garden/logseq/version-files/base/pages/firefox.md

tags:: #web browser #open source #technology

• prev: web browser
• a web browser by mozilla.
• i actually use a fork of firefox called zen browser. it's pretty cool and works just like firefox in the backend!

• extensions i use

  • betterfox: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox
    • not technically an extension but a great set of defaults for firefox
  • bitwarden: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/bitwarden-password-manager/
    • why? i don't remember any of my passwords and neither should you
  • libredirect: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/libredirect/
    • why? redirects to privacy respecting frontends
      • huge shout out to proxitok btw
  • ublock origin: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/
    • why? blocks ads
  • localcdn:
  • enhancer for youtube: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/enhancer-for-youtube
    • why? makes watching youtube a whole lot better
  • sponsorblock for youtube: https://sponsor.ajay.app/
    • why? makes youtube watchable
  • dearrow ($ paid): https://dearrow.ajay.app/
    • why? makes youtube titles readable
  • floccus bookmark sync: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/floccus/
    • why? syncs bookmarks to my nextcloud
      • i previously had xbrowsersync but i lost all my bookmarks somehow and i feel like i can't recommend it :(
  • search by image: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/search_by_image/
    • why? searches by image lmao it's in the title
  • indie wiki buddy: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/indie-wiki-buddy/
    • why? redirects to cooler wikis that are actually maintained
  • bypass paywalls firefox clean: https://github.com/bpc-clone/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean
    • why? banned from the mozilla store by dmca, so you know it's good.
  • humble bundle downloader: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/humble-bundle-downloader/
    • why? i need to download those mf books
  • kde connect: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/kde_connect/
    • why? kde connect is awesome, that's why
  • firefox multi-account containers: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/multi-account-containers/
    • why? helps containerize the web. ignore the vpn shit
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