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Nov. 14th, 2015 06:54 pm
alternative browsers
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sagaAnd how to make them function like Firefox and Chrome. This is here for people who find that Firefox and Chrome's functions might not be suitable for them, but don't know where to start! In no means does this mean that Firefox and Chrome are bad, cos they do update frequently. But sometimes you just want more variety because of (insert a reason here.) Reasons are usually Chrome being a total privacy hack (oh yeah I went there). Also, Chrome will be turning off adblock support for anything but Adblock Plus for non-enterprise, which actually whitelists ads already so it's not a true adblocker. It makes sense for Chrome because it's a business decision, but for those who want to use it on their own terms (for free), then continue on.
If you want your browsers to function like FF or Chrome and be able to use their add-ons and extensions, then this list is here 4 u. Note that this is made with Dreamwidth usage in mind, and also that my add-ons/extensions aren't the same as yours. This is just a resource list.
Recently, phone browsers has been added too. Once again, a resource list.
UPDATED: 14th January 2024
Firefox Alternatives
( Floorp )
( Waterfox )
Chrome Alternatives
( Opera )
( Opera GX )
( Vivaldi )
Phone Browsers
NOTE: With Dreamwidth's updates, the bottom stuff is becoming less and less relevant. Basically just pick the safest mobile browser (spoilers: In this list? It's Firefox. The importance of add-ons.)
So the reason why this is here is because of the importance of responsive browsers on your phone. Dreamwidth is not a responsive site if you use the default skins and not the layouts (where they're all responsive). As such, we need to kick out Chrome for being the default on Android. Also Chrome's a pretty terrible phone browser anyway, there are many out there that are good.
So what would be the options for Mobile Browsing in a Dreamwidth world? Anything with Text-Wrap/Reflow. What the hell is Text-Wrap or Text Reflow? Basically, it crams and sometimes resizes all your text into the screen properly, making sure it flows naturally when you read or zoom in. Meaning you don't have to keep swiping side to side just to read your entire page.
Sadly, there are only two browsers in existence (at the time of me writing this) that still have it.
( Opera )
( FIREFOX )
This post will be constantly updated because of new developments. And maybe if more new browsers crop up (but I'll only put up ones I feel are pretty decent alternatives, so should be long-lived at least!). Feel free to make some suggestions with how you got it working like the above.
If you want your browsers to function like FF or Chrome and be able to use their add-ons and extensions, then this list is here 4 u. Note that this is made with Dreamwidth usage in mind, and also that my add-ons/extensions aren't the same as yours. This is just a resource list.
Recently, phone browsers has been added too. Once again, a resource list.
UPDATED: 14th January 2024
Firefox Alternatives
( Floorp )
( Waterfox )
Chrome Alternatives
( Opera )
( Opera GX )
( Vivaldi )
Phone Browsers
NOTE: With Dreamwidth's updates, the bottom stuff is becoming less and less relevant. Basically just pick the safest mobile browser (spoilers: In this list? It's Firefox. The importance of add-ons.)
So the reason why this is here is because of the importance of responsive browsers on your phone. Dreamwidth is not a responsive site if you use the default skins and not the layouts (where they're all responsive). As such, we need to kick out Chrome for being the default on Android. Also Chrome's a pretty terrible phone browser anyway, there are many out there that are good.
So what would be the options for Mobile Browsing in a Dreamwidth world? Anything with Text-Wrap/Reflow. What the hell is Text-Wrap or Text Reflow? Basically, it crams and sometimes resizes all your text into the screen properly, making sure it flows naturally when you read or zoom in. Meaning you don't have to keep swiping side to side just to read your entire page.
Sadly, there are only two browsers in existence (at the time of me writing this) that still have it.
( Opera )
( FIREFOX )
This post will be constantly updated because of new developments. And maybe if more new browsers crop up (but I'll only put up ones I feel are pretty decent alternatives, so should be long-lived at least!). Feel free to make some suggestions with how you got it working like the above.
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