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Firefox’s new Monitor service will let you know if you’ve been hacked
Firefox Monitor will let users of its browsers know if their data has been compromised. The service integrates with Have I Been Pwned to alert users if they've been hacked by checking to see if their email address is part of a data dump.
Computing
Mozilla goes all-in on voice commands with its latest browser concept
Mozilla is said to be working on a new type of internet browser that would let you navigate it entirely by using your voice. With vocal commands at its core, the Scout browser could be the best browser for accessibility.
Web
Firefox lets you test new features for side-by-side views and customizing colors
Love Firefox? You might love it even more now that you can open two tabs side by side and customize it with colors. Side View and Colors are currently being offered via Mozilla's Test Pilot program, so why not give them a go?
Computing
Chrome is still our favorite browser (but Firefox is catching up!)
Choosing a web browser for surfing the web can be tough with all the great options you have out there. Here we pit the latest versions of Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Edge, and Vivaldi against one another to find the best browsers for most…
Computing
Mozilla teamed up with a brewery for an open-sourced beer, and we downed a pint
Mozilla and Widmer partnered to create an open-source beer, informed by a survey of beer drinkers' tastes. The result, OpenSourcery, is a drinkable American IPA typical of the style, and it's just the beginning,
Computing
Firefox 60 is the first browser to support password-free internet logins
The latest version of Firefox is out, and with it arrives support for the WebAuthn standard. This allows you to log into web accounts without a password. The drawback, for now, is a need for a physical security key.
Mobile
Firefox to take another crack at putting ads in new browser tabs
Mozilla is having another go at incorporating ads into its Firefox browser. They'll appear as personalized sponsored links when a user opens a new tab, and will add a new revenue stream alongside search contracts and donations.
Computing
Pinning websites to your taskbar is as easy as following these quick steps
Would you like to know how to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows 10 in order to use browser links like apps? Whichever browser you're using, it's easier than you might think. Here's how to get it done.
Computing
Not all cookies are safe for munching. Here's how to clear them in your browser
Cookies are useful when it comes to saving your login credentials and other data, but they can also be used by advertisers to track your browsing habits across multiple sites. Here's how to clear cookies in five major browsers.
Computing
Major web browsers will support web-based fingerprint, facial authentication
The World Wide Web Consortium said that Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are working to incorporate the new WebAuthn standard into their browsers. It's part of a collaboration with FIDO to support biometric authentication.
Virtual Reality
Mozilla announces Firefox Reality, a browser for augmented and virtual reality
Mozilla has announced an upcoming browser, Firefox Reality, that's designed specifically for mixed reality and virtual reality on stand-alone headsets utilizing WebVR and A-Frame to make cross-platform 3D experiences.
Computing
You need cookies to make the internet run properly. Here's how to enable them
Browser cookies may not sound like the most appealing aspect of browsing the web, but they're still a necessary component to navigating a wealth of websites nonetheless. Here's how to enable cookies in your browser if you need them.