I'm using Mint 18.3 Cinnamon and would like to install uBlock Origin and NoScript to enhance computer security. These two apps are frequently mentioned/recommended by Mint Forum posters, so that's my reason for choosing them.
Mint's Software Manager shows "Xul-ext-ublock-origin" but nothing for NoScript, so I assume I'm to use the Firefox Add-ons Manager as the download source. Is this correct? The Firefox Add-ons Manager also lists "NoScript Security Suite." Is that the right one to install?
In addition to the question about where to get them, any guidance for using the two apps would be welcome as well.
Thank you for your continuing help!
<SOLVED> uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
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<SOLVED> uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
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Re: uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
Those are browser add-ons. You get them though the add-on manager of your browser, like you assumed.
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Re: uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
Hi @ablebaker,
Yes many here, including myself use both these.
There will be a taming period with noscript as it learns your preferred permissions.
In most browsers press Ctrl+Shift+A then search for the add-on by name.
Yes many here, including myself use both these.
There will be a taming period with noscript as it learns your preferred permissions.
In most browsers press Ctrl+Shift+A then search for the add-on by name.
Everything in life was difficult before it became easy.
Re: uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
uBlock Rrigin is easy, Noscript definitely isn't. I'd suggest looking up some noscript guides.
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Re: uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
Yes. After installation look at NoScript under Add Ons chose Option mark all defaults and switch to Not Trusted.
If done look for "mozilla" and "noscript" and mark them as Trusted. Now you can decide from case to case to allow JavaScript or not. In doubt, you just choose Temporary - the switch on the far right ...
Re: uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
Thanks to all who replied. I'm very grateful to this forum community for the help provided.
I've got the two apps installed. I especially appreciate the guidance from absque fenestris re NoScript settings. I was having difficulty using some sites after NoScript's installation and running it in the default mode without any tweaking, so absque fenestris' suggestions may help in that regard.
I've got the two apps installed. I especially appreciate the guidance from absque fenestris re NoScript settings. I was having difficulty using some sites after NoScript's installation and running it in the default mode without any tweaking, so absque fenestris' suggestions may help in that regard.
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Re: <SOLVED> uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
NoScript can be a PITA, especially with banking institutions.
I finally took it off as being too much of a nuisance.
I am now using only uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger.
I finally took it off as being too much of a nuisance.
I am now using only uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger.
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Re: <SOLVED> uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
For banking, payments, purchases, etc. I would use a separate browser (because of all the cookies, passwords, login pages ...) - the business browser
...and another for everything else
...and another for everything else
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Re: <SOLVED> uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
slimjet browser with the startpage search engine is my choice for banking...if emailing between my bank and myself, protonmail based in switzerland is in my opinion the best choice as well...DAMIEN
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Re: <SOLVED> uBlock Origin and NoScript: Where to get them?
...funnily I use mailbox.org in Germany ...DAMIEN1307 wrote: ⤴Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:40 am slimjet browser with the startpage search engine is my choice for banking...if emailing between my bank and myself, protonmail based in switzerland is in my opinion the best choice as well...DAMIEN