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   Robin Berjon (robin@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 05-Apr-2024 03:10:17 JST Robin Berjon

   If you're still using Chrome in 2024, the only question is why?
   https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/technology/google-chrome-browser-data.html

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 05-Apr-2024 03:10:17 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

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     • Jeff C. 🇺🇦

     @robin @jeff A good portion of the web is designed around #Chrome, including many businesses, banks & government websites.

     Also, so many “browser alternatives” have switched to Chromium that there are surprisingly few great working alternatives available.

     I stopped using #Firefox years ago, & #Opera (my preferences) embraced Chromium as well.

     There is #Safari by #Apple, which seems to be the only major alternative as of late.

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 05-Apr-2024 03:34:54 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

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     • Jeff C. 🇺🇦

     @robin @jeff Thanks. I know it sounds paranoid, but I feel like if I use a Chromium alternative browser that I am just using a different flavor of Google.

     I was shocked when Opera switched to Chromium, & later on it seemed many others (including Microsoft!!!) switched as well.

     My concern with Firefox is that they are heavily dependent on Google (financially wise), creating a precarious situation. I ponder if they will actively exist five years from now.

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     Robin Berjon (robin@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 05-Apr-2024 03:34:55 JST Robin Berjon

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     • Jeff C. 🇺🇦

     @darnell @jeff You can use a Chromium-based browser, it won't track your every breath the way that Chrome does. There are issues of browser engine diversity for sure, but at least as a user you're better off with anything not Chrome.

     (I used Firefox, heavily, and no problems to report here, even on mobile.)

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 05-Apr-2024 03:36:02 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

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     • Paul Giulan

     @pgiulan 😅 I do not think my job or bank likes Tor or LibreWolf. I will checkout Mullvad though.

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     Paul Giulan (pgiulan@federate.social)'s status on Friday, 05-Apr-2024 03:36:04 JST Paul Giulan

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     • Darnell Clayton :verified:

     @darnell LibreWolf, Mullvad, Tor