Reader mode is basically the lifehack that makes the web not suck. Combined with ad blockers, the web is pleasant. Every time I see a default plain vanilla browser on a web page I'm shocked how some people live.
the overflow property in HTML controls what happens in a given element when its contents extend past the element's boundaries, in other words when the contents overflow.
Overflow has 4 possible values (AFAIK): visible, scroll, auto, and hidden, where:
visible does not clip the content and lets it extend past the parent element,
scroll clips the content and adds a scrollbar so that the user can see the rest of the content,
auto adds a scrollbar only when necessary,
and hidden clips the content that extends past the parent and doesn't add a scrollbar.
Some paywalled/loginwalled sites load all of the article content regardless of whether the wall is up or not, so when a paywall pops up you can just go into the Inspect tool (usually CTRL+SHIFT+I) and delete the element containing the paywall, and/or, as some_random_nick said, change the article container's overflow property from hidden to scroll, letting you see all of the content
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some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org · 108 pts · 1y
That’s what reader mode is for. Works probably 85% of sites.
RoidingOldMan@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 1y
And refreshing the page while still in reader mode.
PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
I’ve been using that method for years now. Works a good number of the time.
silasmariner@programming.dev · 3 pts · 1y
Reader mode also works beautifully on mobile for sites that're otherwise friendly but have a clunky layout on width-constrained windows
some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 1y
Reader mode is basically the lifehack that makes the web not suck. Combined with ad blockers, the web is pleasant. Every time I see a default plain vanilla browser on a web page I'm shocked how some people live.
silasmariner@programming.dev · 1 pts · 1y
Well you're not fucking wrong mate
noodles@sh.itjust.works · 62 pts · 1y
Use element zapper tool from ublock origin
some_random_nick@lemmy.world · 42 pts · 1y
Also, don't forget to set
overflowfromhiddentoscroll.Jessica@discuss.tchncs.de · 20 pts · 1y
I'm gonna need you to elaborate on this because it sounds super helpful, but I don't understand
brachypelmasmithi@lemm.ee · 28 pts · 1y
the
overflowproperty in HTML controls what happens in a given element when its contents extend past the element's boundaries, in other words when the contents overflow.Overflow has 4 possible values (AFAIK):
visible,scroll,auto, andhidden, where:visibledoes not clip the content and lets it extend past the parent element,scrollclips the content and adds a scrollbar so that the user can see the rest of the content,autoadds a scrollbar only when necessary,and
hiddenclips the content that extends past the parent and doesn't add a scrollbar.Some paywalled/loginwalled sites load all of the article content regardless of whether the wall is up or not, so when a paywall pops up you can just go into the Inspect tool (usually
CTRL+SHIFT+I) and delete the element containing the paywall, and/or, as some_random_nick said, change the article container'soverflowproperty fromhiddentoscroll, letting you see all of the contentTheColonel@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 1y
This comes default in Safari now, even though I know most folks don’t use it.
FenrirIII@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I still have no idea how that works. I should probably read the instructions
Carnelian@lemmy.world · 35 pts · 1y
Slamming ctrl+P and reading the print preview works in many cases as well
Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org · 26 pts · 1y
brbposting@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 1y
Owner’s unknown, wonder if it’s just an “information wants to be free” minded person
Edit: that’s what Wiki said but the Internet seems to think it’s some guy from New York
undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch · 3 pts · 1y
I always get stuck in a captcha loop with them, but I have an Apple News subscription so I can just open in News most the time.
jawa21@lemmy.sdf.org · 22 pts · 1y
ICastFist@programming.dev · 20 pts · 1y
Meanwhile, I'm the cleaning guy, arriving with
12ft.ioAceFuzzLord@lemm.ee · 15 pts · 1y
I wish I was fast enough to do that or Ctrl + p.
At least sites like archive(dot)is and stuff exist.
samus12345@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 1y
MissJinx@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Sometimes you xan just select all, copy and paste in word too
wise_pancake@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 1y
If you want keyboard shortcuts in your terminal ctrl+x e opens the current command in your editor. When you save you can then run the command.
I don’t think this works with all shells but it’s easy to set up in modern ones.
PoolloverNathan@programming.dev · 1 pts · 1y
I thought it was Alt+V. Might be shell-dependent?
siriusmart@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
CTRL + P and article mode enters the chat
anzo@programming.dev · 3 pts · 1y
Bypass Paywalls Clean
Extension allows you to read articles from (supported) sites that implement a paywall.
You can also add a domain as custom site and try to bypass the paywall. Weekly updates are released for fixes and new sites.
Chrome: https://gitflic.ru/project/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-chrome-clean
Firefox: https://gitflic.ru/project/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean
Adblocker filter (& userscripts): https://gitflic.ru/project/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-clean-filters
PS GitFlic only has Russian interface (use like Google Translate).
ictRider@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y