HPR1728: Requested Topic: Favourite Browser Extensions

NoScript is great for blocking JavaScript that may be undesirable. Scripts tend to track users or load obtrusive or undesirable content in my experience. NoScript also blocks Adobe Flash and Java which can be resource hogs. A simple click will activate them. Scripts can be enabled or disabled by site.

HTTPS Everywhere will automatically direct your browser to a secure https version of sites you visit, if available. Great for security (obviously).

Adblock Edge is a great ad blocker. It blocks all ads no matter how obtrusive they are. Does not contain hidden white-list like more popular ad blocker: Adblock Plus.

LibreJS targets non free JavaScript. I think it is a fantastic idea but makes too many sites unusable. I prefer NoScript as I can more easily micro-manage scripts per domain.

Links:

• FireFox https://www.firefox.com/
• Ahuka's show about security certificates https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=1720
• NoScript https://noscript.net/
• HTTPS Everywhere https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere/
• Adblock Edge https://adstomper.bitbucket.org/
• LibreJS https://www.gnu.org/software/librejs/

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