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  • You don’t have to update the filter lists. You can have a totally local offline list that never updates, but you can add your own exceptions and filters. I mean you can do what you want, but I think there are some misconceptions. In example uMatrix is not spyware. It does not send unwanted information to developers back. And people audit not only the code, but also what is sent through network after installation.

    If you really don’t trust much, which is understandable (i am not trying to convince you to install spyware), then I think Firefox is not the best browser for you. In that case it would be better to use a browser like LibreWolf, a fork of Firefox with configurations of privacy and security in mind. It comes with uBlock Origin plugin though, if that is a deal breaker.

    Good luck finding a solution. I don’t know any way doing it in Firefox without addons.





  • I think uMatrix extension does that? But the user interface might be a little bit unintuitive at first and you have to learn how to enable and disable specific domains. And you have to click the save button to make the settings permanent for that website. The cool thing is, you have detailed control which domain for each website and even what type they can access.

    But that is not strict what you was asking. So if you really want strictly prohibit all domains and files from being accessed and loaded up by default, then you should look into other configuration or extension. I am not aware of such a configuration in Firefox itself.

    Edit: Yes I know you don’t want to use an extension, but if Firefox itself does not provide it, that would be your best next thing.






  • That bit was odd for me too. I think the author means “nobody” based on the online reactions and discussions about Firefox. And you shouldn’t take the term/word too literal. So I can understand the view at least, because that is what I am getting too. The problem is, that mostly negative opinions are discussed. And mostly from tech people, which I personally assume most Firefox users might be.