cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/47572739

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/40834339

Just pick one - All the Fox functionality without bloatware

Librewolf - https://librewolf.net/

Waterfox - https://www.waterfox.com/

Zen Browser - https://zen-browser.app/

More browsers here - https://alternativeto.net/category/browsers/firefox-based/

You can also use this add to disable the shitload ai function in many search engines in one go

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/disable-ai/

GitHub page - https://github.com/jruns/disable-ai

You can find all the links on Mastodon<

  • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.world
    3·
    16 days ago

    Thanks for the rundown. I was putting in time to make Librewolf work with some sites it was struggling with (purely entertainment/WebGL, mind you). I gave up in the end. Might try Waterfox or Zen next time I feel like making an attempt. That said, I’d be happier with a plugin that simply disables the AI stuff in Firefox.

    • XLE@piefed.socialEnglish
      4·
      16 days ago

      All I know from memory is you may need to disable LibreWolf’s canvas obfuscation, hopefully Waterfox is better. I know DRM licensing can be difficult, depending on what entertainment you’re trying to access.

      • PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world
        2·
        16 days ago

        Yes, uploading images won’t work without allowing the canvas function. This bit me once or twice.

        Edit: Images will appear grey/blue when uploaded.

      • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.world
        2·
        16 days ago

        Thanks. I tried many of those methods, but for one particular site I was interested in they just weren’t enough. I should probably still consider LibreWolf for serious stuff.

        • XLE@piefed.socialEnglish
          2·
          15 days ago

          I think DRM content should work out of the box in WaterFox.

          https://www.waterfox.com/support/drm-content/

          LibreWolf and DRM seems really messy. I see threads about having to do multiple workarounds… LibreWolf is great, but it might be overkill for you. Waterfox is already very private and debloated.

    • Vincent@feddit.nl
      4·
      15 days ago

      Just toggle “Block AI enhancements” in the Firefox settings - way easier than a plugin, and safer too (not potentially dodgy third party).

    • PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world
      2·
      16 days ago

      I have multiple systems and installed WF, LW and FF (w/UO & disabled AI) on most of them. High use systems have all three. For browsing sessions wrt privacy, I use FF if I don’t care, WF if I care a little and still want some conveniences, and LW if I just want to be as“nobody” as I can be without whatever other extreme measures one might do. Have not tried Zen yet.