Submitted by Long8D t3_119x3eg in LifeProTips
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Lokivstheworld t1_j9ogcvg wrote
Also get rid of google and use brave instead for a safe browsing experience where your data isn't being sold
Long8D OP t1_j9oglc0 wrote
Yeah, I've been using it for over a year now and no regrets so far.
Skiptz t1_j9ogofq wrote
Thanks Brave employees! :) Just kidding, thanks for the advice
outerspaceNH t1_j9oikse wrote
Brave is fucking amazing- only thing I didn't like was that it stopped whenever I closed the app. You are a God 👌👌👌
Jaques-Le-Tits t1_j9oksa3 wrote
We still need to get past YouTube's "are you still watching" prompt. I guess you could run a console script periodically..
SVCLIII t1_j9oky5e wrote
Nobody tell Google, but chrome already does this.
SuperSonic4 t1_j9oljyq wrote
Firefox does this. Plus it has support for ublock origin on desktop and android.
For Android you need an extension but it works fine
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SuperSonic4 t1_j9oo7pm wrote
Install firefox from the play store and then install the add-ons from the Firefox site
sourdictionary t1_j9oob3u wrote
chrome is google.
itsMeJuvi t1_j9or2sg wrote
This. Get Firefox on mobile and just download ublock origin and background fix add-ons. Takes a minute and you're set!
SVCLIII t1_j9ovcxq wrote
IIIIIlIIIIIlIIIII t1_j9ow1k2 wrote
Edge does the same, you don't really need Brave.
317862314 t1_j9owpcl wrote
Also uninstall Chrome while you're at it.
As far as I know, Brave hasn't had any controversies of scanning all the files on your PC and sending the hashes to Google.
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whyunoletmepost t1_j9p0dzj wrote
It also blocks ads on YouTube right out of the box. Great program!
grumblyoldman t1_j9p1u86 wrote
YouTube is also Google, which means the fact that this restriction exists at all means one would expect it not to work in Chrome. So, don't tell Big G they missed a spot.
MrSmoothie1 t1_j9p2oby wrote
Or you can just install New pipe from the F-Droid Store and do the same thing. 😎
Mysterious623 t1_j9p4jhj wrote
Brave is also good for built in ad block but cool, I didn't know that edge has that feature. One day it might be standard on all browsers and the next generation will laugh at our plight
KingJeff314 t1_j9p6kak wrote
Brave also blocks ads, so it is good for iOS which can’t have UBlock afaik
Banana-Kun_0 t1_j9pdqmk wrote
True but Brave has an incomparable ad blocker
DarkHumourFoundHere t1_j9pe88p wrote
It used to not anymore.
SVCLIII t1_j9pef0b wrote
Still works on my phone. I just checked.
DarkHumourFoundHere t1_j9penl5 wrote
Not sure its working in mine anymore.
SuperSonic4 t1_j9pfqwk wrote
I never used it, I can trust Firefox from years of using it and then that story about brave hijacking links broke and although I'm sure it's fixed now the privacy aspect still concerns me
Banana-Kun_0 t1_j9pgacu wrote
Makes sense although if you use Google or socials or any product of that kind the hijacking links is last of your problems
Nice LPT, you should try the extension I don't care about cookies. Pretty good. It prevents cookies from showing up and will protect some of your privacy
Heil_S8N t1_j9poagf wrote
r/revancedapp
you're welcome
Scat_fiend t1_j9pou0l wrote
Just get Brave. No ads on youtube!!!
silverfox1616 t1_j9ppsh7 wrote
Opera gx could've done it all ngl
Sillyvanya t1_j9pq9fg wrote
I still just use Vanced
An0m4lous905 t1_j9pwor8 wrote
Already got it. I remember when I first made the switch and the pages, for a while, felt so short or empty or less cluttered because of the adblock lol.
TheTruthenatorer t1_j9q9r2z wrote
TIL there was an edge browser for mobile.
NinjaOld8057 t1_j9q9vza wrote
I'm sorry what now?
Part of me is shocked, the rest of me isn't
DarthNixilis t1_j9qf8sw wrote
That's what I do. 👍
Long8D OP t1_j9qjb8r wrote
Revanced is only for android.
boozegumps07 t1_j9qm01g wrote
I still use vanced :3
GardenRave0416 t1_j9rm39r wrote
Question: does it cost anything?
Jcspball13 t1_j9rmfwa wrote
Does this work for iOS?
An0m4lous905 t1_j9rnkru wrote
It doesn't cost anything!
There's a basic version that's free and if you want more from them like their VPN, you can pay for that
MK41144 t1_j9rtmvg wrote
Sucks to have apple
Calamity_Jay t1_j9s1s6l wrote
How does Brave stack up against Duck Duck Go? I've been running that on my phone for about four years without any obvious issues.
Long8D OP t1_j9sgbtw wrote
Yes it does that’s why I posted it here because android already has Vanced that does this.
Long8D OP t1_j9sggyq wrote
Not really sure as I haven’t used duck duck go but I’ve been using brave for over a year now and I really like it.
TheNeverWere t1_j9sy9oc wrote
Heck i just use stock safari on my iphone. I get no problems listening to videos with my screen off.
Sad_Reason788 t1_j9t94ui wrote
Been using brave but never thought could do this lol
317862314 t1_j9wki5l wrote
Yeah if you search for it, the story is maybe 10 years old. I think wired magazine broke it. When google got caught, they said it was a secret anti-virus software they built in.
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