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StanGr

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3. Chrome is nothing more than a data mining tool disguised as a browser.

Reply to DuaneBidoux (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 05:24 PM

Aug 2013

Yes, it is fast, but all it does is collect your browsing data for Google. The licensing agreement makes no effort to hide this fact. Avoid it at all costs.

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Can't get Chrome to download from Youtube [View all] DuaneBidoux Jun 2013 OP

I think google prohibits youtube downloads bananas Jun 2013 #1

Firefox has plugins for downloading Youtube videos MannyGoldstein Jun 2013 #2

Chrome is nothing more than a data mining tool disguised as a browser. StanGr Aug 2013 #3

I switched back to Firefox, Firefox Quantum. Works extremely well and I no longer feel invaded RKP5637 Feb 2018 #7

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