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what web browser do you use and why? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by Bicyclejohn@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I use geh Firefox forks mull and fennec, I occasionally use vanadium. I just like privacy but tor is overkill for me

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[–] Bicyclejohn@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Isn't tor overkill for dealing with companies?

[–] Tretiak@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

If it doesn't affect the overall convenience of the user, it certainly doesn't hurt; and gives you peace of mind.

[–] comfy@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For me, companies includes Cloudflare, Google, Amazon and Meta, and my primary goal is anonymity to them (rather than security). So no, Tor and Tor Browser is not overkill for these companies.