A web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a software application for retrieving, presenting and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web. An information resource is identified by a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and may be a web page, image, video or other piece of content. Hyperlinks present in resources enable users easily to navigate their browsers to related resources.
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Mozilla rolls out new automated crypto-jacking filtering in Firefox
Mozilla's Firefox beta has new automated protections against illicit, in-browser cryptocurrency mining (cryptojacking) and ...
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You can now try Microsoft's Chromium-powered version of Edge
Back in December, Microsoft surprised everyone - those who hadn't been following the rumors, anyway - by announcing it was ...
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Opera releases its browser with built-in cryptocurrency wallet to everyone
Opera’s long-awaited web-browser, Reborn 3, which features an integrated cryptocurrency wallet is officially launching ...
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Japan court lets Monero cryptojacker walk away free
A Japanese web designer is walking free after appearing in court for using his visitor's computers to mine cryptocurrency ...
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PSA: MetaMask reveals your Ethereum address to sites you visit, here’s how to hide it
There's a setting disabled by popular Ethereum service MetaMask by default, and its putting the privacy of cryptocurrency ...
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PSA: Update Firefox to block autoplaying videos by default
Firefox 66 will now block the autoplaying videos automatically. That's great when you're working in a public environment. ...
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Toby is my new favorite browser extension for wrangling tabs
This flexible Chrome extension makes it easy to save tabs into collections that you can retrieve and launch from the New ...
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New macOS malware steals your cookies to swipe your cryptocurrency
Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have uncovered a new cryptocurrency stealing malware that specifically ...
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Use Apple Music in your browser with this pretty web interface
I use Apple Music as my primary streaming service, but it bums me out that it doesn’t have a web interface. So I have to ...
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Celebrities accused of harassment won't be forgotten, thanks to this Chrome extension
Back in October 2017, Tarana Burke's #MeToo went viral, empowering women and survivors of sexual harassment and abuse all ...
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These Chrome tab shortcuts will help you handle your tab addiction
Google's Chrome is arguably the world's most popular desktop browser at the moment, and just like me, there are a lot of ...
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Brave browser switches to Chromium code base for faster performance
After Edge, privacy-focused browser Brave announced that it has moved its entire codebase to Chromium with its latest release: ...
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Opera launches its cryptocurrency-oriented browser for the decentralized web
Opera is finally rolling out its cryptocurrency-equipped browser specifically designed for surfing and interacting the Ethereum ...
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Firefox 64 offers better tab management and personalized extension recommendations
Firefox introduced its latest variant – Firefox 64 – last night with features like improved tab management and smart ...
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How to stop sites from autoplaying videos on your desktop
One of the pesky things about surfing the internet is the recent barrage of autoplaying videos on websites. You might ...
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Mozilla is deeply concerned about Microsoft killing EdgeHTML
Monopolies are bad.
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Please appreciate Mozilla’s security-focused gift guide
Shout out Mozilla. The not-for-profit company behind the web-browser Firefox has put together a gift guide with a difference. ...
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Tattoodo wants to be the Booking.com of getting inked
Tattoodo has launched a platform that will allow people from across the world to find and book their next tattoo online.
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Without coaching our privacy, does Google even have a business?
Google is on a seemingly-ceaseless crusade to turn every one of its users into an open book that it can exploit for valuable ...
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Securing web sites with HTTPS made them less accessible
In the middle of last month — July 2018, I found myself staring at a projector screen, waiting once again to see if Wikipedia ...
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Browser mining is generating over $250K worth of cryptocurrency every month
Academic research has discovered that embedded cryptocurrecy miner CoinHive is generating $250K worth of Monero every month. ...
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Google bans cryptocurrency mining apps from the Play Store
All cryptocurrency miners are now banned from Google's Play store. The new ruling came with new updates to Google’s Developer ...
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Etherscan rushes to plug vulnerabilities following strange hacking attempts overnight
The most widely used Ethereum blockchain explorer, Etherscan, quickly patched vulnerabilities overnight after a set of strange ...
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Opera is expanding its suite of cryptocurrency tools with a built-in wallet
Opera is preparing to give Android users a built-in Crypto Wallet, the latest in its suite of tools for cryptocurrencies. ...
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PSA: MyEtherWallet compromised in hack, urges users to move tokens now
Popular Ethereum interface and defacto token wallet MyEtherWallet (MEW) has been caught up yet another goddamn hack, this ...
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This Chrome extension makes it easy to record your desktop, tabs or webcam for YouTube
Recording your screen
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Find My iPhone doesn't work on an Android device
If you've misplaced your iPhone and only have an Android device to track it down with, you're sadly out of luck. Find My ...
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Google Chrome's developer tools are finally getting a dark theme
Your eyes won't hurt thanks to Google Chrome's new developer tools theme.
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9 responsive design mistakes you don't want to make
As explained in UX Design Trends 2015 & 2016, responsive Web design has become the industry’s recommend approach for ...
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JavaScript is incredible: run Windows 98 or Linux entirely in your browser
I'm a sucker for this: run Windows 98 with no plugins right in your browser, all thanks to JavaScript.
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Sending a single link can cause anyone's smartphone to crash
There's a link doing the rounds on social media today that can crash almost any smartphone, just by opening it in your browser. The ...
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20 best JavaScript charting libraries
With the advent of big-data, good old spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore. If you're looking for better ways to visualize ...
