RE: https://infosec.exchange/@iampytest1/116304028056537792
Here is the thread on implementing the adblocker: https://github.com/BrowserWorks/waterfox/issues/4182
It seems they were able to build off of Mozilla's implementation of Brave's adblock-rust, see https://infosec.exchange/@iampytest1/116425915920064942
Thanks yet again to Ryan.
There are NO ads on the Internet.
Step 1)
Vivaldi web browser.
https://vivaldi.com/download
Settings > Block Trackers and Ads
Step 2)
Ublock Origin
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm
In uBlock Origin be sure to enable all sources under "Filter List"
Step 3)
Privacy Badger
https://privacybadger.org
Step 4)
Bypass Paywalls Clean
https://gitflic.ru/project/magnolia1234/magnolia1234
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Waterfox introduces native ad blocking in beta
Waterfox 6.6.11 brings native ad blocking in beta, powered by Brave's technology. The update includes new privacy features and important technical notes for users.https://yoota.it/en/waterfox-introduces-native-ad-blocking-in-beta/
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The GitLab mirror of @hagezi's repository is no more, due to a variety of technical issues.
The maintainer recommends users switch to other mirrors, specifically "JsDelivr, Github RAW or Codeberg".
(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)
Introducing Proton Workspace: An encrypted suite for team collaboration:
https://proton.me/business/blog/proton-workspace
(Now my university will have a hard time finding an excuse to use Office 365 lol)
ONLYOFFICE ends its partnership with Nextcloud over new unauthorized "Euro-Office" fork:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/onlyoffice-ends-its-partnership-with-nextcloud-over-new-unauthorized-euro-office-fork/
The Document Foundation kicks out Collabora Office devs from LibreOffice project:
https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/tdf-ejects-its-core-developers/
(April's Fools joke, I think? Or is it real? 🤔)
Arti 2.2 enables HTTP CONNECT by default, enhances RPC features, and fixes security issues:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/arti-2-2-enables-http-connect-by-default-enhances-rpc-features-and-fixes-security-issues/
Servo 0.0.6 Released With Many Great Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-0.0.6-Released
Pi-hole releases FTL v6.6, Web v6.5, and Core v6.4.1 with security fixes, adds MAC control:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/pi-hole-releases-ftl-v6-6-web-v6-5-and-core-v6-4-1-with-security-fixes-adds-mac-control/
OpenVPN 2.7.1 Released with New Features, Improvements, and Bug Fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/openvpn-2-7-1-released-with-new-features-improvements-and-bug-fixes
Kodi 22 'Piers' Alpha 3 is out -- download it now!:
https://betanews.com/article/kodi-22-piers-alpha-3-is-out-download-it-now/
Ollama gains major performance boosts on Apple Silicon thanks to Apple's MLX framework:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ollama-gains-major-performance-boosts-on-apple-silicon-thanks-to-apple-s-mlx-framework/
Cloudflare Announces EmDash As Open-Source "Spiritual Successor" To WordPress:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Cloudflare-EmDash
Vulkan 1.4.348 Ships Four New Extensions - Including One To Help OpenGL Emulation:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.348-Released
Nginx 1.29.7 Delivers Multipath TCP Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nginx-1.29.7-Multipath-TCP
Gentoo Releases Experimental Images Using GNU/Hurd:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Gentoo-GNU-Hurd-Experimental
Redox OS Introducing New CPU Scheduler For ~1.5x Performance In Heavy Tasks:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-New-CPU-Sched
Coreboot 26.03 Open-Source Firmware Adds Full Support for Intel PantherLake SoCs:
https://9to5linux.com/coreboot-26-03-open-source-firmware-adds-full-support-for-intel-pantherlake-socs
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