Serious Discussion Which web BROWSER are you using and why did you choose this?

[Captain Awesome]

I'm using Brave as my primary browser for it's speed,AD and tracking blocker, Privacy focus.

 

[Victor M]

I use Frirefox currently, but also have Chromium as my backup. I like Firefox's password generator feature, and it's telemetry can be switched off. In Ubuntu 24.10 Firefox comes as a compartmentalized snap app, and along with that Apparmor and Seccomp protection. And Ubuntu 24.10 also comes with a Security app which prompts for consent whenever Firefox attempts to write to any home folders like Documents, Downloads etc so it satisfies our directive to protect the Documents folder which can contain sensitvive to secret information. The backup Chromium is used when there is a unpatched CVE rated high or critical.

 

[zidong]

Vivaldi. Based in Western European country (Norway), developed by former CEO of Opera Software, web panel, gestures, tons of customization options.

@Captain Awesome, check this thread about Brave. I was thinking to try Brave (I heard that their adblocker is great) first but this post made me hesitant:

Way back in 2016, they promised to remove banner ads from websites and replace them with their own, basically trying to extract money directly from websites without the consent of their owners

In the same year, CEO Brendan Eich unilaterally added a fringe, pay-to-win Wikipedia clone into the default search engine list.

In 2018, Tom Scott and other creators noticed Brave was soliciting donations in their names without their knowledge or consent.

In 2020, Brave got caught injecting URLs with affiliate codes.

In 2023, Brave got caught installing a paid VPN service on users' computers without their consent.

I'm not fan or loyal to any hardware or software brand. I just use what is best for me. For now is Vivaldi. Tomorrow or after month, I don't know

 

[Sorrento]

I like Firefox but I use LibreWolf as it has telemetry removed from Firefox & it gives me no trouble, I suppose the differences are not huge - I imagined I wouldn't use it for long but its been a few months now, I gave Mullvad a try but prefer Wolf - I also have Edge on a secondary browser & find some Microsoft sites prefer Edge.

 

[oldschool]

This thread also has some browser insights that you may find helpful

Battle - What is your Favourite Browser?

What is your Favourite Browser? any why ?

malwaretips.com

I'm using Chrome for pretty much the same reasons you stated in your opening post, including the Reading list sync between devices.

It also has Safe Browsing Enhanced Protection as an available option, which I use. As good as, or better than, Smartscreen in Edge.

 

[RRlight]

I use Edge. I was using Chrome primarily and Firefox sometimes before.

Reason: Edge/Microsoft has better accessibility in Internet-censorship environments compared to Chrome and easier password management for cross-platform devices (I have devices on Windows, macOS, iOS, and sometimes Android. Edge is the easiest way, I think. Although a third-party Password Manager would have a better safety level, things might get more complicated too).

 

[n8chavez]

I primarily use Firefox due to its commitment to user privacy and security. It's open-source, has a built-in tracker blocker, and doesn't collect your data. I also appreciate its customization options. As for Opera, it's a decent browser with a free VPN and ad-blocker, but some users have raised concerns about its ownership. It's always good to research and choose what suits your needs best.

The fact that a bot uses a browser is terrifying.

 

[oldschool]

The fact that a bot uses a browser is terrifying.

How else would he surf the web for info?

 

[Criadores]

I have been using Opera for 10 years, and I have never had any problems with it.

 

[rashmi]

How else would he surf the web for info?

He taps on Matrix and downloads the data directly.

 

[simmerskool]

I use Frirefox currently, but also have Chromium as my backup. I like Firefox's password generator feature, and it's telemetry can be switched off. In Ubuntu 24.10 Firefox comes as a compartmentalized snap app, and along with that Apparmor and Seccomp protection. And Ubuntu 24.10 also comes with a Security app which prompts for consent whenever Firefox attempts to write to any home folders like Documents, Downloads etc so it satisfies our directive to protect the Documents folder which can contain sensitvive to secret information. The backup Chromium is used when there is a unpatched CVE rated high or critical.

which Ubuntu app is "extra" security for your browser(s)?

 

[simmerskool]

mostly firefox (linux flatpak version) but "testing" waterfox... when not using firefox then brave...

 

[tofargone]

Chrome bcuz it works with IDM, ANT, Sticky, and Roboform

 

[Victor M]

which Ubuntu app is "extra" security for your browser(s)?

What do you mean by extra ? Which sentence did I say that? The Security app that I mentioned is called "Security" by Ubuntu, and is installed by default.

 

[CyberDevil]

On a PC, the primary browser is Opera:
- Spaces help efficiency by separating tabs by task: work, study, entertainment
- Tab islands and traces help to avoid confusion when more than 20 tabs are open in a space and to structure content
- Video Clarity Enhancement helps a lot for watching 480-720p videos, I don't turn it off at all.
- Sidebar is convenient for constant access to ChatGPT, translator, music
- Opera promises the longest possible full support for extensions with the old MV2 manifest in its store, which will allow to use full-fledged uBlock for a couple of years.

On my phone, the main browser is Firefox:
- The only stable browser from a serious trusted developer that supports uBlock and other privacy and security extensions
- You can install my favorite TWP to translate sites
- There's a page refresh swipe and url at the bottom of the screen

I also use Avast for fast proxy, Edge for secure banking from Eset.

 

[simmerskool]

What do you mean by extra ? Which sentence did I say that? The Security app that I mentioned is called "Security" by Ubuntu, and is installed by default.

I meant "extra" in a more generic sense, I should have said "additional" -- I'll have to run my Ubuntu vm this weekend as I don't recall it.

 

[ErzCrz]

Depends on my setup.

CIS or CFW - Firefox

MD combination - Edge

I do like the idea of built in ad-blocking through so I might look at Brave or Opera which @Shadowra is using

 

[anirbandutta01]

Depends on my setup.

CIS or CFW - Firefox

MD combination - Edge

I do like the idea of built in ad-blocking through so I might look at Brave or Opera which @Shadowra is using

I'm also planning to use Brave on my desktop and Opera.

 

[lokamoka820]

I use mainly Firefox for daily browsing, and MS Edge for my personal accounts to stay logged-in, I like Firefox because it is the most convenient for me without any bloat added, and I use MS Edge because it is secure enough combined with MS Defender.

 

[Captain Holly]

I am trying out Firefox again today. If I can get it to play the HTML5 audio on the Pandora website I may use it as default, maybe for a while. I like the FF gui much better than Edge. FF Classic Blue theme looks great. I agree that FF is less complicated than Edge or other Chromium browsers but I have had trouble in the past with FF where any audio like Pandora, Youtube, Iheart all have wavering uneven audio. If I can make them listenable in the audio mixer I may make the switch. I am not too concerned with privacy or telemetry, I just want a browser that works and is easy to use.

C.H.