An interesting comparison on data collected by individual web browsers. None of it is a surprise really (although yikes at Safari browsing the Play web store!) but the lesson is whatever Android phone you have, always use the Samsung Internet Browser.
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Browser Data Collection Comparison
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An interesting comparison on data collected by individual web browsers. None of it is a surprise really (although yikes at Safari browsing the Play web store!) but the lesson is whatever Android phone you have, always use the Samsung Internet Browser.
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
Weird conclusion. Why not Brave since it collected no info?
Also weird to not have Vivaldi on the list, which is my personal favorite.
Where did this graph come from?
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
I used to use Yandex, but now I have switched to Firefox/Floorp. However, I am always open to switching again if something else suits me better. I'm not particularly loyal to any browser or brand.
MacCheetah3
macrumors 68030
I tried using Brave as a primary web browser, and was tempted to try again. However, corporations are evil and have established means of fighting — I know, goes without saying. The hostility ranges from inconvenient to blocked, including but not limited to misrepresented gateway errors. Add a VPN and you strip away probably half of your Internet accessibility, at least regarding mainstream sites.
Currently, I use Safari as primary, Chrome with sites and tasks like YouTube, shopping-related, … Basically, things that I know and don’t care too much if every bit (of data) is sucked away like Spaceball I. Firefox on occasion, mainly for browsing/searches I don’t care to ever reference again.
Currently, I use Safari as primary, Chrome with sites and tasks like YouTube, shopping-related, … Basically, things that I know and don’t care too much if every bit (of data) is sucked away like Spaceball I. Firefox on occasion, mainly for browsing/searches I don’t care to ever reference again.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
MacCheetah3
macrumors 68030
The search engine but not the web browser.
I guess, it could be a good median.
To ensure clarity, I don’t have anything against Brave. It’s that Brave makes many websites unusable because it blocks most of the BS, which (viciously) disables legitimate functions.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
I used Brave about 6 years ago. It was a good enough Browser. I can't specifically remember why I stopped using it, but I think it is a bit over-rated. It is still a Chromium browser, so at least to me, all browsers that are Chrome based may as well just be a Google Chrome clone, and that's pretty much what Brave is, in my opinion.
Though despite that, I think I might try it out again.
keep on collecting and keep on sending me those great suggestions so I could keep on buying
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
I played around with Brave a bit today. It has a nice layout, but it has some issues with loading passwords. The syncing feature is broken, and unusable. I also don't like the Crypto or AI features, so for my purposes, Brave doesn't suit me.
Brave with bitwarden for passwords works pretty well for me. Not as seamless as chrome and Google password manager but it's not bad.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
When trying to sign into some sites, it instantly loads without giving me a choice to choose between accounts.
Syncing between my phone and Computer doesn't work. On Firefox it synced up with no issue between multiple devices.
I feel like Brave is kind of shady for leaning so hard into the "Crypto" world.
I use it on my phone and my tablet and it doesn't sync the tabs but it's not a big deal to me. I really like Samsung Internet but bitwarden doesn't work with it.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
Though I will admit, Brave is the fastest browser I've ever used.
One day I might venture out and try some others but for now Brave gets the job done.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
One thing I noticed is when you open a new tab in Brave, it automatically goes to download the file instead of opening it in a new tab.
I guess I haven't paid attention to that. Or I can't remember that situation.
MacCheetah3
macrumors 68030
As an update… I have begun using DuckDuckGo, that is, the web browser. So far, there’s only one complaint, a lack of a “reader" mode.
Hide distractions when reading articles in Safari on Mac
In Safari on your Mac, use Safari Reader to hide menus and diversions when reading articles. See a table of contents and summary for longer articles.
SpeedReader: Fast and Private Reader Mode for the Web | Brave
SpeedReader is Brave’s new approach to reader mode, the browser tool that makes web pages more pleasant and less complex to read.
No matter how many ads, etc., a browser blocks, having the content also converted into a simple (basic HTML) format is priceless.
Less important but still a nicety, for me, the ability — or rather current lack thereof in DuckDuckGo’s web browser — to force dark mode on every page, a feature part of Chromium. I don’t have it enabled on Brave though do for Chrome and Edge.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
I have been using Brave as my main browser on IOS for a few days now. It's pretty good and works fast. I am still using Floorp on my Mac though.As an update… I have begun using DuckDuckGo, that is, the web browser. So far, there’s only one complaint, a lack of a “reader" mode.
Hide distractions when reading articles in Safari on Mac
In Safari on your Mac, use Safari Reader to hide menus and diversions when reading articles. See a table of contents and summary for longer articles.support.apple.com
SpeedReader: Fast and Private Reader Mode for the Web | Brave
SpeedReader is Brave’s new approach to reader mode, the browser tool that makes web pages more pleasant and less complex to read.brave.com
No matter how many ads, etc., a browser blocks, having the content also converted into a simple (basic HTML) format is priceless.
Less important but still a nicety, for me, the ability — or rather current lack thereof in DuckDuckGo’s web browser — to force dark mode on every page, a feature part of Chromium. I don’t have it enabled on Brave though do for Chrome and Edge.
I haven't looked into DuckDuckGO (the browser) extensively to give any real opinion on it.