Hacker News with Generative AI: Web Browsing

Betterfox - about:config tweaks to enhance Mozilla Firefox (github.com/yokoffing)
Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the law of diminishing returns and the minimum effective dose.
Firefox, Browser Enhancements, Customization, Open Source, Web Browsing
21 points by CyMonk 3 days ago | 0 comments
Google won't ditch third-party cookies in Chrome after all (arstechnica.com)
Google drops plans for a one-click prompt to disable tracking cookies.
Google, Cookies, Privacy, Web Browsing, Technology
129 points by jnord 3 days ago | 78 comments
Exploring on-device AI link previews in Firefox (mozilla.org)
Ever opened a bunch of tabs only to realize none of them have what you need? Or felt like you’re missing something valuable in a maze of hyperlinks? In Firefox Labs 138, we introduced an optional experimental feature to enhance your browsing experience by showing a quick snapshot of what’s behind a link before you open it.
Firefox, Web Browsing, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience
3 points by keyboardJones 4 days ago | 0 comments
Show HN: Make your bookmarks smarter with AI (apple.com)
Eyeball is a simple and powerful bookmarking tool. Save links effortlessly from anywhere and keep all your research, favorites, and must-read content in one place.- Seamless saving. Add links instantly from any app.- AI-powered insights. Organize, research, and understand your saved content.- Talk to your bookmarks. Get summaries, answers, and context on demand.
Bookmarks, AI, Productivity, Web Browsing, Tools
8 points by quinto_quarto 7 days ago | 10 comments
eInk Mode: Making web pages easier to read (blogspot.com)
The Eink mode, as the name suggests, is a web browsing mode specifically designed for users of Electronic Ink (E Ink) devices. Its purpose is to present the website's content in a way that is most suitable for electronic ink devices, allowing E Ink users to have an immersive experience similar to reading a physical book while viewing the website's content.
Accessibility, Web Browsing, User Experience
163 points by amadeuspagel 11 days ago | 83 comments
Zotero Fullscreen Mode by Script (github.com/windingwind)
This script, when triggered, will hide/unhide the toolbars and resize Zotero into Fullscreen mode.
Software, Productivity, Web Browsing, Zotero
21 points by HiPHInch 12 days ago | 5 comments
The Forest – jump to a random website (theforest.link)
Surfing the web is becoming increasingly boring.
Web Browsing, Randomness, Websites
7 points by devonnull 12 days ago | 0 comments
Blogroll.org (blogroll.org)
It’s become harder to uncover gems lost inside bloated search engines and silos of algorithmic societies that prefer you stay within (to better monetize you).
Search Engines, Web Browsing, Content Discovery, Social Media
10 points by Curiositry 12 days ago | 0 comments
Osprey – Browser extension that protects you from malicious websites (github.com/Foulest)
Osprey is a browser extension that protects you from malicious websites.
Security, Web Browsing, Extensions
22 points by CHEF-KOCH 13 days ago | 26 comments
Chrome to patch decades-old flaw that let sites peek at your history (theregister.com)
A 23-year-old side-channel attack for spying on people's web browsing histories will get shut down in the forthcoming Chrome 136, released last Thursday to the Chrome beta channel.
Security, Web Browsing, Privacy, Chrome, Technology
10 points by LinuxBender 19 days ago | 1 comments
Browse No More: The magic we once had with browsing the web is dwindling (paulstamatiou.com)
I'm no longer browsing the web; I'm consuming AI answers instead.
Web Browsing, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, User Experience
4 points by Kerrick 21 days ago | 4 comments
A Firefox addon for putting prices into perspective (drewdevault.com)
I had a fun idea for a small project this weekend, and so I quickly put it together over the couple of days. The result is Price Perspective.
Firefox Addons, Web Browsing, Productivity Tools, Personal Projects
9 points by Tomte 22 days ago | 1 comments
Certification Authority/Browser Forum adopts new security standards (googleblog.com)
The Chrome Root Program launched in 2022 as part of Google’s ongoing commitment to upholding secure and reliable network connections in Chrome.
Security, Web Browsing, Certification Authorities, Google Chrome
62 points by terminalbraid 26 days ago | 25 comments
Cover Your Tracks (coveryourtracks.eff.org)
Test your browser to see how well you are protected from tracking and fingerprinting:
Privacy, Security, Web Browsing, Tracking, Fingerprinting
22 points by janandonly 26 days ago | 4 comments
BreezeWiki makes wiki pages on Fandom readable (breezewiki.com)
It removes ads, videos, and suggested content, leaving you with a clean page that doesn't slow down your device or use up your data.
Web Browsing, Fandom, Productivity Tools
139 points by LorenDB 26 days ago | 67 comments
Pinterest, but for Links – Saveku (saveku.com)
Saveku is a FREE ultimate bookmark manager specialized in links and simplicity.
