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Android | Need a browser with Ad+Popup block with proxy/vpn based feature to access blocked website.

I know everyone asking same. But I'm really finding it difficult to just shift to one browser.

I basically need a browser which blocks all ads and popups or redirects. But also need to access the blocked websites for which I don't want to use other VPN.

I need brave feature which let play YouTube Music in background.

I need opera feature which let to access the block websites in private tabs.

Any browser for Android?

3 Comments
2024/05/20
16:41 UTC

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My dad found out about my search history

I am going to be grounded for like a week, whats funny is that he asked how to check my search history here, goodbye for a while (Just to clear this, no i did not watch XXX videos, but something else.)

12 Comments
2024/05/20
13:40 UTC

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Can anyone suggest a browser that with blink engine but designed for slow PC?

like less memory usage, can run without graphics card, etc.

Any open-source/closed-source browser is currently targeting this area?

Please share.

2 Comments
2024/05/20
10:56 UTC

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Browser for Productivity

Hi,

Im confused about chosing best browser.

I have android device and windows pc.

Currently,

Im using Chrome on PC and android for my general browsing, learning and entertainment.

Using Firefox for maintaining websites, banking accounts, business uses .

But it creates extra hassle for me shifting one browser to another browser.

I just want to strict to one browser.

If I choose chrome, then Should i do everything in one chrome user? Or multiple user for specific purposes?

Is it okay to use google password manager for savings online banking credentials and important stuffs? (Remember i use both android and pc, so sync password helpful for me).

Help me to clear my confusion from your personal experiences.

I just want to make everything simple and well organized and of course safe.

Thanks in advance.

17 Comments
2024/05/20
07:10 UTC

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Bookmarks bewteen different browsers

Is there a way to have the bookmarks synchronized between different browsers, using an extension?

4 Comments
2024/05/20
03:19 UTC

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Brave Browser using over 12GB of RAM with only a few tabs and extensions

Why is Brave Browser using so much RAM? I only have 7 Tabs and about 8 Extensions (u-block, popup, sponsorblock etc.). Is this a memory leak, and if yes how do I fix it? I have 32GB DDR5 5600MHz

Edit: it keeps increasing, its now at 14GB and going up lol

https://preview.redd.it/wrbitctijh1d1.png?width=644&format=png&auto=webp&s=b46894481e4cc68d74c99b9c10ae418fdaffefaf

12 Comments
2024/05/20
01:36 UTC

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Looking for a new browser on mobile

As the title says I want to find a new browser. Years back I used chrome but since then I've been hopping around a bit. I used GC for a little and I do adore the appearance but the issues outweighed the goods eventually. Then I swapped the Firefox and it's really good but kinda too basic for my personal taste. I currently use Edge as my main but the build in ad block doesn't 100% work so I want to switch again. I don't care about privacy that much. I mainly care about adblock, I can't stand ads. While not technically important I want really enjoy customizability without outside work. I don't have a PC if that's somehow needed for something. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

26 Comments
2024/05/20
01:17 UTC

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edge brower updated today 5.19.24

anyone seen edge browser do this. happens when minimize the browser to only half my screen.

https://reddit.com/link/1cw2ocu/video/mupt9l4z6h1d1/player

2 Comments
2024/05/20
00:26 UTC

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wait is it possible to extract the opera gx ui and put it in something like ungoogled chromium?

5 Comments
2024/05/19
23:13 UTC

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What browsers that are good and aren't Chrome have the "Search Google for Image" feature?

I wanted to try DuckDuckGo, Mozilla, Opera and Brave and it appears neither have that feature, does anyone know of what good browser has it or is it Chrome exclusive?

Thank you.

20 Comments
2024/05/19
20:43 UTC

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What's a good Speedometer 3 score?

My MacBook Pro 15" 2018 has a score of 8.

My iPhone 15 Pro has a score of 27.

I saw some old results from Speedometer 2.1 on this sub and they are all 200+, some even reach 600!!

(I used safari, Edge & others have slightly lower, scores.)

1 Comment
2024/05/19
17:21 UTC

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Arc Browser Failing to reboot

What one can do to stop Arc Browser failure to open up after closing laptop💻? Always, it needs to be reset to open nd that's frustrate a lot.

0 Comments
2024/05/19
15:54 UTC

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How do i check my sons history

So ive got on my sons computer and want to check his history but i dont know how can someone please help me, thanks

19 Comments
2024/05/19
15:21 UTC

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pls help

I decided to download mullvad browser and um, I deleted it because it showed me where I lived, and its engraved on my computer now pls help me.

okay maybe engraved was exagerating but Idk how to delete

4 Comments
2024/05/19
15:18 UTC

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i need a new browser

my pc barely get an rams i tried open opera gx but its banned for my country
i need an good browser that doesent eat rams like chrome

6 Comments
2024/05/19
14:52 UTC

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Soul browser - Web search opens in Google search app instead of Soul

Redmi Note 12, 8/256: I use Soul browser as my dayli browser, but because of banking apps my default browser is Chrome browser.

