OT: What is your preferred web browser and why? (PC)
Netscape
Netscape is merging with Yahoo!.
The combined company is moving to Israel and will be known as Net and Yahoo!.
Some people may laugh, but Edge (the new Microsoft browser) is not terrible. It is not as fully featured as Chrome or Firefox, but it uses a LOT less resources and therefore less battery on your laptop/tablet/whatever.
I can't seem to use Edge for anything, and I have given it a shot. I keep waiting for it to upgrade itself to something useable, but to date nothing has improved. Chrome for me.
You can set a lot of that stuff via GPO's.
Dial Up AOL.
Google Chrome because it's all-inclusive. It syncs up with my GMail, Google Docs, Google Slides, all of which I need now that I'm back in school. GMail retrieves mail from my general account, UMich email, and the other schools I've attended. If I'm logged into chrome, I'm also logged into youtube, which is a rabbit hole I go down often.
Really, though, it's because of the customization capabilities. With the Chrome Extension store I can have my adblocker, two Netflix customizers (one adds trailers and rottentomatoes scores onto the interface, the other lets me customize sound and visual quality and import subtitles if need be), and Magic Actions for Youtube, which is just phenomenal. I also Reddit, and Reddit Enhancement Suite as another essential extension that totally pimps out the experience.
I'm not sure if Firefox or Opera or IE10 or whatever has this kind of developer activity, but I love that Chrome does.
That thing looks like it needs a chromgina. How big is the battery???
That's just a refreshed DeLorean. And it's missing a flux capacitor.
Free for ever!!!
I've just about tried them all, but Chrome seems to integrate best with Gmail and my Google calendar app. Good extension availability. Also syncs well with my Android phone apps. Don't have any real qualms about Firefox, in fact it was my go-to browser until about 6 months ago, but it just doesn't seem to sync as well.
I must admit to not knowing too much about the security features of the various browsers. For better or worse, I use Bitdefender Total Security to aid in web surfing protection.
I use a MacBook Air as my backup computer. There, I stick with Safari as my browser, suplemented with Bitdefender for security. Also use Bitdefender on my Nexus 6P cell phone.
I always heard it was great for anonymity, but slow. I will study it in more depth. Thanks for the idea.
Including those concerning certain agencies who are probably monitoring viewership. Reading and publishing unpopular information to avoid being exposed, establishing networks for mutual self-defense in event SHTF strikes your urban area, and undertaking legal fact research against prospective defendants who may run your networks etc. I have utilized security tools including TOR for each of these purposes.
We have already began domestic drone strikes. Although "Gas leaks", can be pretty common too.
/s or not, you decide.
I find TOR terribly slow but then again I haven't used in years it really ought to perform reasonably now, especially some of the subscription based TOR/VPN services.
Hi,
I tried Tor, but haven't been able to find how to run mutiple instances (windows), as I have several threads running at the same time. The doc said it needs to create a new IP address for each instance, so I gave up fiddling with it.
Any tips on easy ways to run mutiple windows?
This thread is useless enough already without a subthread on troubleshooting your internet problems.
I agree but find the irony of this comment and signature combination rather funny.
The TOR browsing ecosystem has been compromised. Has been for a bit. Depending on who you're trying to hide from it may still be useful but it's also a red flag for some snooping agencies. Google it.
You're better off using a VPN for anonymity.
Letter agencies just started to setup so many nodes that they essentially controlled all your traffic.
Chrome with Windows 10 on my work PC, Chrome also on my Macbook Pro laptop. I've used Chrome almost from the day it was announced.
Originally, it was much faster than the other major options that were out there and Chrome is now clearly number one in terms of users. Here's a breakdown of browser usage:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/chrome-is-the-most-popular-web-browser-of-…
ALOT less problems than IE
More like Internet Exploder.
With the Sproing plug-in, it gets me where I want to be - fast. And it's sticky keyboard guys like me who made the Web profitable in the first place.
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For breakfast time. Admitted. But I live a stone's throw from Second City Comedy and there must be something in the local water.
Agree with this. Also, the Opera VPN is one way around the MLB.TV local market blackout. I turn it on and watch Nats games even though I live in the blackout area. Another "must-use" tool IMO is PeerBlock. I pay the annual fee ($10 or so) to get the updates. It's very customizable so you can block all kinds of suspicious IPs and easily whitelist those you trust and/or need.
You may/may not know this but:
https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/download-chrome-extension-9/
This lets you add any Chrome extension to Opera. It may not work in all cases, but so far it's worked for me.
Safari for my aweome MacBook Air and Firefox for my shitty Windows piece of shit work computer. Companies should really start to make the shift to using Apple computers. If I owned a company, we'd be using Macs.
Also, companies like not spending $2000 on computers.
I found a new 24" iMac for $470 at WalMart. $2000+ is for top of the line. I bought one 8 years ago. It still runs like new. Meanwhile, I am on my third Dell box at work in just over 5 years. Interestingly, almost all of our mobile devices at work are Apple iPods, iPad and iPhones. Being first and most aggressive in the market works. I think the cost of transitioning is more of a barrier than the cost of the devices.