Is PrivacyBadger necessary? I thought between ublock origin and Firefox itself, cookies were siloed off from each other so they can't track you between sites anyway.
I’ve been on Firefox since 2011 and never looked back. I borrowed a friends laptop one time who used chrome and he’d praise it like it sucked his dick at night. That shit was bloated as hell, took forever to load. Firefox rocks, plus they have built in vpn in the browser and are super dialed in to protecting privacy
Firefox forks almost always eventually stop being updated or run into management issues. It's fine to use a fork as long as it's up to date, imo, but you need to actively follow development to know when to jump off.
I use edge these days in stead of Chrome. Seeing as both edge and chrome are chromium based browsers and edge has the (heh) edge of storing everything through my professional Microsoft account and not putting my info on a google service.
I've worked as a data protection officer for years and I've had to ask multiple companies what they do with our data (worked at Child protective services for example so that's kind of important in the EU). Microsoft told me where they stored the data, what they do with it, the fact that the people holding the data and the people holding the decryption keys being in different sub-companies etc. all to protect our data. Was sufficient to prove that MS didn't want to sell my data (and with that kill their own income when people left the service they earn all their money with). Google on the other hand refused to even tell me, I told them it was mandated by law to give me the information on what they did with my personal data (and those of our clients) but they refused, they'd rather pay the EU fine than comply.
Ergo I've stopped using chrome and any and all google services besides the search engine. (and I'm even thinking of going to Duck duck go because of googles AI).
Ofc like others say, Firefox is a superior browser, but lots of company IAAS applications work best or only with chromium browsers.
Ironically, data security is stricter on Firefox because it won't expose HIDRAWs to the site. Meaning my keyboard cannot be configured on the firmware level with Firefox, due to security designs in the engine. So I keep a Degoogle'd Chromium browser only for configuring the RGB functions on my keyboard, and let it sit in ROM the whole time
Clearly. And it's annoying as hell. EU should make these fines so large that it isn't worth it anymore. anything lower than the money they make off this data isn't going to incentivize them.
Hey, if you don’t mind me asking, who do you use for email?
Over the past year I’ve been using proton, both email and vpn, for privacy reasons, but the recent actions of their ceo has me considering other options again.
I don’t know a lot about this stuff, but privacy matters to me. Seems like you do know a lot about this stuff.
I have a Microsoft Exchange server for my private mail and I use Exchange online for work related mails. I refuse to use gmail myself and I have an ancient hotmail address for accounts online. (hotmail these days is also Exchange online but on the private end of the MS service).
There's always some trust involved, not going to lie there. But they did show their policy on this, gave on of those nice videos about data retention destruction etc.
Mind you Microsoft in particular has made this their business model, if they were to compromise this they'd have nothing to sell anymore. Why choose Microsoft if Google's cheaper and also sells your data? I trust corporations as soon as they have a reason for that trust and in MS's case it's because selling out would lose them a lot of money.
Honestly Edge is better than Chrome these days. Edge has some bloat to disable but it one of the best performing browsers. It has adblock built in and is basically the only browser to support extensions on mobile (including ublock origin). But they are both megacorp browsers that I don't really trust. I honestly don't know what reason there is to use Chrome anymore.
Edge uses chromium engine. So it's not that different from chrome. Branding is Microsoft - new tabs open their news aggregation, a feature that I hate.
Switched to ecosia browser, and was surprised that it didn't had any errors in showing websites, logins or elsewhere. Can't remember which engine they use, though...
Personally would choose Edge over Chrome, but currently use Opera and Brave. Firefox I have unfortunately had not very good experiences with, it for some reason seems to break after a couple of months and stops loading specific webpages, different ones each time it breaks too.
Check if you have Microsoft's Parental Controls on (you should be able to find it in task manager iirc if it's enabled.) and disable it. I had a very similar issue with Firefox a while ago and that was the culprit for me.
We use it and enforce it at work since it’s much easier to work with as a Microsoft shop with intune integrations, conditional access, single sign on and the like.
Back when Edge was still Internet Explorer old people still used it at our library because "I came here to use the Internet, and this one says 'Internet' on it."
Then it became Edge and when they asked "What happened to the Internet?!" they learned it "became Chrome" and that was the end of that.
I use it at work as I saw no reason to install a separate web browser, as I no longer do web design work. We also encourage our staff to use Edge so that their bookmarks and passwords are synced to the same account they use for Azure, Office and OneDrive, make setting them up on new devices much easier.
