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submitted 2 months ago by ZacBelado@hachyderm.io to c/librewolf@lemmy.ml

Giving @librewolf a try. I like the idea of a browser specifically hardened against browser fingerprinting and tracking. Runs all of my existing Firefox plugins with no problems

#Firefox #LibreWolf #Privacy

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[-] Apollo2323@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 months ago

One time I heard on a podcast that sometimes you are more private because you blend with the rest of the world. By using a very unique browser , with a very unique set of extensions , etc. You make yourself less private.

[-] ramin_hal9001@emacs.ch 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

@baritone_edge Some of the "hardening" that @ZacBelado is talking about is making sure not to report any information about plugins, installed fonts, or other things, it produces a false report when this information is requested. Also @Apollo2323 LibreWolf forges its signature, making itself appear to be like that of Chrome running on Windows. Occasionally while I use it, I see websites conform themselves to this signature, e.g. offering me Windows versions of apps to download.

I have also heard LibreWolf praised by differently-abled people for its good accessibility features as well.

[-] Apollo2323@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

Oh very interesting well thanks for the info!

this post was submitted on 18 Apr 2024
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LibreWolf is designed to increase protection against tracking and fingerprinting techniques, while also including a few security improvements. LibreWolf also aims to remove all the telemetry, data collection and annoyances, as well as disabling anti-freedom features like DRM. If you have any question please visit our FAQ first: https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/

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