Whats a good browser to use

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Michael Transactions: Nov 11, 2013

Hopefully I'm not using the wrong browser like an idiot.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 16:03

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John DiFool: Aug 28, 2013

I use chrome, like a boss. Check it out OP.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 16:30

treasure bear: Dec 10, 2012

any browser is good when you're browsing with friends

# ? Jun 21, 2019 16:40

Fiedler: Jun 29, 2002; I, for one, welcome our new mouse overlords.

spb posted:

Hopefully I'm not using the wrong browser like an idiot.

dsyp

# ? Jun 21, 2019 16:44

Shaggar: Apr 26, 2006

Microsoft Edge is the best browser, op.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:06

duz: Jul 11, 2005; Come on Ilhan, lets go bag us a shitpost

w3m, none of this lynx nonsense

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:12

akadajet: Sep 14, 2003

Shaggar posted:

Microsoft Edge is the best browser, op.

Yeah, but only if you get the preview version.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:14

leftist heap: Feb 28, 2013; Fun Shoe

I am careful in how I connect to the internet.

Specifically, I refuse to connect through portals that would require me to identify myself, or to run any nontrivial nonfree Javascript code. I use to prevent nonfree Javascript code from running..

I don't mind giving an identity that isn't really me, if that works.

I often connect in a person's home. The person of course knows who I am, but that does not bother me. What I would object to is putting my identity in a database that can be searched. I prevent that by changing my mac address at each location.

I am careful in how I use the Internet.

I generally do not connect to web sites from my own machine, aside from a few sites I have some special relationship with. I usually fetch web pages from other sites by sending mail to a program (see https://git.savannah.gnu.org/git/womb/hacks.git) that fetches them, much like wget, and then mails them back to me. Then I look at them using a web browser, unless it is easy to see the text in the HTML page directly. I usually try lynx first, then a graphical browser if the page needs it (using konqueror, which won't fetch from other sites in such a situation).

I occasionally also browse unrelated sites using IceCat via Tor. Except for rare cases, I do not identify myself to them. I think that is enough to prevent my browsing from being connected with me. IceCat blocks tracking tags and most fingerprinting methods.

I never pay for anything on the Web, because I cannot pay anonymously. Anything on the net that requires payment that would identify me, I don't do. (I made an exception for the fees for the stallman.org domain, since that is connected with me anyway.)

I avoid paying with credit cards generally. For freedom's sake, insist on paying cash. When a business pressures you to pay in an identified way, it's your chance to defend freedom by saying, "If you won't take my cash, no sale!"

I would not mind paying for a copy of an e-book or music recording on the Internet if I could do so anonymously, and it treated me justly in other ways (no DRM or EULA). But that option almost never exists. I keep looking for ways to make it exist.

For searching, I have mostly used DuckDuckGo for the past few years. It does work with JS disabled, but you have to follow a link before you search.

I also sometimes use ixquick.com. My usual precautions should stop them from knowing it is me.

I no longer use Google search, not even occasionally, because it sends me a broken CAPTCHA. I suspect the reason it tries to send me a CAPTCHA is that I am coming through Tor. I would answer the CAPTCHA if that worked.

I suspect that the reason the CAPTCHA is broken is that it depends on nonfree Javascript. I won't run that in my computer. I am not willing to let Google see where I am, so I won't bypass Tor. Therefore, I can't use Google search any more.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:22

The Management: Jan 2, 2010; sup, bitch?

Shaggar posted:

Microsoft Edge is the best browser, op.

yeah WebKit is the best

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:28

post hole digger: Mar 21, 2011

who cares. nothing matters op.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:29

OldAlias: Nov 2, 2013

OldAlias posted:

safari

OldAlias fucked around with this message at 18:55 on Jun 27, 2019

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:31

Gazpacho: Jun 18, 2004; by Fluffdaddy; Slippery Tilde

womb/hacks

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:37

pram: Jun 10, 2001

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:42

jimmyjams: Jan 10, 2001; King Kong of Megadongs
Gobblin' them mega schlongs
Makin' sure they mega long
Stroke' 'em if they mega strong

the lomarf browser

# ? Jun 21, 2019 17:56

SO DEMANDING: Dec 27, 2003

vivaldi

# ? Jun 21, 2019 18:14

leftist heap: Feb 28, 2013; Fun Shoe

quote:

Opera opens early access to the world�s first gaming browser, Opera GX
June 11, 2019

The new PC browser lets gamers control their computer�s CPU and memory usage to make their gaming and streaming smoother. It also features Twitch integration and numerous customization options.