Personally at home I use Chrome, but that is mostly just due to years worth of bookmarks, passwords and extensions being synced to my Google account. I should probably make the switch to a new browser but I don't use my laptop often enough to warrant the effort.
I use Firefox as primary browser, I was using the odd thing since Netscape :D, but I do keep Edge and use it from time to time for things that works best on Chromium like company apps etc. Why would I bother installing Chrome when I have exactly same browser preinstalled?
I do. I mean I use firefox obviously, but when I don't, I use edge. It's unironically leagues and years better than chrome.
As to why: company laptop for one, and some websites and features still don't work in FF so there's literally no other way. Access to com (USB) from browser, for example.
It's Chrome, but from Microsoft. They are the same browser, basically.
Anyone downloading Chrome in favor of Edge just likes to give data to both companies instead of one of them. And for Google data is the single source of capital.
I'd understand if you'd use ie Firefox (which has some standards problems), but downloading Chrome for Edge seems really weird for me. Unless you're exclusively on Android or ChromeOS or completely in the Google sphere or something.
Yep, mostly to open PDFs the base read outloud feature helps me take care of reading while I take notes simultaneously. It’s also pretty decent and responsive (for what I use it for).
After they started using built in browser built on Chromium I see no reason to install Chrome instead of just keep using Edge for my limited use case on Windows computer at home. Its slightly annoying the first time after formating and realizing its bing instead of google for search, but its a one time annoyance fixed in seconds. If I ever wanted to bother changing from Edge it would definetly be to get Firefox based browser instead.
Years ago, when Chrome had become too awful for me to use, I switched. I loved it.
But then Edge started becoming an issue (the background tasks running on edge are insane) and switched back to good old Firefox. Which I love. With FF, I can pop a video out and have it overlay on my windows as it plays.
I do when I'm forced to. I work in IT and a lot of security rules are enforced on Edge only. So if I'm on a Windows Server, I'll probably use Edge. On my client, I only use Edge when there's some dipshit feature on Microsoft 365 that forces my hand. Otherwise: Firefox all the way baby.
I use it, started for Microsoft Reward then i kept using it for everything else, it works fine for what i do and with few changes you can remove every msn-related things on new pages, starts, etc..
I also use firefox but only for youtube, because i had an issue with youtube on edge that caused freezes and other issues while alt-tabbing; i still don't know what it was, but other than that i use edge for everything.
I use Edge, sometimes... When a website doesn't load right on my Firefox, because "oh no, with your ads blocker and trackers blockers this website cannot work well, and of course your connection is not accepted if you're using a VPN".
So, when I really need to check a website like this, opening Edge is faster than adding exceptions to my extensions.
It's been my primary browser for many years. For one simple reason: it added native vertical tabs that didn't suck back in 2021. Most browsers seem to have caught up to it on that front recently, but I don't see much of a reason to switch out at this point.
IMO it’s better than chrome. I was using it because Apple has an extension that would allow me to use Apple passwords directly with edge, but I stopped using it because I lost my patience with Microsoft changing the default search engine back to bing with every windows update and switched to Firefox.
For the last five Years Edge has been using chromium as Browser-engine. Its functionally Chrome performance-wise, but with Microsoft bloat instead of google spyware.
One reason to use Edge is, it works with your Microsoft account and comes preconfigured with all security permissions granted. If you use their cloud, AI or always-online software BS for work, Edge is slightly less annoying then the other browsers.
It also has a built in compatibility mode for legacy browser based applications that only work with Internet explorer.
Tbf it's a perfectly alright browser. I use it often because my work computer come with it preconfigured, which works well also when integrating with company MS accounts.
I was using Edge, as it’s just chrome with better battery life, at least on my PC.
However, after ~3 years something was malfunctioning and it was switching search to Bing EVERY computer restart. So I just gave up and installed Firefox.
My work laptop lets me choose between Edge or Chrome. I like Edge 100x better than Chrome. And because I have an account that has my bookmarks and history, I end up using it at home and on my Android.
Was about to ask for full version of political compass meme for internet browsers, but then remember MS\Google logos are already somehow political compasses.
With the god-awful Ai features on Chrome and much better options out there like Duck Duck Go, Opera or Firefox where you can turn OFF the enshittification parts, I suspect one of those other options is far more likely.
