FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons)
Prevents history navigation using forward and back buttons on your mouse
What is FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons)?
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Summary
This extension prevents default actions (forward/back history jumps) for mouse side buttons (4 and 5)
FAQ: Q: Why do you need a permission to change contents for all websites? A: Because it allows this extension to inject 5 lines of JavaScript code into webpages, preventing default mouse actions. You can verify the contents of injected code using dev tools (F12) -> Sources -> Content scripts (on the left side) -> FFMSB. Contents of this file are also provided in screenshots section because there's nothing else to take screenshots of :)
Q: IT DOES NOT WOOOOORK :(((( A: It does, except for 2 cases :)
- Chrome Web Store (extensions are not allowed to use content scripts here due to security reasons)
- Chrome menus, including the entire top bar (again, it's impossible to intercept shortcuts while your mouse is there)
Q: Who is this made for? A: For people who use these buttons in other applications running alongside Chrome - for example, in VOIP software as push-to-talk button
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Pros
- Simple but effective
- Helpful for using mouse side buttons for specific functions
- Works as advertised
- Useful for disabling side buttons in Chrome
Cons
- May require browser restart after installation or mouse plug/unplug events
- Does not work for some users
Most mentioned
- Works as advertised
- Thank you!
- Should be default in Chrome settings
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Safety
Risk impact
FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons) is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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