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Feeling revenue squeeze, Mozilla lays off 70
The Firefox browser maker had more trouble creating revenue-generating products in 2019 than it expected, leading to the job cuts. Mozilla has set aside $43 million to pay for building new products.
FAQ: Microsoft's new Edge explained
Microsoft's Chromium-based browser has officially arrived, no doubt bringing questions from users about what it means for them. We've got answers.
Microsoft’s new Edge browser: Third time's the charm?
With its third major browser launch, Microsoft is taking an “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” approach. Here’s where the new Chromium-based browser stands out.
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Answering your Windows questions: January 2020
Computerworld Windows expert Preston Gralla and Executive Editor Ken Mingis answer viewers' questions about the latest Windows 10 release. If you have a question, post it as a comment so it can be answered in a future episode.
Google promises to support Chrome on Windows 7 until July 2021
Although Microsoft support for the aging OS ends this week, Google plans to continue updating its popular browser for Windows 7 until July 2021.
Mozilla patches Firefox zero-day as attackers exploit flaw
The release of Firefox 72.0.1 came just one day after the newest version of the browser rolled out and fixes a type confusion bug in the IonMonkey JavaScript JIT (Just-in-Time) compiler of SpiderMonkey.
Chrome to follow Firefox, stifle site notification appeals in version 80
With the release of Chrome 80 in February, users will see "a new, quieter notification permission UI" that reduces interruptions of notification requests.
What's in the latest Firefox update? Firefox 72 nixes fingerprinting, obnoxious notification appeals
Firefox 72 expands picture-in-picture video mode to macOS and by default blocks advanced tracking by "fingerprinting."
Top web browsers 2020: Microsoft's IE and Edge move up
Mozilla's efforts to make Firefox more attractive as a web browser have failed to move the share needle. Meanwhile, Google's Chrome continues its dominance.
21 time-saving tips for the Chrome Android browser
Become a mobile browsing pro with these advanced tips for Google's Chrome Android browser.
Microsoft offers tools to block Chromium-Edge from silently downloading to Windows 10 PCs
When deployed and run, the Blocker Toolkit will leave the old version of Edge in place. Microsoft released similar toolkits for IE7, IE8, IE9, IE10 and IE11 before the public release of those browsers.
Fast forward: What's coming in future versions of Chrome?
Every time Google updates its browser, it publishes release notes aimed at enterprises to highlight upcoming additions, substitutions, enhancements and modifications. Here's some of what's coming.
What's in the latest Chrome update? A baked-in hacked-password alarm
Chrome 79 patches 51 vulnerabilties and its Password Checker will now warn users when a site password may have been exposed. The feature is being rolled out gradually to Chrome users.
Just a few more updates for 2019 makes for a light December Patch Tuesday
There is an urgent update to Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and three critical updates to the Windows platform that will require some attention this month. In addition, we have cumulative updates for the .NET and SQL server platforms...
Mozilla in trouble? 2018 revenue fell 20%, expenses exceed income for first time
The Firefox browser maker argued the financial data looks worse than it is, and said it ‘remains in a strong financial position with cash reserves’ to carry on.
Microsoft touts Edge's new tab page connection to Office 365
By using group policy objects, IT admins can turn the browser into a front end for Office 365 with an enterprise-centric new tab page.
Security lessons from a Mac-only fintech company
Build America Mutual, a leading U.S. municipal bond insurer, is an all Apple shop. And even though macOS and iOS are generally secure, threats to the platforms continue to rise.
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