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Update Firefox immediately – Computerworld
Expired certificates have recently caused a lot of chaos, including for Chromecast users. With that in mind, Mozilla is now urging all Firefox users to immediately update the browser to the latest version. The reason: an older certificate expires on Friday, which means users who have not updated for a long time could be in trouble. According to Bleeping Computer,…
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Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers
Google’s latest crackdown on browser extension has rendered popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin inoperable on Chrome, as the company pushes forward with its switch to Manifest V3. The move, which critics say weakens privacy protections, affects all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. Meanwhile, Firefox is doubling down on its commitment to ad-blocking tools, promising to support both Manifest V2…
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Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Inflaming Users Over Data Usage
Image: iStock Mozilla wants to set the record straight: The company needs a license “to make some of the basic functionality” of its Firefox open source browser possible, but that does not give it ownership of a user’s data. The clarification comes days after the company introduced Terms of Use (TOU) for Firefox, along with an updated Privacy Notice, explaining…
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Mozilla is under fire for its updated Firefox user agreement – Computerworld
Mozilla last week updated the Firefox user agreement — something that normally does not provoke strong reactions. This time, however, the changes led to a wave of criticism, because some of the wording can be interpreted as giving Mozilla free rein to do whatever it wants with users’ data. In particular, the following paragraph has raised user ire: “When you…
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Mozilla is already revising its new Firefox terms to clarify how it handles user data
When you upload or input information through Firefox, you hereby grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use that information to help you navigate, experience, and interact with online content as you indicate with your use of Firefox. Source link
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Firefox continues Manifest V2 support as Chrome disables MV2 ad-blockers
Mozilla has renewed its promise to continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions alongside Manifest V3, giving users the freedom to use the extensions they want in their browser. Manifest V3 is a Google-developed browser extension specification aimed at making add-on functionality in web browsers safer by restricting overly permissive network requests and remote content loading. Despite the intentions, Manifest V3 places restrictions…
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Why I Switched to Firefox and Never Looked Back
My work PC is an old potato, and Chrome makes its fans cry whenever I open a lot of tabs. I always thought it was just my aging computer’s fault, until I switched to Firefox and found out it was Chrome all along. Everything That Chrome Can Do and More For as long as I can remember, Chrome has been…
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10 Firefox Config Setting to Tweak for Improved Performance and Privacy
Most people access the internet with whichever browser comes with their device (or nags them enough to install it), and use it with all its default options. They’re missing out: Firefox lets you tweak a whole lot of browser settings so that you can customize and secure your internet experience. How to Access the Firefox Configuration Editor Using about:config Typing…
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How to make ChatGPT the default search engine on Firefox
On Firefox, you can make ChatGPT the default search engine if you no longer like the search results from Google, and Bing isn’t an option. In this guide, I will explain the steps to complete this configuration on Windows 11. Although OpenAI has an official extension to change the default search to ChatGPT, it’s limited to Chromium-based browsers, such as…
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Mozilla really wants you to set Firefox as default Windows browser
Google undoubtedly dominates the desktop browser market, while Microsoft Edge has shown notable growth in recent times. However, Firefox continues to face challenges in attracting new users. In an effort to turn the tide, Mozilla is testing a fresh approach that could persuade more people to switch their default browser on Windows during the installation of the browser. BleepingComputer installed…
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