"I do not want AI in my web browser. I just don't. I also don't want companies collecting information about me, or sponsored content and product integrations. All those bits make me want to pull my hair out. I like my privacy and want to browse, you know, the old-fashioned way. I do use AI (on occasion), but only locally-installed AI and only for specific purposes (such as learning Python or researching a topic when I don't want to use a standard search engine)."
"Just the browser strips your web browser of the things you don't want, such as AI and telemetry. It's free, easy to use, and works with the three most popular browsers (Chrome, Edge, and Firefox). I was skeptical at first, but after looking through the project's GitHub repository, I was convinced that Just The Browser was worth a try. Essentially, what Just The Browser does is apply configuration files to the browsers mentioned above, stripping them of unwanted features."
"That's why, when I heard about Just The Browser, I hoped I could jettison the cruft and get back to a more focused and efficient experience in my browser. OK, so the reality is that you can manually disable those features in the browser configuration. For example, you could open Microsoft Edge, navigate to edge://flags, and comb through the massive list of options to disable what you don't want."
Just The Browser removes AI, telemetry, sponsored content, and product integrations from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. The project provides configuration files and scripts that disable unwanted browser features without manual flag editing. The tool is free and open-source and supports the three most popular browsers. The approach simplifies privacy-focused browser hardening by automating configuration changes. Users who prefer local AI and minimal data collection can use the tool to restore a more focused, efficient browsing experience. The project's GitHub repository hosts the configurations and allows verification of the modifications before applying them.
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