Firefox sync is disabled by default but you can enable it in the settings.
Switching from Firefox to Librewolf has some pros and cons. Librewolf is a fork of Firefox focused on privacy and security, with telemetry stripped out and privacy settings maxed out by default. You’ll gain better out-of-the-box privacy protections, meaning less tracking and data collection without having to tweak settings yourself.
However, you might lose some convenience. Librewolf might not support certain Firefox features like Sync, since it relies on Mozilla’s servers (not sure about that point, maybe it does work). It can also break some websites due to the stricter privacy settings. Another thing to consider is that you won’t get updates as quickly as Firefox.
Regarding browser fingerprinting, it’s a tricky beast. Librewolf can help somewhat by making your fingerprint less unique, but it’s not a silver bullet. Tools like uBlock Origin and container tabs are great, but adding something like the CanvasBlocker extension can also help reduce fingerprinting. Ultimately, no setup is perfect, but Librewolf is a solid step towards better privacy.
pathief@lemmy.world 4 months ago
JackbyDev@programming.dev 4 months ago
I don’t really care too too much about privacy. If they get rid of the Pocket button then I’d be happy enough.
masterofn001@lemmy.ca 4 months ago
About:config
Extensions.pocket.enabled false
JackbyDev@programming.dev 4 months ago
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octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 4 months ago
May I please steal this for future use?