Bookmarks, Web Browsing, Social Media, Productivity
12 points by roywj 28 days ago | 5 comments
The Safari bug that punishes you for using content blockers (benhollis.net)
Running content blockers in your browser is a good idea–yes, you block ads, but you also block malware, cryptominers, tracking, and more. In general, the experience of using the web with a good content blocker should be noticeably faster, as you skip downloading and executing many megabytes of code, images, and videos that provides you with no benefit. I’ve run content blocking extensions since they were first introduced and I’ve never looked back.
Privacy, Web Browsing, Security, Content Blockers
7 points by bhollis 30 days ago | 0 comments
Some Reflections After a Month of Tracking My Own Online Activity (mcwhittemore.com)
Since 8:38 PM on February 22nd, I’ve been recording all my browsing activity in a database I manage using a custom-built browser extension and a wrapper around @rosskevin/ifvisible. The result? I now have a clear picture of just how much time I’ve spent on the web this past month. And, well… I spend a lot of time reading email. Go figure.
Personal Productivity, Web Browsing, Data Analysis
51 points by mcwhittemore 31 days ago | 25 comments
Control your attention on the web – Block sites on certain days and times (github.com/Bsodoge)
Focus Mode is a browser extension designed to keep you focused and productive while browsing the web.
Productivity, Web Browsing, Time Management, Browser Extensions
36 points by bsodoge 38 days ago | 12 comments
uBlock Origin is no longer available on the Chrome Store (chromewebstore.google.com)
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
Web Browsing, Privacy, Chrome, Ad Blocking
1972 points by non- 47 days ago | 987 comments
uBlock's Origin "medium" blocking mode (github.com/gorhill)
Roughly similar to using Adblock Plus with many filter lists + NoScript with 1st-party scripts/frames automatically trusted. Unlike NoScript however, you can easily point-and-click to block/allow scripts on a per-site basis.
Web Browsing, Privacy, Security, Extensions, Ad Blocking
7 points by ReadCarlBarks 49 days ago | 1 comments
Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On (tools.google.com)
Google Analytics, Privacy, Web Browsing, Data Tracking
45 points by knappe 50 days ago | 46 comments
WebShield – A new wide-spectrum content blocker for Safari (github.com/arjpar)
WebShield is a wide-spectrum content blocker, akin to uBlock Origin, specifically for Safari.
Web Browsing, Safari, Content Blockers, Privacy
143 points by tW4r 57 days ago | 76 comments
Lynx Browser: The Land That Time Revived (2022) (blogspot.com)
"It might look scarily primitive at first glance, but Lynx browser - a product as old as the World Wide Web itself - could not be more of a friend. And neither could it be more relevant amid the surveillance dystopia of the 2020s. If you find it hard to keep up with the latest content-blocking customisations... If your brain is fried with endless reports of new tracking technologies...
Web Browsing, Privacy, Security, Nostalgia, Technology
122 points by leonry 65 days ago | 57 comments
uBlock Origin Has Been Disabled (ublockorigin.com)
With the advent of Manifest V3 (MV3), many users are concerned about the future of ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
Web Browsing, Privacy, Ad Blocking, Extensions
31 points by aryan14 66 days ago | 40 comments
Chrome browser bringing an IP address privacy tool to Incognito (github.com/GoogleChrome)
IP Protection is a feature that limits availability of a user’s original IP address in third party contexts in Incognito mode, enhancing Incognito's protections against cross-site tracking when users choose to browse in this mode.
Privacy, Web Browsing, Google Chrome, Security
54 points by privacyWatcher 72 days ago | 53 comments
Chrome does not have any way to stop video auto play? (ycombinator.com)
It seems Chrome does not have any way to stop video auto play (no settings option and all extensions that used to work now are delisted from Chrome store).
Web Browsing, Chrome, User Experience, Video
42 points by nomendos 72 days ago | 62 comments
Brave now lets you inject custom JavaScript to tweak websites (bleepingcomputer.com)
Brave Browser is getting a new feature called 'custom scriptlets' that lets advanced users inject their own JavaScript into websites, allowing deep customization and control over their browsing experience.
Brave Browser, Web Browsing, JavaScript, Customization, Privacy
8 points by el_duderino 76 days ago | 2 comments
Using custom scriptlets in Brave to make the Web work the way you want (brave.com)
Starting with desktop version 1.75, advanced Brave users will be able to write and inject their own scriptlets into a page, allowing for better control over their browsing experience.
Web Browsing, Customization, Brave Browser, Scripting
6 points by LorenDB 79 days ago | 0 comments
Tell HN: Cloudflare is blocking Pale Moon and other non-mainstream browsers (ycombinator.com)
Cloudflare's Browser Intergrity Check/Verification/Challenge feature used by many websites, is denying access to users of non-mainstream browsers like Pale Moon.
Privacy, Web Browsing, Security, Technology, Censorship
1343 points by Hold-And-Modify 80 days ago | 524 comments