NoScript as a staple in the toolbox
I know we’ve talked about NoScript here before, however it is something worth discussing on a regular basis, as it is a simple, solid product that works. Whenever I build a new desktop or laptop, one of the first things that goes in is Firefox and NoScript as a solid browser combo to continue safely building out and running a system. The choice of browser software is probably more a matter of personal choice, but a solid security addon for the browser is a must these days, and I have found NoScript to be a solid addon for Firefox. It is stable, updated constantly (for which I am reminded on a regular basis when I open Firefox) and a product with a very long, proven track record. One of the solid aspects of NoScript has been the ‘always block by default’ approach, ‘deny all/permit by exception’ philosophy that stops all scripts, and allows me to permit only the content I want or need.
Take a look at NoScript, let us know what you think in the comments, as well as any other addon musts for browsers.
tony d0t carothers --gmail
Comments
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
Thanks for sharing that, I may give this a try.
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
I also use FlashBlock. It takes a few extra clicks to see videos or other Flash content, but pages tend to load faster (in combination with NoScript).
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
I also use HTTPS-EveryWhere, a small, simple, useful add-on.
But the most valuable browser accessory of all is Privoxy, I would
never get on the web without it. And of course the MVPS Hosts file, managed easily by HostsMan. These 3 applications combine to make web browsing smooth and frustration-free (on Windows at least!).
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
It's great for the technical user who wants to deal with it. It's a real eye-opener to see how many scripts load from how many different websites for the average page. Unfortunately, non-technical users will just think that it broke the internet for them...
Kevin
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
Anonymous
Jun 8th 2015
9 years ago
Note to developers: I always block the entire site summarily on my system if it has more than 10 scripts.
I also run ghostery routinely on all my systems.
Anonymous
Jun 9th 2015
9 years ago