Einar @ original_reader @lemm.ee

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Google's changes for Chrome are a problem. That's the main topic of this discussion.

To take it further, Chromium being mainly developed and maintained by Google and a ton of browsers basing themselves on that is another problem: Chromium monoculture and why it is a concern.

Amen. Only using Edge when there's no other choice.

Usually there is, though.

Chrome, on the other hand, is never needed or required. At least I have never encountered such a scenario. Conceivably, a company admin could force it on employees, but in my experience, admins usually just stick with Edge if they run Windows and want to lock down company PCs from being tampered with.

I haven't seen it yet. Thanks for sharing.

I wrote my answer up here.

Linking it so I don't post it twice.

Vivaldi does this out of the box: Tab grouping, tab stacking, tab stack renaming, vertical tabs, periodic tab reloading, etc.

Firefox has some catching up to do in this regard. I need extensions to do some of this. Tab stacking, for example, simply does not exist on Firefox, which means that my tab bar eventually makes me scroll horizontally.

Not badmouthing Firefox. Just saying that it isn't the greatest in this area. Am still using it daily. I just don't use it for tasks that require having many tabs at my disposal.

Edit: I didn't say that Edge comes with most OSs. But Windows is the most widespread Desktop OS, so most people will have access to Edge "out of the box".

Fair enough. 🙂

Am sure all know what I'm talking about.

Agreed. I never understood why anyone goes out of their way to install Chrome.

Rant:

Why not use Edge, which comes with the OS? I'm not promoting Edge, but it's already there. If you're going to install another browser, why not use Firefox instead? Every time I ask someone why they've installed Chrome, they either don't have an answer or say something like "it looks nice".

That said, Firefox' handling of tabs is still horrible. "Go Vivaldi" on this count. Sadly it's a Chromium browser.

based on your activity on the platform

Which activity?

Actually "communities". But terminology really is beside the point here.

Fun fact:

The Kiwi bird is not named after the fruit. The fruit was actually renamed as "kiwi fruit" in 1959. The Kiwi bird is a symbol of New Zealand and represents the nation's national psyche. It is resolute, adaptable, and just a bit quirky, much like New Zealanders themselves.

Sources:

https://www.nzstory.govt.nz/stories/kiwi-bird/

https://eatforlonger.com/why-is-kiwi-fruit-called-kiwi/

Get a day younger for the double dose.

Maybe so, but my trust in companies with such responses drops to zero. If my problem doesn't feel right for them, I can get lost. And I'm not alone. Some "great" rating Oracle got here.. In this case probably for fraud protection, but there are better ways to deal with this than giving the proverbial middle finger to potential customers.

My thought is now: what will they do if another problem arises that - according to Oracle - feels uncomfortable to deal with? Close my account without warning and explanation? Wouldn't be the first time they would have done that. Is that thought rational? I don't know. But it's there.

Whatever the case, it's mildly infuriating.

Something like that. Not that they give any indication of what they expect from the start. Definitely underlines that Oracle is best avoided. Based on this, I can only imagine the support one can expect with a real problem. No, thank you.

Ridiculous. A true Oracle original.

I see it like this. Ignoring it won't do me any good. It won't go away. So better to see what it's all about. Like so I can have an informed conversation.

Downvoted. Oops. Am I not allowed to ask that?

If anyone has a Bluesky invite lying around, I wouldn't mind a PM.

Pretty pleeease. 😁

Yes, the cheap ones have that problem. Decent quality makes all the difference. I have had mine for years with no problems.

Wired headphones are the answer. Sound better, no batteries, no charging - ever -, excellent cross-device compatibility and a ton of other advantages I've written about elsewhere.

If only companies wouldn't remove the jack left, right and centre for mostly lousy excuses.

This is basically my opinion: https://www.soundguys.com/was-ditching-the-headphone-jack-a-good-idea-13825/

Online privacy is not something that anyone should take lightly. It is a matter of protecting personal data and one's human rights. Personal data can include anything that identifies you or reveals something about you (e.g. your health records, browsing history, etc.). This data can be - and is - collected, stored, analyzed, and often sold by third parties without your consent or knowledge. This in turn can lead to serious consequences for you.

To name just two examples. Advertisers can use your personal data to target you with ads that manipulate your behavior or preferences. Governments can use your personal data to monitor your activities or censor your opinions. The very fact that you post this question under an alias and not your real name makes the point that you value your online privacy.

In line with that, online privacy allows you to express yourself freely and access information without censorship or surveillance. Online privacy is a human right that we should respect and defend. It is essential for social justice and human dignity. Without online privacy, we cannot enjoy the benefits of the internet as a platform for open communication, education and sometimes innovation. We cannot participate freely in online communities, share our ideas, learn new things, or explore new possibilities. We cannot challenge the status quo, expose corruption, or demand accountability. Many might not be able to be themselves, without fear or shame.

In my opinion, we should use encryption tools, trustworthy VPNs, secure browsers, and other methods to safeguard our personal data from prying eyes. We should also support and listen to organizations that advocate for privacy rights and fight against online privacy violations.

It matters, because it is our right and - frankly - our responsibility.

Forgive the rant... this topic is important to me.

TL;DR Online privacy is important, because it protects our personal data and our human rights from misuse by third parties. It also enables us to express ourselves and access information freely on the internet.

Edit: added last sentence of second paragraph

Edit 2: fixed some grammar