Don’t get me wrong, it’s a shitty situation, but the comments on these posts are always so predicable
luxtabula on
Good to know. Does anyone have any alternatives while staying on chrome?
C0rn3j on
Reminder that there are three browsers.
Firefox, Chromium, and Safari*.
Everything else either builds off Firefox (uncommon), or Chromium (extremely common, including Edge for example).
The only sane alternative for non-Apple devices is to switch to Firefox.
* Exclusive to Apple devices
EDIT: Since this post seems to be blowing up, why not let you in on how to replace Google Sync features to be able to stop relying on the browser for them, and possibly enable you to move to Firefox easier – or vice versa, it enables easy browser switchover in general.
* Bookmarks + Tab sync -> floccus – https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus
* Passwords -> Any password manager, KeePassXC is a solid choice. If your PM uses a local database like KPXC does, you also need a cloud synchronizing solution of your choice for the database.
* Extension autoinstall -> Enterprise policies. This one is a bit annoying to set up, but it is an option if installing extensions manually is too much trouble for you.
Fecal-Facts on
Google needs to be broken up.
redditor_rotidder on
Laughs in Firefox.
milquetoast_wheatley on
I dumped Chrome years ago when it was pushing my MacBook Pro to swap memory for no damn reason.
Xevn on
I’ve been using Firefox since forever. I’m also still using old reddit… I’m a boomer.
xmu5jaxonflaxonwaxon on
Anyone that was conscious enough in the first place to install ublock origin will see this move by Google as detrimental to their internet experience. This will only push these people to ditch chrome and adopt a new web browser. I hope Mozilla can monetize this influx of new users.
xigua22 on
I only use Chrome for Chromecast. Are there any other options to cast to a tv? I haven’t found any that are great.
rocketwidget on
Sucks. There is uBlock Origin Lite if you still use Chrome, but it’s not as capable.
If you move to Firefox, you can keep uBlock Origin.
TheLesserWeeviI on
Imagine not using Firefox.
BoxCarMike on
Haha fuckers… I use Safari!
Pat-Roner on
Curious if he will finally develop for safari, since safari still support regular Adblockers
antyone on
If you are still using chrome in 2024 idk what to tell you
Rough-Badger6435 on
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jlotz123 on
Google already makes money off You & I through data collection, regardless whether or not you watch ads or not. So be sure to switch browsers and use Adblock.
Dudist_PvP on
* laughs in AdGuard for Mac *
median-redditor69420 on
I’ll believe it when I see it.
stalkerowldragon1245 on
I’d like to switch, but my fear is that Google will eventually force you to use Chrome if you want access to their other app like Google Docs and Drive.
But at this point, I’m open to alternatives.
MaracxMusic on
Time to enable Firefox + uBlock Origin
zo3foxx on
I’ve been using Brave for like the last 5 years. Anyone still using Chrome or Google products in general is just asking for Big-Brother tech tactics like this
justarugga on
Does this affect Arc?
fukalufaluckagus on
Pants are overrated
daylen007 on
Everyone is screaming “Use Firefox” but any time I used it it was just flat slower than chromium and takes up the same or more RAM, especially when watching videos. Has any of that been fixed?
RavenWolf1 on
In many corporations Chrome is default browser and unlock origins default security tool for that browser.
moondowns on
Can’t disable Adguard, which is what I use lol.
ZombieFrenchKisser on
I had Chrome installed as a backup, uninstalled it and put in the survey it is due to their migration to manifest 3.0 killing adblock extensions. Hopefully enough people do this.
OutsidePerson5 on
I really didn’t want to switch to Firefox, nothing against it but Chrome was more convenient.
But I’m on Firefox now baby!
I’ve also found Google’s search results to be so shitty I’m trying out Bing. Me from 6 years ago would be staggered at that thought, Bing was a joke and the idea of using it offended me.
Now, I’m using fucking Bing because Google has enshitified its results so much. And also lately Google has decided that using a VPN is a sin against the holy ad revenue so it must be punished by forcing me to solve twenty captchas for every search.
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“I’ve started disabling chrome”
“I’ve switched to Firefox”
“Enshittification”
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a shitty situation, but the comments on these posts are always so predicable
Good to know. Does anyone have any alternatives while staying on chrome?
Reminder that there are three browsers.
Firefox, Chromium, and Safari*.
Everything else either builds off Firefox (uncommon), or Chromium (extremely common, including Edge for example).
The only sane alternative for non-Apple devices is to switch to Firefox.
* Exclusive to Apple devices
EDIT: Since this post seems to be blowing up, why not let you in on how to replace Google Sync features to be able to stop relying on the browser for them, and possibly enable you to move to Firefox easier – or vice versa, it enables easy browser switchover in general.
* Bookmarks + Tab sync -> floccus – https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus
* Passwords -> Any password manager, KeePassXC is a solid choice. If your PM uses a local database like KPXC does, you also need a cloud synchronizing solution of your choice for the database.
* Extension autoinstall -> Enterprise policies. This one is a bit annoying to set up, but it is an option if installing extensions manually is too much trouble for you.
Google needs to be broken up.
Laughs in Firefox.
I dumped Chrome years ago when it was pushing my MacBook Pro to swap memory for no damn reason.
I’ve been using Firefox since forever. I’m also still using old reddit… I’m a boomer.
Anyone that was conscious enough in the first place to install ublock origin will see this move by Google as detrimental to their internet experience. This will only push these people to ditch chrome and adopt a new web browser. I hope Mozilla can monetize this influx of new users.
I only use Chrome for Chromecast. Are there any other options to cast to a tv? I haven’t found any that are great.
Sucks. There is uBlock Origin Lite if you still use Chrome, but it’s not as capable.
If you move to Firefox, you can keep uBlock Origin.
Imagine not using Firefox.
Haha fuckers… I use Safari!
Curious if he will finally develop for safari, since safari still support regular Adblockers
If you are still using chrome in 2024 idk what to tell you
F I R E F O X
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R
E
F
O
X
Google already makes money off You & I through data collection, regardless whether or not you watch ads or not. So be sure to switch browsers and use Adblock.
* laughs in AdGuard for Mac *
I’ll believe it when I see it.
I’d like to switch, but my fear is that Google will eventually force you to use Chrome if you want access to their other app like Google Docs and Drive.
But at this point, I’m open to alternatives.
Time to enable Firefox + uBlock Origin
I’ve been using Brave for like the last 5 years. Anyone still using Chrome or Google products in general is just asking for Big-Brother tech tactics like this
Does this affect Arc?
Pants are overrated
Everyone is screaming “Use Firefox” but any time I used it it was just flat slower than chromium and takes up the same or more RAM, especially when watching videos. Has any of that been fixed?
In many corporations Chrome is default browser and unlock origins default security tool for that browser.
Can’t disable Adguard, which is what I use lol.
I had Chrome installed as a backup, uninstalled it and put in the survey it is due to their migration to manifest 3.0 killing adblock extensions. Hopefully enough people do this.
I really didn’t want to switch to Firefox, nothing against it but Chrome was more convenient.
But I’m on Firefox now baby!
I’ve also found Google’s search results to be so shitty I’m trying out Bing. Me from 6 years ago would be staggered at that thought, Bing was a joke and the idea of using it offended me.
Now, I’m using fucking Bing because Google has enshitified its results so much. And also lately Google has decided that using a VPN is a sin against the holy ad revenue so it must be punished by forcing me to solve twenty captchas for every search.