Exactly. If this comes to pass, you're still free to run an "unattested" browser if you want, but web sites are going to require it "for security" to make sure you are using an "untampered" with browser (I.e. no blocking ads)

I just use it in the browser like a web app

Maybe you could find a device that runs OpenWRT with an integrated switch?

Nice setup. But is the 2 Post rack leaning? That would drive me nuts 😱