Los Angeles, California/ Oslo, Norway � There are currently more than 1.2 billion* PC gamers. Today, Opera unveils the world�s first web browser tailored to their specific needs. The early access program to the Opera GX browser (for Windows) starts right now with an official launch planned later this year.

�Opera GX is built for people who love games and spend a lot of time building their setups. We want to give them a browser to perfectly match their beautiful machines. I have a strong feeling this browser will resonate with the gaming world,� said Krystian Kolondra, EVP at Opera browsers.

Opera GX features a new, gaming-inspired design and an array of features that let people not only customize the look of their browser but also limit their computer�s CPU and memory usage.

GX Control lets you control the CPU and RAM usage by the browser

The GX Control panel is a brand new feature which lets users define how much of their computer�s CPU or RAM they are willing to let their browser use. By toggling on the circle, one can choose to devote a certain percentage of the computer�s resources to the browser. Opera GX will stay within these limits. This means that, unlike other memory-hungry browsers, Opera GX puts gamers in full control of their gaming and browsing experiences.

�Running a game might require a lot of effort from your machine. Even more so if you are streaming while you play. Before Opera GX, gamers often shut down their browsers in order to not slow down their gaming experience. We came up with the GX Control feature to make people�s games run more smoothly without requiring them to compromise on what they do on the Web,� said Maciej Kocemba, product director of Opera GX.

Gaming ready with Twitch integration

Another handy feature for gamers is Opera GX�s Twitch integration. The browser lets users log into their Twitch accounts directly from the sidebar and will notify them when a streamer they follow goes live.

The browser�s speed dial screen also features shortcuts to sites popular among gamers including Discord, YouTube and Reddit.

GX Corner for latest gaming news and deals

Opera didn�t stop at designing a browser for gamers. It also created the GX Corner, a place where gaming news from the Web will be presented along with curated gaming deals and information about new and interesting releases.

Gaming design, sound effects and gaming hardware integration

When you first start or upgrade Opera GX you will be welcomed by sounds and an animation sequence inspired by gaming consoles. The sound effects and musical logo creation in GX are a result of Opera�s collaboration with the sound designer Rub�n Rinc�n and the band Berlinist, who recently received a nomination in the BAFTA Games Awards for the original soundtrack to the GRIS game. The sound effects, as well as most browser features can be adjusted or switched off in the settings panel.

Opera GX comes out of the box with a sleek gaming-inspired design with dark and red elements. Users can also choose a different highlight color from 10 suggested colors or go deeper and choose from 16 million possibilities using the extended color picker feature.

�From the startup sounds to the look of the browser�s speed dial, Opera GX was designed to feel at home on any gaming setup,� added Maciej Kocemba.

Opera GX comes with an exclusive set of wallpapers designed to match the browser and the large displays of gaming setups. It also includes Razer Chroma integration, which means that the keyboard, mouse and other Razer Chroma elements will adjust their colors to the chosen highlight colors in the browser.

Opera�s powerful features are there

Opera GX includes all the features present in the popular Opera desktop browser currently used by 65 million users. This means that, apart from the Twitch integration, users can also activate the Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook or Vkontakte messengers in the sidebar to stay in touch with friends without the need to open separate tabs.

Opera GX also retains the popular Video Pop Out function which makes it easy to �pop out� a video from the website it is being streamed on and watch it on top of other websites.

Opera�s built-in ad blocker will safeguard that websites load fast and distraction free while the free, no-log browser VPN will let gamers safely browse the Web when using public WiFi.

�At Opera, we want to set a new standard in browsing,� said Krystian Kolondra. �Today, no other browser is even close to having the kind of feature set you will find in Opera, and we hope people will enjoy the new additions coming with Opera GX�.

