madis

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[–] madis@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Indeed, they don't have to bring back the XUL. The power users would just appreciate...

  • new extension APIs that interact with the browser UI
  • bring back toolbar customization that was removed for no reason (we can't even move the extension button at this point...)
  • bring back compact mode and better themes (without requiring CSS and about:config tweaks)
[–] madis@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

The security tool will work in the background to detect apps that use suspicious permissions, like the ability to spy on screen content or read SMS messages.

What has "suspicious" got to do with "malicious"?

[–] madis@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

I think it will be back this March with the new laws (Digital Markets Act).

[–] madis@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Librewolf gives you options, and if you don't want to toggle them on, you're free to do so.

These do sound like they are enabled by default though, hence the breakage?

I believe the protection that Librewolf provides should be considered bare-minimum in this age.

If websites work with them, sure. But if they don't, try explaining that to your grandma.

[–] madis@lemm.ee 11 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (6 children)

LibreWolf does seem to go a bit too far with the hardening. It's fine if you're used to Tor Browser or Mull Browser but as a general recommendation... ehh.

[–] madis@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Opera is still used by 2.86% of the world, while Netscape probably has less than 100 users.

[–] madis@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

It shouldn't be more bureaucratic because then people are not inclined to use anything, including services they need or want. It should simply be clearly worded so that you know what you're getting and don't feel tricked by any hidden fees etc.

[–] madis@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

The same approach would make sense in Firefox too though. And as far as I know, Firefox's equivalent option is still about:config-only anyway.

[–] madis@lemm.ee 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well, do you see it happening on Android for any major app except Fortnite?

[–] madis@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

Well, you always had the option to skip a level.

[–] madis@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago

There was also a similar product that made your headphone jack a button. Nonetheless, I don't really think phones need more physical buttons these days.

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