Noisy Browser Tabs and Finding Your Stuff
I read this today and thought “yes, it’s about time”. When a tab is streaming audio in Chrome 32 Beta, an indicator will appear next to the close tab X. The indicators will change depending on the source, so streaming audio will be denoted by a speaker icon, a red circle will indicate a Web […]
Firefox MASSIVE FAIL – frequent, incompatible upgrades and instability
For years, I have been a dedicated Firefox user. Before Chrome, Firefox was a browser that really met my needs. Firefox was faster and more flexible than Internet Explorer. Firefox was innovative, supporting tabs, add-ons, standards, and multiple platforms. Over the years, I customized my Firefox environment to meet my needs, with add-ons that made […]
Living With a Chromebook
Last week I bought a Samsung Chromebook. The reason for taking the plunge is that my son needs a new computer and I talked with my wife about getting him a laptop instead of a new iMac. The only desktop computer in the house is his, Lisa and I both use laptops and tablets while […]
Mozilla at the Crossroads
Mozilla CEO John Lilly is stepping down from that role and leaving the nonprofit, a successor has not been announced. The only reason I am taking the time to post about this is that it is my view that Mozilla is at a crossroads, while accomplishing much over the years it seems to be remembered […]
