Mozilla.com (or was it Firefox.com?) was owned by other company who later transferred it to the Mozilla community) . I don't regret using it, it has improved a lot during these years.

Hehe Netscape Navigator once had a market share of over 90%, then Internet Explorer came bundled with Windows.

 

[HarborFront]

IMO, speedwise, FF Quantum is almost as good as Chrome browser unlike previously.

Since FF also collects my privacy data I would like to see ways and means to minimize this. I hope somebody can do something about it or some webextensions can do it.

 

[antreas]

I switched back to chrome yesterday. I had problems with Firefox, I am on firefox version 58 and on add-ons page it says i am on version 52 and i can't download add-ons i did browser refresh 2 times in last 2 weeks it got fixed for some days and came the error back yesterday that was the time i said no more going back to chrome canary.

 

[tonibalas]

@Danielx64 if you want more security settings on Chrome you should try other chromium browsers.
Vivaldi,Cent and Slimjet offer much more settings than Chrome.
I personally use Cent in which offers me a setting to block canvas fingerprint and of course tracking protection.
As for changing to FF i think it'a good choice.
I am trying Nightly since v.55 or 56 and i am surprised by it's performance.
The only thing that FF is a step back is in sector of watching live streaming games,videos.
Cent is using less CPU and RAM than FF but i believe in the next releases FF will fix this issue.
@antreas i am using Nightly and never had this problem.Maybe you should try to uninstall it and reinstall it

 

[CureVirus]

I have been using Google Chrome for a long time since the old Firefox has been slow at starting up. So, I downloaded the newer and improved firefox and I cannot believe how fast it loads up. So, I set my brand new Firefox as a defaulted web browser.