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So, we haven't had to type http:// since 1997 or so, but we still have to type https:// unless the website has setup a redirection.

There's macros/textexpander/bookmark for overcoming the agonizing 8 seconds this takes. Anything else? Anything builtin to the browser?

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You can use extensions like HTTPS Everywhere (which was built by the EFF) or similar extensions.

HTTPS Everywhere uses a whitelist of sites that have good HTTPS support, so it doesn't force every page you visit to be HTTPS. Still a very helpful extension.

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  • Yes, it even works on the SE network, which we all know doesn't yet fully support https ...
    – DavidPostill
    Jan 10, 2017 at 18:10

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