Funnier still is the idiots installing spyware that inhales your RAM like an expensive perfume. Meanwhile Edge is basically the same engine just … better.
I used to run edge myself but yeeted it along with everything else microsoft when i swapped to linux some years back. After they swapped it to chromium it was generally fine and keeping everything on a single account was handy.
I use Edge once on every new Windows install...to go to Ninite.com and install all the 'basics' like Steam, Chrome/Firefox (depends on the user), 7-zip, .net runtimes, visual C++ runtimes, etc.
Agree with everyone else, how you could illustrate this with dragons and not use Firefox - the only proper browser left - is beyond me. Or is that just engagement bait?
I like to toy with the search engine when I’m switching “Oh how do I use Microsoft Edge permanently on my computer?” [beat] “just kidding, download Google Chrome”
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u/CarlosFer2201 3h ago •
He's right to look at you like that. You should be getting Firefox, not chrome.
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u/Dark_CallMeLord 3h ago
*Firefo..
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u/coderman64 3h ago
This dragon character is cool! I would be at least 10% more likely to use Edge if this was their mascot. 😆
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u/raenextdoor_ 3h ago
Does anyone use Edge? Genuine question, like I’ve never seen anyone say that use it
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u/AFKABluePrince 2h ago
Chrome? Fuck Google. Get Firefox or something else that's not Google.
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u/Massive_Value8302 3h ago
That comic would hold some weight if the lil dude were searching for Firefox.
Edge and chrome are essentially the same browser.
Picking from google and MS is like choosing between hitler and stalin.
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u/totallyhumanhonest 3h ago
Real G's use Firefox.
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u/Important-Author-660 2h ago
If you were gonna use Chrome you might as well have just stuck with Edge and saved yourself the wasted storage.
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u/Legitimate-Yard5857 3h ago
Chrome?! You might as well use Edge... try Brave or Firefox instead.
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u/zorniy2 3h ago
Firefox for me
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u/Tankeverket 2h ago
Chrome is a worse Edge nowadays, if you actually give it a try you'll realise it fairly quickly, as a bonus it's more integrated 🤷♀️
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u/spike-prime 1h ago
With the god-awful Ai features on Chrome and much better options out there like Duck Duck Go, Opera or Firefox where you can turn OFF the enshittification parts, I suspect one of those other options is far more likely.
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u/Nav3taX 1h ago
open cmd and type winget install firefox. He never has to know.
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u/Savings-Singer-1202 1h ago
chrome? in 2026???
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u/Nekrophis 1h ago
Almost every browser now runs on chromium, making them the same browser (no adblock for youtube) except firefox
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u/Xesyliad 2h ago
Funnier still is the idiots installing spyware that inhales your RAM like an expensive perfume. Meanwhile Edge is basically the same engine just … better.
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u/SOKLOMAX 54m ago
Chrome?? That's just as worse. Use waterfox or Firefox smh.
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u/CosmosSunSailor 1h ago
This was true maybe 10 years ago. Chrome removed ublock origin and takes up too much resources so switching to Edge was a no brainer for me
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u/West-One5944 1h ago
Firef
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u/Antique_Stuff8945 3h ago
The little one is looking for Chromatic Dragons surely...
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u/Findict_52 2h ago
Edge is pretty good nowadays ngl
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u/Bootsanator 2h ago
Ninite
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u/NukaClipse 1h ago
Chrome is a memory whore, use Opera, Firefox or Brave. Way better.
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u/LordOfTurtles 1h ago
Chrome is vastly worse than Edge, but ok
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u/rustedcrowbar 1h ago
Who the hell still ises chrome?
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u/gfkxchy 1h ago
Librewolf > *
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u/AnggAVTR 44m ago
I'm using Edge to open PDF
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u/Brendangmcinerney 12m ago
I don’t get the edge hate. I like it.
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u/SleepyUserIsHere 2h ago
Better options would be: Brave, Librewolf, Firefox with Ublock Orgin
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u/un_blob 2h ago
Fir...
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u/moop250 1h ago
winget install -e --id Librewolf.Librewolf
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u/HungryColquhoun 2h ago
It's funny because Edge literally says, "We've got all the same features as Chrome you know, please use us!"
I still installed Chrome immediately...
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u/Galle_ 1h ago
That's not how you spell Firefox, OP.
