Do you still use Firefox? I am still a Firefox fan, however the latest release in the Dev channel for Google Chrome has me really excited. One of the best extensions for Firefox was one called NoScript — a really easy way to make sure browsing stays secure.
Javascript is a vital piece of the web today — but at the same time, it’s another tool that hackers can use to steal your information through what’s called XSS (Cross-Site Scripting).
Google Chrome v5.0.317.0 now officially supports NoScript-like behavior, where you can prohibit all javascript from running, except the scripts you explicitly authorize. This new version also lets you selectively choose which cookies, images, plug-ins and pop-ups are allowed as well.
At first, this feature feels like Windows Vista — asking you if you want to allow scripts every time you click on something — but it doesn’t take long for your exemption list to become fairly robust.
Google Chrome is almost irresistible now — I can’t think of any reason, other than Firebug, why I should use Firefox anymore. Can you think of anything Google Chrome doesn’t do well enough to switch from your current browser?
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