When I have a word or link that I need to research, I high light it and choose Web Search from the menu, in Chrome browser the results open in Chrome browser as it should.

But if I do the same in Soul browser, the results open in Google search app com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox - WHY?

I already opened Google search app Profile picture > Settings > Other settings > Open web pages in the App and toggled it to OFF, so this should not happen.

I don't know if its a Google bug or Soul browser bug.

Anyone have a clue on how to make web search open in new tab in Soul, instead of Google search app?

Jan

0 Comments
2024/05/19
14:05 UTC

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When you guys think servo engine will be have a proper release?

4 Comments
2024/05/19
12:27 UTC

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Brave Browser Exposed Leaks your Saved Passwords to Wifi Network

Hi, I connect to and use 3 different WIFI networks. The guest wifi at my apartment complex, plus two others. All of them require random downtime.

Something I noticed recently logging into Gamefaqs. When connected to the guest wifi, it remembers my login info and gives me the auto fill option. When I tried to login with a different network, it did not. I had to manually try to remember and retype everything!

This proves Brave does NOT store you saved logins on your computer, but stores them in a kind of cloud in whatever network you're connected to. So that basically, the network admins or the internet companies would have access to all your private passwords, logins, and data.

Therefore Brave is probably selling your data. I made a post with this concern on the Brave Community forum, but of course it needed to be approved by a moderator first, and it's obviously not going to be approved. So I came here.

This might be an issue in Chrome too, for all I know. Try it yourself is you can connect to more then just your usual wifi network.

As for me, I'm going back to Firefox.

11 Comments
2024/05/19
10:29 UTC

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Does any browser beat Chrome's Sync Across Devices?

I've only ever used Chrome, only dabbled in Firefox from time to time.

Chrome is my go to browser on my Android and Computer. I like having my search history synced, passwords in the same place, extensions and tabs bookmarked.

I've read about Chromium based browsers like Brave but don't really know about how well they sync across devices or whether the android app is as functional.

Put simply, are there any browsers that work well out of the box, sync information and are potentially speedier/securer than Chrome on both Android and Windows.

I've had Chrome hitch on my Laptop despite having plenty powerful specs and RAM.

16 Comments
2024/05/19
10:12 UTC

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Kiwi looks clean with Bonjourr 🫧

0 Comments
2024/05/19
08:34 UTC

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New Firefox Update Includes Telemetry

With Firefox 126, "Telemetry was added to create an aggregate count of searches by category to broadly inform search feature development. These categories are based on 20 high-level content types, such as 'sports,' 'business,' and 'travel'..."

Edit: I didn't say I support it or am against it. Just updating people on this topic...

9 Comments
2024/05/19
07:35 UTC

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What do you think is missing for Firefox to be 'good'

Firefox is a mid browser, doesn't have a lot of features like Vivaldi and Opera. It is private but not 100%. It is marketed as a chrome replacement but is highly resource-hungry.

Personally, to me, firefox is just a browser that is poorly optimised to run for long periods of time. It uses more battery than other chromium-based browsers (if you use a laptop that is.), It is slow on startups and freezes when you have too much tabs open. Too many 0-day exploits and issues. It does not seem to evolve along its competitors, doing pointless updates especially towards the UI.

If the devs could at least fix the main issues then perhaps FF will maybe become a true Chrome alternative. But anyway let us discuss a bit

91 Comments
2024/05/19
07:08 UTC

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How SAFE is the Naver Whale Browser?

I've heard it is bad in terms of privacy before. But I liked both the Desktop and Android versions when I tried them.

6 Comments
2024/05/19
05:01 UTC

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Best browser for you?

What's the best browser for you? And why? In terms of performance, features, UI, etc.

97 Comments
2024/05/19
03:57 UTC

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What ACTUALLY is the best browser?

Just had to factory restore my laptop (whole story, not important) and I want to know. What actually is the best browser? I would normally just redownload chrome but, y'know, it's chrome. I'd maybe go for operagx but I've heard some complaints and would like to know if my distrust for it is justified. I'm not sticking with edge, not a chance. Maybe Firefox? Would love to hear any and all opinion on this.

Realizing how frequently this is posted, what I'm looking for specifically is download speeds (if that's relevant) and security.

41 Comments
2024/05/18
20:08 UTC

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waterfox safe?

I'm thinking about downloading waterfox but due to how little post of it because its not that popular I havent seen anyone say its not safe, so is it safe?

9 Comments
2024/05/18
19:03 UTC

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Lightweight and fastest browser with adblock

Any suggestions??

15 Comments
2024/05/18
18:38 UTC

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