Browser debate!

[SithAfrikaan]

Hey everyone,

I can say with complete certainty that I have avoided actual CHROME for MANY years now, I cannot remember the last time I used it, (possibly 6 years ago?), I've used Firefox, Opera, and now Brave and I thought this would be a nice time to get a bit of community feedback on what browsers you have all had success with etc.

In my experience I've spent the longest time with OPERA, it is the fastest of all for me, customizable in plenty enjoyable ways so that it feels like its "mine" whilst auto blocking rudimentry ads etc, but come on we use extensions for that which I will get to soon.
The only reason I've become frustrated with Opera is constantly having to relog into sites since the great cookie monster bill that reshaped the internet into an "I agree to cookies" mess, Opera seems to fervently forget my sign-ins which is just enfuriating.

I've switched to Brave now, and I'd like to hear from others if its as good as it looks at face value? I feel like it's EVER SO SLIGHTLY slower than Opera, but I might just not be used to it just yet. Its overall look is very clean and smooth, and it has a more robost AdBlocking system and some sort of baked in reward scheme for allowing non-privacy infringing ads to pay you for viewing them? I'll probably update this thread someday in the future if that's actually just a total gimmick or not, or someone else could tell me their experience?

I didn't use firefox for very long, it has always felt sluggish to me, so I cannot even rightfully comment on it without sounding like a hater.

the extensions I never go without are:

• Ghostery - the king of all ad blockers, when in tandem with ABP you get almost completely ad free experience, not even youtube ads make it past this double whammy.
• AdBlock Plus - I'd be very surprised if anyone isn't using this one, its by far the most common I think?
• FBPurity - this removes all ads on Facebook, if you've never tried it, give it a go, it will make you dread using the app on your phone when you see how many ads this incredible extension blocks.

It'd be nice to hear from the (even) more paranoid in the community who despise google's control over our browsing habits, and I'd love to hear opinions on Brave, (OR any alternative browser I've not come across) for the sake of keeping things clean, lets NOT discuss TOR but if you're desperate we can chat about that on discord :g:

I hope its a great weekend for you all!

[SithAfrikaan]

Man I have to note that the single biggest WOUNDING thing that Brave is missing compared to Opera is the sidepanel that keeps whatsapp / messenger / telegram and other messaging services accessible from anywhere without having to switch tabs!

That is a feature I'm going to miss in a massive way!

[Jewelz^]

Use Chrome you peasant

[BrotherTobious]

My mate uses vivaldi and loves it. Not used it myself am a chrome user

[DiseasedBunny]

Edge ftw

[smilodon]

I went back to Firefox once it changed to Quantum. I use it with Ublock Origin (UO) extension and it works like a dream. You can mess about with UO to your hearts content depending on how paranoid you are. I use Chrome now and then but don't see any real world speed advantage to either browser. I tend to stick with Firefox as it has far more useful extensions, is actually working hard to create a more private Internet.... and I like foxes.

[suicidal_monkey]

I am a lazy chrome user ... chrome is shiny :biggrin:

[Penfold]

I've tried Brave and I really like it.

It's pretty much the same as Chrome and has the extensions I use so all good from me. I do use Mouse Gestures which is great for flipping between pages as well.

So far it's a thumbs up for me.

If I'm really smurfing I will use EPIC browser.

[albert]

ie7, no competition

[OldBloke]

ie7, no competition

Can't argue with that :flirty:

The new Edge browser is pretty good, actually.

[smilodon]

Can't argue with that :flirty:

The new Edge browser is pretty good, actually.

So is a triple chocolate, extra tall, extra whipped cream milkshake with a pure honey topping...... but you know you shouldn't

[TeaLeaf]

The new Edge browser is pretty good, actually.

It ought to be, it's based on Chromium! :getmecoat:

[Mikep1212]

Recently left chrome, having 2 video windows open (youtube and twitch or twitch and netflix) resulted in stuttering and buffering (hardware accel on or off).

Switched over to firefox and after changing a few things in the config files to make it's fullscreen notifications dissapear quicker i havent had any problems. No stuttering, no buffering, nothing.

I have removed a lot of the useless buttons off the search bar and only have the ones i need, love the customiseability. Also use ABP.

[Chaosphere]

My issue is I am quite integrated into the google ecosystem.. is there an alternative that lets me sign into all of my google services as seamlessly as chrome, does anyone know?

[SithAfrikaan]

Ben I think you should really try Opera