Smart HTTPS VS Temporary Containers

• Automatic Redirection to HTTPS
  Smart HTTPS automatically changes HTTP protocol to HTTPS, which enhances the security of your browsing by ensuring that the connection is encrypted.
• Fallback to HTTP
  In cases where an HTTPS version of the site is not available, it can automatically revert back to HTTP, ensuring you can still access the website instead of facing a disruption.
• Whitelist Feature
  Allows users to maintain a whitelist of websites that should always be accessed using HTTP, providing flexibility and control over the browsing experience.
• Improved Privacy
  By automatically using HTTPS, it helps in protecting user data from eavesdroppers and enhances privacy while browsing the web.

Possible disadvantages

• Compatibility Issues
  Some websites may not function correctly over HTTPS, leading to potential misbehavior or broken features when accessed using Smart HTTPS.
• Potential for Increased Loading Times
  Sometimes, redirecting to HTTPS can result in slightly longer loading times, especially if the server's configuration is not optimal for HTTPS.
• Resource Intensive
  The addon might consume additional resources to check for HTTPS versions of every site, which could impact browser performance, especially on older systems.
• Limited Control Over Redirection
  Users might have limited ability to control which sites are redirected to HTTPS if they haven't preemptively whitelisted specific HTTP sites.

• Enhanced Privacy
  Temporary Containers ensure that each new tab gets its own isolated container, preventing websites from tracking users across different sessions.
• Easy Session Management
  Users can manage browsing sessions more effectively by keeping site data and login details contained within specific temporary containers.
• Automation
  The extension automates the process of opening new tabs in containers, removing the need for manual intervention and simplifying the user experience.
• Compatibility
  Temporary Containers are compatible with existing Firefox features and other extensions like Multi-Account Containers, offering flexibility in managing privacy.

Possible disadvantages

• Learning Curve
  New users might need time to fully understand the functionality and configuration of Temporary Containers, as it requires understanding how to best utilize its features.
• Resource Consumption
  Using multiple temporary containers can increase memory usage compared to a single browsing session, potentially affecting performance on low-end devices.
• Limited to Firefox
  This feature is specific to Firefox, limiting its usability for users who prefer or need to use other browsers.
• Site Compatibility Issues
  Some websites may not function correctly when opened in temporary containers due to strict isolation settings affecting cookies and site data.

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• “We don’t track you … except for when we get paid for it.”

  Smart HTTPS, site This tries to send you to https sites instead of http sites. Using http sites makes you venerable to man in the middle attacks. (dont use http on public wifis if possible). Source: over 4 years ago

• question about non secure websites

  I'd recommend using Smart HTTPS which automatically makes your site's HTTPS if it can offer it so it will reduce these situations. Here's the site where you can choose whichever browser you use. https://mybrowseraddon.com/smart-https.html. Source: over 4 years ago

• What's New with Firefox 142

  If you haven't seen it, there's also https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/temporary-containers/ (https://github.com/stoically/temporary-containers MIT) when you don't care about the containers but do care that... - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago

• Tor has teamed up with Mullvad VPN to launch the Mullvad Browser.

  I use the Firefox container extension all day https://github.com/stoically/temporary-containers. If this isn't included, it'd be a deal killer for me. I'll check it out. Source: over 3 years ago

• Reddit and its "privacy".

  You should using Firefox containers, You can containerize ddg or reddit. If you care privacy more than ease then you can use Temporary Container. Source: over 3 years ago

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