Tracker free browsing on Xperia X
asked 2018-03-01 11:28:26 +0300
Hi All,
On my computer I use firefox with the most restrictive settings together with the ublock origin plug-in. This allows me to block a lot of trackers, unwanted ads, 3rd party scripts and other privacy invading apparatus. When surfing the web.
On my Sailfish Xperia X I only use native jolla apps and stay as far as possible away from google/android. As a consequence I need to use the websites of certain service (e.g. public transport, radio listening, bank etc.), when there is no app available. Most of the websites today are bloated with all kind of trackers and I am trying to find out how I can surf more safely with Sailfish X. All tips are welcome!
how about "Hosts Adblock", have a look at open-repos / storeman
Moo-Crumpus ( 2018-03-01 11:57:32 +0300 )editAs a stop gag measure until Jolla upgrades their native browser to a newer version of the Mozilla Gecko engine that does supports web-extensions :
Note: For jolla's default browser, you might need to fumble around with "about:config".
DrYak ( 2018-03-01 12:17:36 +0300 )editAnother solution is "WebPirate" native pbrowser which DOES have a built-in AdBlocker.
DrYak ( 2018-03-01 12:18:07 +0300 )editI use the Brave browser on Sailfish X and it does work well, but it does need Android support of course so it may not be suitable for you. There is lots of source code available including for the iOS and Android browsers, so it might be possible to produce a native SFOS version.
pakman ( 2018-03-01 12:23:06 +0300 )editWhy cannot you use the private browsing option of the Sailfish browser?
Giacomo Di Giacomo ( 2018-03-01 12:25:54 +0300 )edit