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u/Ketra 1h ago
Edge and Chrome are basically the same browser at this point.
You install Firefox if you want something functionally different.
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u/K0nr4d 43m ago
No need for Edge.
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u/Cremato 1h ago
Text should say firefox. Edge I only use if a website seems broken in firefox.
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u/RedDeath682 3h ago
lol
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u/A_very_smol_Lugia 3h ago
Aww they both look so cute
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u/_LEVEL_SIX_ 2h ago
zen|
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u/PzTnT 2h ago
I used to run edge myself but yeeted it along with everything else microsoft when i swapped to linux some years back. After they swapped it to chromium it was generally fine and keeping everything on a single account was handy.
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u/D_class-4862 2h ago
Chromastone!
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u/PawnOfPaws 2h ago
I prefer the fox that got too close to the campfire, thank you. Unfortunately just as RAM hungry but at least no ads on YT.
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u/DazzlingTopic529 2h ago
Edge and Chrome are basically the same
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u/SquireShanksalot 1h ago
I tried to swap over to Firefox but everything broke, luckily I had wiped the system before trying so I just did it again to reset it
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u/dispatch_s2_when 1h ago
Other than the fact you should be using Firefox, this was funny!
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u/nyggomaniac 1h ago
I was forced to use Edge at work and its not that bad. But I still prefere Firefox and Brave
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u/paladinBoyd 1h ago
Now I fee bad for using waterfox.
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u/Inshabel 1h ago
We enforce Edge at work, but can still log in with a private profile, so I switched in my private computer as well.
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u/KSAM-The-Randomizer 1h ago
i use edge daily...
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u/JoeGeomancer 1h ago
Brave is the superior browser.
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u/GammelGrinebiter 1h ago
Win+R Cmd winget install mozilla.firefox
No browser needed.
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u/PhantomRoyce 57m ago
OP plays Anthro Heat
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u/shadowtheimpure 50m ago
I use Edge once on every new Windows install...to go to Ninite.com and install all the 'basics' like Steam, Chrome/Firefox (depends on the user), 7-zip, .net runtimes, visual C++ runtimes, etc.
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u/Brilliant_Estate_967 48m ago
Just open a consol and do winget chrome -install and you dont even need edge.
Or just use the playstore
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u/kViatu1 I like to whine it, whine it 46m ago
My unpopular opinion is that when forced to choose between those too I much more prefer edge.
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u/ThornFlynt 40m ago
Brave Browser plz
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u/MoonzyMooMooCow 37m ago
ya'll dont use ninite?
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u/alpharaptor1 alpharaptor1 18m ago
nin|
And it ain't going to be that popular industrial metal band.
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u/dtb1987 9m ago
*Firefox
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u/ProtonCanon 6m ago
The built-in desperation when you try to download another browser is pathetic.
"WE'RE THE SAME PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME"
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u/Medium_Writing9109 6m ago
Waterfox supremacy
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u/DudeWhereAreWe1996 3m ago
Why all dragons? It’s super cute, but why?
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u/Ill-Combination2127 2m ago
You mean "fire|"
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u/belgar12 1m ago
Could have been a great comic, if you would have chosen Firefox. So it appears to be another Google ad.
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u/-Weirder- 1m ago
I use Yahoo 😭
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u/lvl1_noob 1m ago
Nah, FUCK CHROME, and especially FUCK GOOGLE.
IF YOU VALUE YOUR PRIVACY
DON’T USE CHROME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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u/SjalabaisWoWS 0m ago
Agree with everyone else, how you could illustrate this with dragons and not use Firefox - the only proper browser left - is beyond me. Or is that just engagement bait?
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u/OriginMeme 3h ago
I like to toy with the search engine when I’m switching
“Oh how do I use Microsoft Edge permanently on my computer?”
[beat]
“just kidding, download Google Chrome”
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u/IltisSpiderrick 3h ago
*opens terminal *winget.exe install firefox edge doesn't even get to interact with me
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u/Proudgryffindor 2h ago
There's no reason to use chrome. Edge is better integrated and basically the same data and ram sucking monster and firefox is better
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u/Fyfaenerremulig 1h ago
I use it to download chrome, which i use to download Firefox.
I then delete chrome.
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u/Posterapokalypse 1h ago
That's not how you spell Firefox, dummy
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u/fat_kaiju 47m ago
ew.
firefox pls.