My browser does the same things as Privoxy. Why should I use Privoxy at all?
Modern browsers do indeed have some of the same functionality as Privoxy. Maybe this is adequate for you. But Privoxy is very versatile and powerful, and can probably do a number of things your browser just can’t. In addition, a proxy is good choice if you use multiple browsers, or have a LAN with multiple computers since Privoxy can run as a server application. This way all the configuration is in one place, and you don’t have to maintain a similar configuration for possibly many browsers or users. Note, however, that it’s recommended to leverage both your browser’s and Privoxy’s privacy enhancing features at the same time. While your browser probably lacks some features Privoxy offers, it should also be able to do some things more reliable, for example restricting and suppressing JavaScript.
Related Questions
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