Community Picks·3yI quit Google Chrome after 15 years: Here’s where I ended up and why
Laptop Mag: I quit Google Chrome after 15 years and decided it was time to take a break from Google Chrome. Chrome is impressively intuitive and well laid out — something that not every browser can wear as a badge of pride. The last week and change have been an eye-opener of sorts.
Chrome Developers·3yWhat's new in CSS and UI: I/O 2023 Edition
What's new in CSS and UI: I/O 2023 Edition - Chrome Developers. What’s new inCSS andUI: I-O 20 23 Edition. The past few months have ushered in a golden era for web UI. New platform features let you build logical interfaces with components that own their responsive styling information.
omg! ubuntu!·3yFirefox 118 Released With Killer New Feature
Firefox 118 Released With Killer New Feature - OMG! Ubuntu Reading websites written in other languages is made MUCH easier in the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. You no longer need to copy and paste text in another language into an online translator to find out what it says as Mozilla Firefox 118 is able to translate websites from one (supported) language to another.
Community Picks·3yThe new @font-face syntax
The new @font-face syntax has also been supported since Safari 17, Firefox 106 and Chrome 108. The new syntax looks like this: What’s changed? Instead of using strings, we use keywords. There are certain technical capabilities of fonts that the file type alone doesn't tell us.
Pointer·3yfathyb/carbonyl: Chromium running inside your terminal
Carbonyl is a Chromium-based browser built to run in a terminal. It's snappy, starts in less than a second, runs at 60 FPS, and idles at 0% CPU usage. It does not require a window server (i.e. works in a safe-mode console), and even runs through SSH.
The Register·3yArc is a radical new take on the web browser
Arc is a radical new take on the web browser. It is based on the Chromium engine, and comes from a startup which modestly calls itself the Browser Company of New York. Arc's sidebar contains at least three different functions, all integrated into one, and it also attempts to automatically manage your tabs for you.
Hacker News·3yWeb fingerprinting is worse than I thought
Web fingerprinting is a method of tracking users across different browsing sessions and websites using unique device and browser specifications. It is becoming a popular method of user tracking and can undermine online privacy. Firefox with resistFingerprinting=true or Tor Browser are recommended for protecting against fingerprinting.
Machine Learning News·3yMozilla Brings a Fake Review Checker AI Tool to Firefox
Mozilla's Firefox integrates a review checker called Fakespot, which uses AI to detect fraudulent online reviews and provide users with a reliable means of evaluating products. Over 80% of shoppers have encountered fraudulent feedback online, making Fakespot a powerful tool in combating the proliferation of fake reviews.
The Verge·3yMozilla is creating a startup to build more open and trustworthy AI
Mozilla is creating a new startup called Mozilla.ai, which the company hopes ‘will build a trustworthy and independent open-source AI ecosystem’ Moez Draief, a longtime AI researcher and scientist, is leading the new startup, and Mozilla is investing $30 million to get it started.
LambdaTest·3ySelenium Manager in Selenium 4.11.0: New Features and Improvements
Selenium Manager in Selenium 4.11.0: New Features and Improvements. Selenium manager is a binary tool generated using Rust that provides automated driver management for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Edge. It is still in Beta; it is becoming a relevant component of Selenium.
asayer·3yCross-Browser Compatibility: Tips and Techniques
Cross-browser compatibility makes it possible for websites to run on any browser. It helps to manage the time and expenses used in browser-specific coding and testing. Gecko, Blink, and Trident are four of the most widely used rendering engines. For example, Chrome has gained market share over the past few years.
Hacker News·2yWhy Bother With uBlock Origin Being Blocked In Chrome? Now Is The Best Time To Switch To Firefox
The article discusses the importance of privacy while browsing the internet and recommends using Firefox as a privacy-oriented browser. It highlights the advantages of Firefox over mainstream browsers, such as being owned by a non-profit organization, open-source code, and a wide range of privacy-enhancing features. The article also mentions other privacy-oriented browsers like DuckDuckGo, Mullvad Browser, Brave Browser, Puffin Secure Browser, PaleMoon, GNU IceCat, Tor Browser, and Hyphanet. However, it concludes that Firefox is the best choice for general users due to its customizable options, privacy extensions, and commitment to user experience.
asayer·3yEffective Cross-Browser Testing Strategies
Cross-browser testing involves testing a web application to ensure it functions and appears on different browsers and versions. It involves verifying that websites or web applications work and look the same across different web browsers and their versions. This article explores the best practices and strategies for efficient cross- browser testing.
omg! ubuntu!·3yFirefox 113 Finally Makes Picture-in-Picture Mode Useful
Firefox 113 Finally Makes Picture-in-Picture Mode Useful - OMG! Ubuntu A new version of Mozilla Firefox is rolling out across Windows, macOS and, more importantly to us, Linux. Firefox 113 is an interesting update that enhances the browser’s capabilities in a number of areas.
Hacker News·3yRelease 1.53.0 · gorhill/uBlock
Release 1.53.0 of uBlock introduces fixes and changes, such as additional set-cookie names, improved google-ima shim script, and support for quoting scriptlet parameters with backticks. It also provides information on how to install uBlock for Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
LambdaTest·3yA Guide To Download Selenium and Set It Up On Multiple IDEs
A Guide To Download Selenium and Set It Up on Multiple IDEs - LambdaTest A Guide to Download and Set it Up on multiple IDEs. Selenium is an automation framework for web-based application testing which enterprises and small-scale organizations use to automate web browsers on various platforms and operating systems.
It's Foss·2y5 Most Privacy Focused Web Browsers
The article highlights several privacy-focused web browsers including LibreWolf, Brave, Firefox, Tor Browser, and Mullvad Browser. Each browser offers different features and levels of privacy protection, allowing users to choose the one that suits their needs.
