Lynx Browser: A Text-Based Escape from the Surveillance State
2025-02-20

In the 2020s, using the internet feels like a constant battle. To combat pervasive surveillance, the Lynx browser—a veteran from the early days of the World Wide Web—is making a comeback. Lightweight and fast, it effectively blocks trackers and ads without extensions. While it only displays text and lacks image and video support, this is its strength: it's virtually untrackable. Paired with the FrogFind search engine, it simplifies page structures for easier reading. Learning a few keystrokes is a small price to pay for genuine online freedom.
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