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Chrome privacy
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Instead of Google, now Microsoft will suck all your data!
If you HAVE to use a Chromium based browser, try Brave or Vivaldi. Else Firefox is a decent option. So, is Safari especially since we are on an Apple focussed forum.
Do you think I would like to compromise cross-platform sync with my android phone though?
Yep, Edge started off really well, but MS couldn't help themselves, and so they'll be tracking you.
Not for nothing, but I like this youtuber regarding privacy and steps you can take to further protect your information. To be honest, she goes a little too far for normal usage and what not but she does a good job at explaining what's happening and giving you choices
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Naomi Brockwell TV
NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a research and media institute dedicated to helping you reclaim control of your digital life. Created and hosted by Naomi Brockwell. Our channel is funded entirely by community support. You can help by visiting ludlowinstitute.org/donate Ludlow...
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Either I shouldn't care about sync, and keep using Safari (I still think it's fantastic), or I should use Brave, Vivaldi or Firefox. I already have all 3 browsers on my phone ready to go. All I need to do now is get to a final option on my Mac by process of elimination.
What do you think about using different browsers for specific purposes?
For example, you could use Firefox as your general browser, Vivaldi for websites that only work on Chromium, and Safari for personal and sensitive tasks like banking or accessing government websites. Feel free to mix and match based on your needs!
For example, you could use Firefox as your general browser, Vivaldi for websites that only work on Chromium, and Safari for personal and sensitive tasks like banking or accessing government websites. Feel free to mix and match based on your needs!
I haven't got any search suggestions for the past few days in my Chrome setup. Can you tell me why?
I raise you... 😉 My current stats on Brave with my main computer.
Ok, so that is combined not the total tracker number but if you were interested you can view what's being blocked on the site you're on (not that I would be able to decipher what's what 🙂) via Brave Shields and clicking on the number to the right of your ad/tracker block settings.
Orion currently has no plans for Android or Windows apps.
DuckDuckGo and Brave browsers do cover all platforms and can do multi-device sync.
Exactly. That's why I'm looking for a good secondary browser which syncs between android and macOS
After a few days of searching I installed the AdGuard adblocker from their website and it works well in blocking trackers and ads on Chrome for Android. And it's a separate app, not an extension. The Cover Your Tracks test confirmed the efficacy of the Adblocker
Do you think the AdGuard Adblocker app + Chrome for Android is a good option or should I just use Firefox with uBlock Origin or Brave?
I think both work equally well at blocking ads and trackers. It’s up to you to choose which company to sync your personal data. You may want to look into which password manager is more compatible for your use.
On a general level, your android phone will be the weakness to protecting your privacy. Sure if someone signs into google and just uses chrome on a Mac and iPhone I’m sure it’s the same. Maybe consider looking at replacing the phone if privacy is such a concern, then you wont need to worry about syncing etc.
The problem is, I don't want to needlessly spend money just to replace a good phone that is still fast, nor do I want to spend time getting a different OS by compromising my phone's security. I just want to improve from where my privacy is at on my Android phone currently. Maybe if I am really in need of an upgrade i.e. in a few years' time I might think carefully about the type of phone I want to buy next. I think it's easily going to be an iPhone if most of the website-downloaded Android apps I want no longer work.
I think now I've decided a multi-browser setup on my Mac:
1. Orion for main browsing
2. Vivaldi for website compatibility
3. Librewolf for more private browsing and sync to my Android phone.
I thought I'd use Chrome on my Mac for the more pedantic websites which only support Chrome and Edge but there aren't many websites that pedantic so it's not worth trading in my system resources for websites that strict.
On Android I'll use Chrome for main browsing and Firefox for more private browsing.
1. Orion for main browsing
2. Vivaldi for website compatibility
3. Librewolf for more private browsing and sync to my Android phone.
I thought I'd use Chrome on my Mac for the more pedantic websites which only support Chrome and Edge but there aren't many websites that pedantic so it's not worth trading in my system resources for websites that strict.
On Android I'll use Chrome for main browsing and Firefox for more private browsing.
What happens if you do not use any of it on a android phone ?
Like no google account.