Returning to Firefox
I have decided to reinstall Firefox, using it as my primary browser for a month. Returning to the open source web browser I used to use years ago. Unlike most people, I never used Microsoft Internet Explorer, liked Firefox more. I have always been a fan of open source software, used various ones over the years. Firefox is not just a web browser, part of open source software spirt that powers the Internet that believes in privacy, performance, and community. It one few remaining browsers not based on Chromium, maintained by Google. If you are looking for a web browser that respects your privacy, security, and performance, you should consider Firefox.
Why did I switch to Chrome in the first place?
Google focus on compatibility, superior performance and ability to customize it. It was also rather simple, reminding me what Firefox used to be like. Google Chrome web browser replaced Internet Explorer, Firefox for the majority of people. Therefore, most web pages are designed with it in mind. Becoming one of most widely used browsers across all platforms, 60% across desktop, mobile, and tablet. Google turned it users into the product with user profiling, making their web adverting even more profitable.
Why switch back to FireFox?
Two reasons
Privacy concerns with user profiling
Ad blocking restrictions coming in
I don’t trust Google, some changes look like restrictions and expanding user profiling. Retiring 3rd party cookies in 2024, companies like Google have abused their position of power before. I don’t trust Google that much these days. I always loved open source software, the approach non-profit Mozilla Foundation takes. Given how it only major browser that doesn’t use Chromium, that another bonus. Opera uses that engine these days, built in VPN is nice but lacks the same level of support. I prefer the look and feel of Firefox. Easier to switch between browsers these days, sharing the same bookmarks and other data.
Closing thoughts
Time to use Firefox after a long time ago, going to take some time finding right add-ons. Performance is not a worry at the moment, and privacy trumps it.