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Mozilla introduces Firefox Nightly RPM packages for Fedora, openSUSE, and other RPM-based Linux distributions

January 19, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Firefox nightly Linux RPM

Mozilla has released official Firefox Nightly RPM packages, letting Fedora, openSUSE, and other RPM-based Linux users install and update Nightly like any native app.

Categories Firefox, Linux, Mozilla Tags browser, Fedora, Firefox, Firefox Nightly, Linux, Mozilla, Open Source, openSUSE, RPM, web browser Leave a comment

Chrome expands autofill to handle passports, licenses, and even your car info

November 3, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
chrome autofill update

Google’s new Chrome autofill update adds support for passports, licenses, and even vehicle details, improving convenience while keeping privacy in check.

Categories Google, Chrome Tags autofill, browser, Chrome, driver’s license, Google, passport, privacy, vehicle info, VIN Leave a comment

Google Chrome will soon warn users before visiting non-HTTPS websites

October 28, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Chrome https

Starting October 2026, Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default, warning users before visiting non-HTTPS sites. While the change improves security, it should have happened years ago.

Categories Google, Chrome, Security Tags browser, Chrome, Chrome 154, cybersecurity, encryption, Google, HTTPS, HTTPS default, internet safety, web security Leave a comment

Firefox plans smarter, privacy-first search suggestions in your address bar

October 27, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Firefox search

Firefox’s new address bar feature could change search by offering instant, private answers while showing that Mozilla still has innovation left.

Categories Firefox Tags address bar, Atlas browser, browser, Fastly, Firefox, Firefox search suggestions, Google, Mozilla, Oblivious HTTP, privacy 1 Comment

Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug

October 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Firefox windows

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 updates, Firefox users can relax knowing Mozilla will keep the browser fully supported for the foreseeable future.

Categories Firefox, Windows Tags browser, Firefox, Microsoft, Mozilla, security, support, updates, Windows 10, Windows 11 2 Comments

Vivaldi 7.6 web browser now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS

September 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Vivaldi

Vivaldi 7.6 lets Windows, Linux, and macOS users customize the tab bar, manage duplicates with The Tab Button, and enjoy faster browsing with new upgrades.

Categories Software, Linux, Mac, Windows Tags browser, customization, Linux, macOS, tab bar, tab button, Vivaldi, Vivaldi 7.6, Windows Leave a comment

Vivaldi rejects AI browsers and declares browsing must stay human

August 29, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
No way ai

Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner says the company will not add AI chatbots or summaries to its browser, warning that they strip away curiosity and harm the open web.

Categories Artificial Intelligence Tags AI, browser, Gemini, Google Chrome, Jon von Tetzchner, Microsoft Edge, open web, privacy, Vivaldi, web exploration Leave a comment

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