2078

uBlock Origin developer recommends switching to Firefox as Chrome flags the extension (github.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.world

265 comments fedilink hide all child comments

~~https://www.neowin.net/news/ublock-origin-developer-recommends-switching-to-ublock-lite-as-chrome-flags-the-extension/~~

EDIT: Apologies. Updated with a link to what gorhill REALLY said:

Manifest v2 uBO will not be automatically replaced by Manifest v3 uBOL[ight]. uBOL is too different from uBO for it to silently replace uBO -- you will have to explicitly make a choice as to which extension should replace uBO according to your own prerogatives.

Ultimately whether uBOL is an acceptable alternative to uBO is up to you, it's not a choice that will be made for you.

Will development of uBO continue? Yes, there are other browsers which are not deprecating Manifest v2, e.g. Firefox.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] aceshigh@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I have a Chromebook, what do I need to do to get ubo? From my understanding, Firefox is not supported in the browser so I'd need to get Linux? How does security work with Linux?

[-] dyc3@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browsers/chromebook/

[-] nexussapphire@lemm.ee -2 points 3 months ago

Firewalled for limiting untrustworthy connections to the computer(public networks, hotels, even work).

apparmor for protecting the kernel and controlling file access to applications. SELinux is also a good option but if you need to load kernel modules, it can take a few minutes to sign and register it. It is automated on redhat systems though.

Other than that, do your research and don't run random scripts and install random apps.

[-] aceshigh@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I wonder why you’re getting downvoted

[-] nexussapphire@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

I don't know, they're just security measures you can take. Maybe some personal preference thing. I don't bother with the app guard thing and SELinux is pretty annoying with my Nvidia graphics card but a firewall is something I always setup.

this post was submitted on 05 Aug 2024

2078 points (97.9% liked)

Technology

59414 readers

1138 users here now

This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.

Our Rules

Follow the lemmy.world rules.
Only tech related content.
Be excellent to each another!
Mod approved content bots can post up to 10 articles per day.
Threads asking for personal tech support may be deleted.
Politics threads may be removed.
No memes allowed as posts, OK to post as comments.
Only approved bots from the list below, to ask if your bot can be added please contact us.
Check for duplicates before posting, duplicates may be removed

Approved Bots

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS