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ForgedCrank

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16. I guess

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #13)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 11:28 PM

Oct 6

I should have finished my thought.
There is a metric sh** ton of misinformation flying around, and much of it outright blatant lies. I don't think I've ever seen it so bad. It's affecting people who trust certain sources just a little bit too much. Let me put it this way, we are being lied to a lot, and it's not all coming from the Trump press, not by a long shot.

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Re Firefox browser: anybody else who uses it as default browser notice a change in browser home page? [View all] Attilatheblond Oct 6 OP

To your 3 questions: No, no, and no. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 6 #1

I'm using firefox now - when you say "tiles" of most used site. Can you elaborate? walkingman Oct 6 #2

Not an extension, it was just the Firefox page when I opened browser or a new tab on browser Attilatheblond Oct 6 #4

Oh, I think you mean when you open a new page or tab ! Open Preferences and click on the "Home" icon. eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #10

I use Firefox - no problem OutNow Oct 6 #3

I didn't have problems either.... until I shut my browser for a while. Now, POOF all those navigation buttons gone Attilatheblond Oct 6 #5

Perhaps you had not restarted the browser since you got the last update ?? See my other message below. nt eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #7

Try this....go to settings, select home, go down to recent activity, and select "visited pages" walkingman Oct 6 #11

Thank you for tip. Done... Attilatheblond Oct 6 #15

Each time you get a browser update, it is a good idea to check your settings. eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #6

I went from Firefox to Chrome True Dough Oct 6 #8

You can choose "downloard but don't install" or other options, such as no auto download at all (not really recommended). eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #9

Thanks for recommendation, will give Brave a look Attilatheblond Oct 6 #14

If I ForgedCrank Oct 6 #12

I'm not paranoid, but I am a realist and it is pretty obvious the executive branch is at war with the people Attilatheblond Oct 6 #13

I guess ForgedCrank Oct 6 #16