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You’re getting a free VPN in Firefox, here’s why it matters

Firefox is adding a built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data, aiming to solve trust issues around free privacy tools while keeping protection inside the browser.
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Mozilla will let you turn off AI features in Firefox, if you want none of it

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Soon, Chrome will let you opt out of data sharing automatically

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Firefox AI kill switch is coming, but you’ll wait until 2026

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Your Firefox tabs can soon hold little notes just for you

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Mozilla is putting an AI window into Firefox with a privacy twist

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Update Firefox now to keep your web browser secure, users warned

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Firefox has a new tactic to win the web browser wars

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The best Firefox extensions to level up your browser

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How to clear cookies

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How to allow pop-ups on a Mac

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How to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows

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Here’s why I finally gave up on using Safari on my Mac

I used the Safari web browser on my Mac for years, until one day I finally gave it up. Here’s why I changed my browsing habits -- and what I’m using instead.
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I write about tech for a living — these are the browser extensions I install on every PC

Browser extensions can enrich the web and solve pesky problems we all find on the internet. Here are my top recommendations for a better browsing experience.
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I tried the trendy new Arc browser — and this one feature blew my mind

A brand-new browser just dropped that does things totally differently from what you’re used to. One feature in particular is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
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Firefox just got a great new way to protect your privacy

Mozilla’s Firefox web browser has always been focused on privacy, and it’s just integrated a helpful tool that will make blocking email trackers even easier.
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The latest Firefox release redesigns its private browsing feature

Mozilla shows off its Private Browsing mode updates and design makeovers for Cybersecurity month.
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Firefox just gave you a great reason to ditch Chrome for good

Firefox has just announced that Total Cookie Protection is now available by default to every user of the browser. The feature is meant to protect your privacy.
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Firefox is falling behind, but I’m not ready to quit it yet

These days, most people use Google Chrome to browse the internet. But as Firefox hits its 100th version, there are many reasons I keep coming back to it.
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Firefox turns 100 as it struggles to make a comeback

Though Mozilla Firefox has led the way for a great deal of software innovation, the browser struggles to make an imprint on active users.
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Switch between tabs in any browser using keyboard shortcuts

Want to save time or find more accessible ways to use your browser? Using keyboard shortcuts to control tabs is a great place to start.
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Mozilla still has a beef with Windows 11 — here’s why

Microsoft made some changes to the way people can switch default browsers in Windows 11, but Mozilla still has a beef with Microsoft over it.
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Web browsers are about to face a Y2K-type problem

Get your tinfoil hats and prepare for Y2K 2.0. As Chrome and Firefox prepare for version 100, a software bug could result in many sites not loading properly.
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Firefox Focus unveils ‘total cookie protection’ for Android

Firefox Focus, a privacy-focused browser, has launched Total Cookie Protection for Android users to prevent unwanted ad targeting and tracking.
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Mozilla’s Firefox browser for Android and iOS gets a revamped homepage

Mozilla's Firefox browser for Android and iOS gets a new and decluttered homepage with items for easy access.
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How to clear cache on your Mac or MacBook

If your browser is loading slowly, it may be because cache files are slowing it down. Here’s how to cleare cache on Mac for the most popular browsers.
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The best browser for Mac in 2025

Which is the best web browser on the Mac? We've pitted the best against each other to find out which option is ideal for your macOS web-browsing experience.
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10 browser extensions to help maximize your productivity

There are thousands of extensions available for web browsers. We've picked out some of the best ones aimed at helping you maximize your productivity.
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Firefox gets a massive design overhaul, and it’s gorgeous

Version 89 of Mozilla's web browser is now rolling out, and it delivers a clean new look to take on Chrome with a simplified browsing experience.
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The best browsers for privacy

There’s no shortage of browsers to consider, but when choosing one for yourself, it’s important that it fits your privacy needs. These are our favorites.
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How to enable cookies

Despite your reservations, browser cookies are a necessity for surfing the web. Here's how to enable cookies in your browser, regardless of which one you use.
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Microsoft’s Edge browser is now more popular than Firefox, gaining on Chrome

Microsoft's new Edge browser is on a roll. According to new data out from the firm NetMarketshare, Microsoft Edge is now the second most popular web browser.
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Firefox for desktop will hide those pesky notification permission pop-ups

Almost everyone who's served a notification permission request on a website declines to accept it. Which makes the pop-up really annoying. With that in mind, Firefox creator Mozilla has decided to act, announcing a version of its browser due for release in January 2020 that will automatically hide the prompts.
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These 6 popular browser extensions are selling your data

Some popular browser extensions are collecting and selling your data, according to a a new investigation. The extensions in question are Hover Zoom, SpeakIt!, SuperZoom, SaveFrom.net Helper, FairShare Unlock and PanelMeasurement.
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Firefox’s ad-free premium browser will cost $4.99 a month

Last month, Mozilla revealed that it would offer a paid version of its popular Firefox browser, and now a page on Mozilla's website has more information. It will be charging $4.99 per month for ad-free access to some as yet unnamed journalism websites.
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Paid browsers are the future, and Firefox might offer a better deal than Chrome

An interview with Mozilla CEO Chris Beard by German magazine t3n has revealed that Mozilla, like Google, may be offering premium browsing features. But unlike Google, its method for doing so may be easier for its users to swallow, as it plans on letting free users keep their current services.
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Armagadd-on explained: What Firefox learned when expired certificates made havoc

Every mistake is a learning opportunity, and Firefox shows that it is taking this adage to heart in light of the recent armagadd-on incident. Earlier this month, all of Firefox's add-ons stopped functioning as a result of an expired security certificate, and Firefox detailed what happened in a blog post.
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Who is Microsoft’s new Edge browser for? Probably not you or me

Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser is confusing. Is it for enterprise customers who will benefit from its hooks to Internet Explorer, Microsoft's cloud services, and platform agnosticism? Or is it for consumers who will like its privacy and security features? Probably the former, actually.