This is a question that for some is easy to answer and for others may not be as easy to answer. So all input could help other people find and make a more knowledgeable choice and one that helps them towards their privacy goals.

  • xthexder@l.sw0.com
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    5 days ago

    uBlock Origin will also show you a list of all the blocked resources and their domains. It’s somewhat effective against tracking (though admittedly I don’t know how uMatrix does it, maybe it’s a little different)

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      7 hours ago

      with ublock origin you would have to edit the blocklist and add the url you want to block/unblock. with umatrix you have a table like this:

      you can block/unblock domains, and also change the global configuration. I, by default, block all javascript and XHR and enable some if they are needed.

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        5 hours ago

        That does seem better for fine grained control. Personally I don’t really bother with much outside the block lists, and the defaults work well, so uBlock Origin has been fine for me.

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          5 hours ago

          yeah, uBlock origin usually works, but it doesn’t block everything. uMatrix is a bit of a compromise between ublock origin and disabling javascript.