Chrome users... Get ready to switch to something else

[Mook]

Because modern ad blocking (like ublock) will be going bye bye.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...n-chrome-users-a-reason-to-switch-to-firefox/

Google is planning to restrict modern ad blocking Chrome extensions to enterprise users only, according to 9to5Google. This is despite a backlash to an announcement by Google in January proposing changes that will stop current ad blockers from working efficiently.

It’s important to note that the changes won’t stop all ad blockers from working, but exactly who is affected isn’t totally clear. Google sent me a statement by email, which reads:*“Chrome supports the use and development of ad blockers. We’re actively working with the developer community to get feedback and iterate on the design of a privacy-preserving content filtering system that limits the amount of sensitive browser data shared with third parties.”*

If you're an enterprise user, you won't have this issue.

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[daturbosix]

so back to firefox i go?

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Haven't used chrome in awhile except last resort. They are fucking it up cause Google is getting fucking greedy

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Firefox, brave or Chromium

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Firefox "accidentally" broke all extensions, especially adblocking, earlier this month but "fixed" it after the backlash. I'd stay away from FF as that browser has been shit for years.

Actually appalled that tinfoil, of all people, would recommend using FF.

 

[Mook]

I use FF quite a bit. Works great.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Great. How will i go to all the sites I've forgot the passwords to

 

[Yaj Yak]

that was my thought

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Firefox "accidentally" broke all extensions, especially adblocking, earlier this month but "fixed" it after the backlash. I'd stay away from FF as that browser has been shit for years.

Actually appalled that tinfoil, of all people, would recommend using FF.

The revamped one runs well. I haven't had any issues with extensions, but if they do, it'll get dumped .

Its best on Android because it's basically full blown desktop browser. Even runs desktop extensions on android

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Great. How will i go to all the sites I've forgot the passwords to

Password manager .....

Also all the logins and passwords are in chrome settings. You can view them all

 

[Yaj Yak]

or i could just not do anything

 

[nytebyte]

Will be using the new Chromium based Edge.

 

[Chet Donnelly]

what about my stored credit card number?!!? I have to memorize the damn 16 digit number now!!

 

[daturbosix]

what about my stored credit card number?!!? I have to memorize the damn 16 digit number now!!

or all my passwords to pretty much everything lol

 

[Mr_Roboto]

what about my stored credit card number?!!? I have to memorize the damn 16 digit number now!!

Funniest story about this is my buddy who was in college ordered so much from Jimmy Johns he was on the phone with them one day. He starts rattling off his CC # and the person completed it for him! Totally priceless.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

I guess I don't have issues either way. I use Chrome simply because it's much faster than IE/Edge and it seems to work better, especially here at work, going to work portals.

Any ads that come up on a site I may be on, I just ignore anyway, so again, no cares.

 

[Kensington]

I "have" to use Chrome for some of my web-based work portals. But I use FF for everything else.