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[–] [email protected] 25 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I don't see the value in using an extension just to automatically watch YouTube in HD. Maybe 10 years ago, but now we got Newpipe.

Also Google Search has gone downhill for quite some time now. Why should I install an extension that reverts the enshittification Google has deliberately created?

DDG, Qwant, searXNG maybe even Brave or Kagi are better options. If you like Google Search so much, at least use Startpage.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I’ve tried searXNG but I’ve never been able to get great search results. Maybe I need to spend some more time setting it up or something??

I’ve used DDG and Kagi previously and don’t have any complaints. Startpage has also been pretty decent for myself.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

It is a metasearch engine, so you can tweak the sources of the results, default language, etc. I personally use all the default plus some more engines and all languages, then reduce results if I can't find useful information. It has made searches easier for me, since you can find all types of information with just one click (Search | Images | Files | Academic | etc.) and multiple languages, but it can be not so welcoming to people that want simple searches.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Unfortunately, there are some big issues with Kagi and Brave (https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/brave)

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

No, it's an android app.

I don't like to install an app for every service or product, but newpipe adds so much value, that it's a no-brainer for me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I actually use both Grayjay (for subscriptions across platforms) and NewPipe (one-off videos). They're both great.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

newpipe is a custom, built-from-scratch android client for YouTube.

If you want something that works in your browser, check the piped and invidious projects

[–] ar0177417 15 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Add SponsorBlock and DeArrow in the list. You will not regret it.

[–] eager_eagle 2 points 6 months ago

I've been using Sponsorblock and DeArrow on LibreTube

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Huh, didn't know about DeArrow. Sounds interesting.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Firefox Relay is open source though, here's the source code: https://github.com/mozilla/fx-private-relay-add-on/

And for the server: https://github.com/mozilla/fx-private-relay/

Also:

While there may not be as many options as for Chromium-based browsers

Many Chromium-based browsers offer no extensions on Android at all?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Multi-Account Containers and Sidebar Tabs for me. Gotta keep those (work) sessions secure and easy to find.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago

On Android?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Much rather have addy.io than Firefox Relay. I used the beta here in the UK and moved on.

Don't know what oldlander is; directs to old.reddit?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Answered my own question: Yes. I've put the various anti Reddit spam in ublock so not really necessary.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Pretty much any email masking tool that gives you more than 5 domains for free, especially considering several do this for free (Addy, DDG, Ironvest).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago
  • No-Script
  • Canvas Blocker
  • LibRedirect
  • uBlock Origin
  • Bitwarden (Selfhosted Vaultwarden server)
  • LanguageTool (Selfhosted LanguageTool server)
  • Dark Reader
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

It seems like YouTube High Definition has stopped working for me lately. Can't seem to be able to open a settings page either.