I’ve been using the Firefox docker container through the gluetun docker container (runs great with proton and mullvad) and it’s been really great.
To me it’s kind of like a less restricted tor browser, for when you need something stronger in terms of speed or IP blocking. And maybe something more persistent.
And it always stays open even when you close your connection.
Some of my use cases are:
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Anonymously downloading larger files through the clearnet.
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Anonymous ChatGPT usage.
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Manually looking for torrent magnet links (though I usually do that with the tor browser)
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Accessing shadow libraries
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wait what how am I hearing about this Firefox docker for the first time. Got a kink to the dockerhub?
Hopefully this will work remotely on a smartphone because I’m looking for all ways to defeat FB messenger and access it through a desktop browser which they enforce. Thanks for sharing
Got a kink to the dockerhub?
I confess! Docker is my kink! /s
You know you can just request the desktop site on FB messenger and use it on your phone that way right?
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-view-desktop-version-of-any-site-on-mobile/
I’m assuming, this is what OP is using: https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-firefox/
Yes
It’s a little laggy and not mobile optimized, so it wouldn’t be the vest choice for a smartphone
So it’s the use of a browser within a browser? Is it any different than just using Firefox containers (they are AWESOME!!!) and a VPN add-on?
I just setup kasm workspaces and it’s been awesome for anonymously using a web browser.
Firefox dockers are amazing. I have one running on my home network. I use it to access my router settings when I am away from home.
That’s a pretty good use case with the router - I’m gonna try that
But you can just do that with a normal VPN? What’s the advantage doing it like this?