Early access at Level 1 starts today

The early access to Opera GX for Windows starts today at Level 1, during E3 in Los Angeles. Instead of the usual versions, the browser�s development will progress in levels. The initial early access version is designed for people who love games. They will also have the opportunity to shape the next versions, as Opera�s developers have added special �feedback� boxes throughout the browser, where particular features can be rated with one to five hearts. Opera also encourages people to provide feedback and wish lists via the Opera GX forums.

Opera GX can be downloaded here. A final version is planned to launch later this year.

Opera�s team is present at E3 � To schedule a press meeting, contact us at press-team@opera.com

# ? Jun 21, 2019 18:17

Laslow: Jul 18, 2007

everything is a just fork of konqueror. hosed up hell world indeed.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 20:13

Michael Transactions: Nov 11, 2013

crap, think im using the wrong browser again..

# ? Jun 21, 2019 20:21

Laslow: Jul 18, 2007

i thought the entire point of having www capabilities in emacs was so that stallman could use the internet. why is that even in there then?

# ? Jun 21, 2019 21:35

Gazpacho: Jun 18, 2004; by Fluffdaddy; Slippery Tilde

your mistake is assuming that stallman foresaw the web as a commercial platform vs. a playground for nerds

# ? Jun 21, 2019 21:46

MononcQc: May 29, 2007

firefox with tridactyl

# ? Jun 21, 2019 22:07

SO DEMANDING: Dec 27, 2003

leftist heap posted:

lol

use vivaldi, it's the real opera these days

# ? Jun 21, 2019 22:27

Silver Alicorn: Mar 30, 2008; 𝓪 𝓻𝓮𝓭 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓪 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓬𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓼𝓸𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮

SO DEMANDING posted:

vivaldi

# ? Jun 21, 2019 22:57

Silver Alicorn: Mar 30, 2008; 𝓪 𝓻𝓮𝓭 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓪 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓬𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓼𝓸𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮

firefox is ok but the outlook aint so good

# ? Jun 21, 2019 22:58

relative_q: Sep 9, 2008; shame on a kitty who try to run game on a kitty

wu buck wild wit tha trigga

i highly recommend not using any browser at all

the internet is a godforsaken cesspit anyway

# ? Jun 21, 2019 23:03

post hole digger: Mar 21, 2011

MononcQc posted:

tridactyl

feeling a lot of emotions about this

# ? Jun 21, 2019 23:04

fack you: Sep 12, 2002; For Life

qutebrowser lamo

# ? Jun 21, 2019 23:06

Gazpacho: Jun 18, 2004; by Fluffdaddy; Slippery Tilde

I remember when Mozilla fired Brendan Eich for being a normal human being, I was sort of bummed that I was going to stop browsing with Firefox. I'm not really the organized boycotting type, but I am someone who simply refuses to participate in idiocy. If some anti-American Hollywood liberal wants to fight against a normal civilization, then I just stop watching their movies and buying their music. If a coffee establishment tells their baristas to engage with me about race when I'm trying to get my morning triple venti soy latte, then I go elsewhere. If one of my favorite conservative-leaning talk show hosts starts supporting a liberal for President, then I turn the dial.

It's not that I keep a list, but if it's seared into my brain deep enough, then I certainly alter my habits as a consumer of products, services, and content. Conversely, if someone is under attack by Marxists, then I tend to overly support them, like the Chick-Fil-A scenario, where I was stuffing my face with spicy chicken sandwiches several times per week for months. Thank goodness that died down. Anyway, I knew whatever Eich ended up doing, if it was a product or service, I was going to be a customer. I have no idea what Eich's politics are, but I know he is someone worth supporting.

He launched a new web browser product called Brave, and it's great. I love it. They are doing some really cool stuff with browsing security, how ads are managed, and blocking malware to make things much faster. I think they really hit a home run.

If you read a lot of sites like I do, then you may tend to avoid certain sites that are just too slow and unusable from the insane amount of malware, like theblaze.com. Brave makes all those issues go away and keeps you nice and safe. It's what I hoped it would be.

# ? Jun 21, 2019 23:53