Open Source Browser for Extra Privacy and Security; Hulu and Netflix — What are your experiences?
This is a less well known, Open Source browser that was originally created for Linux on 07/03/20, but is now also available for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac which is designed for extra protection for Privacy and Security.
LibreWolf Browser
A custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security and freedom.
librewolf.net
https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/
LibreWolf Is A Web Browser For Privacy and Freedom
According to the web site PrivacyTests, LibreWolf is one of The most Privacy protection orientated browsers around due to it disabling Telemetry, Pocket and other privacy intrusions.
Wait, LibreWolf got even BETTER? (LibreWolf Review)
Conversely, versions for other platforms have also since been introduced, as follows:-
Microsoft Windows on 21/02/21 then
Apple Mac on 12/04/21.
It can also be installed via a portable App Image, a well as through the Microsoft Store and separately the Windows Package Manager.
uBlock Origin
Also, LibreWolf has uBlock Origin pre-installed for extra security.
Both of the Youtube reviewers endorse Libre Wolf, due to its extra Privacy features.
Privacy Browser Benefits
The beauty of this particular browser is that the extra Privacy features can be retained or turned off at any time, depending on how the user wishes to utilize them.
Settings
For instance, if a setting is turned On, but a site won’t display correctly, it can simply be turned off.
Increased Data Protection
In today’s world of many businesses wanting to gather as much data as they possibly can about people by monetizing people’s data and forwarding to third parties, Libre Wolf is a refreshing change that Protects users’ data, as it is very Privacy focused.
Cross Platform Compatibility
After originally being available solely to Linux users, it is now available to multiple platforms so is easily accessible by people, whichever operating system they use.
Open Source with BSD
For instance, unofficially, the following two Open Source platforms are now also supported:-
Free BSD
Open BSD
Ease of Use with Libre Wolf for gaining extra Privacy
Although the official Mozilla Firefox is also invaluable, you have to access a user.js file to adjust settings that Libre Wolf covers in a much simpler form to save users time having to trawl through options to achieve the same end result.
Libre Wolf’s Additional Benefits
There are many forks of Mozilla Firefox, but Libre Wolf, a Community project browser, is much more Privacy focused, and if you ever choose to install Libre Wolf, you won’t be disappointed and be much better protected with your Privacy and Security.
Former Bugs
NB: In its early days, like any browser and other computer programme, Libre Wolf had a small number of bugs, which will be long since fixed now.
What are Your experiences of Libre Wolf?
For those of you who use Libre Wolf, what are Your experiences?;
Can Hulu and Netflix be played automatically nowadays?, or
Which settings do you need to change to allow them?
Browser Improvements
By now, any bugs will have been ironed out, and I’m contemplating trying out this Privacy-focused browser at a later date, based upon the invaluable information and excellent reviews from the two reviewers’ video guides.
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Online Privacy and Security — Ways to Achieve and Maintain It — Part 1
Online Privacy and Security — Ways to Achieve and Maintain It — Part 2
Online Privacy and Security — Ways to Achieve and Maintain It — Part 3
Online Privacy and Security — Ways to Achieve and Maintain It — Part 4
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