Google Chrome pushes ahead with targeted ads based on your browser history::YMMV, based on where you are

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[–] 78 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Good luck. I switched to Firefox months ago and couldn’t be happier.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I switched a few weeks ago, I have not been able to test it on a PC, but the Android app definitely feels slower than Chrome, Cromite and Vivaldi.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Enable Ublock origin. It'll be faster when it doesn't need to load ads.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It is enabled, I think the performance hit would come from Dark Reader... but it is a must have extension for me (the reason I dropped Chrome actually, since they ditched the ability to darken websites in recent chrome versions).

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  • [–] 51 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I like seeing the full cycle of Google Chrome starting out as the hero the world needed, to becoming the bloated pile of stalkerware trash like it had originally replaced.

    Rest in piss Google chrome.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Was it ever needed? What has chrome provided that wasn't already available from other 3rd party and/or open source browsers?

    The whole "faster than firefox" thing was greatly exaggerated, didn't last long, and was at least partially artificial as google has been found to intentionally gimp their sites on non-chrome browsers.

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  • [–] 47 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Is there a lemmy sub for no shit sherlock? This post needs a link to that

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  • [–] 42 points 2 years ago

    Yet another reason to ditch Chrome and go to Firefox.

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  • [–] 33 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I had to read the whole article to get to this info: Depending on what Chrome version you're using, and whether you've been selected to start using Topics API, you can switch this functionality off and on by visiting chrome://settings/adPrivacy and/or chrome://settings/privacySandbox – cut'n'paste these URLs into your address bar to jump straight to the controls.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    You can switch it now but obviously it's just a matter of time til you won't be allowed to.

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  • [–] 20 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This is why chrome is for work only. Firefox for everything else.

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Nah, Firefox with UserAgent Switcher for work.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    For me it's Chrome for work, because we're not allowed to install anything on our machines :(

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Apologies, I am the one who makes those decisions. So I give firefox to those who will take it and no matter what I make sure Google isn't their default search engine.

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  • [–] 32 points 2 years ago

    Install Firefox Install Firefox Install Firefox!

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  • [–] 27 points 2 years ago

    Maybe avoid software from an ad company?

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    Goddamn I won't be affected coz I am not using chrome. Sworry!

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Do note that people will still use chrome and ignore the problems

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Does this apply to chromium?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    If I use chrome I better get some Pepsi ads that incorporate the kinks I look up on e621

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