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barnaclebutt , to Technology in Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request

I just checked. Manage Your Extensions -> Install Add-on From File...

Super easy. Am I missing something here? I don't have any extra restrictions or steps at all. I have Bypass Paywalls Clean installed from a github build without any issue.

barnaclebutt , to Technology in Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request

Maybe that's a Windows thing. I haven't done it in a while. I really just install ublock and ghosterly. Here's a link to the instructions: https://robots.net/software-and-applications/browsers-and-extensions/how-to-install-xpi-file-in-firefox/

barnaclebutt , to Technology in Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request

You don't need one. It is easy to install an xpi in Firefox. The app store isn't necessary. I.e., no walled garden. I wouldn't blame Mozilla here.

barnaclebutt , to Technology in After announcing increased prices, Spotify to Pay Songwriters About $150 Million Less Next Year

Ugh, that's disgusting. Which manager so I know to stay away from it?

barnaclebutt , to Technology in Stop using Opera Browser and Opera GX

Isn't Vivaldi also shady?

barnaclebutt , to Technology in YouTube Says New 5-Second Video Load Delay Is Supposed to Punish Ad Blockers, Not Firefox Users

The last scenario is clearly a breach of anti-trust laws. It is time for alphabet to be broken up. Their monopoly is way worse than AT&T every was.

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