How Coil and Web Monetization works compared to Flattr
I explore the new Coil micro-payment system and browser extension, based on the proposed Web Monetization web-standard, and compare it to Flattr.
Browser Extensions
I’ve developed several web browser extensions over the years. I blog about the extension ecosystem, great extensions I’ve found, as well as my own extensions.
Chrome is right to remove the webRequest extension API
As an extension developer, I support Google’s controversial decision to get rid of a slow and over-powered extension API favored by ad-blocking extensions.
AMP opt-out extension for Firefox
A new browser extension gives people a choice about using Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) versus the open web.
Extension enhances privacy of all embedded YouTube videos
Ensure better privacy for YouTube videos embedded around the web with this new Firefox browser extension.
Work-around the extension popout-tab refusing to close on Firefox for Android
window.close() closes a Firefox WebExtension pop-out window on desktop. That doesn’t work on Firefox for Android, causing many extensions to misbehave.
Update after 3 months with Bitwarden
Bitwarden has fixed the security issues outlined in my Bitwarden review. I also discuss some missing features from LastPass and issues with the Android app.
Extension adding Windows Timeline support to third-party browsers should have raised more privacy questions
New browser extension integrates Firefox and Chrome browser histories with Windows Timeline. Well-received by the press despite negatively impacting user privacy.
BATify extension brings Brave Rewards to Firefox and Chrome
A new extension brings Brave Rewards’ creator-tipping system and BAT-wallet to Firefox and Google Chrome.
GDPR in Practice: Flattr now deletes your browsing history within 3 months
Flattr improves customer privacy protections by automatically deleting collected data when its no longer needed for its core service.
Why I migrated from LastPass to Bitwarden
Here’s why I stopped using LastPass and moved all my passwords and notes to the open-source Bitwarden password manager instead.
LastPass quietly deprecates Firefox for Android extension
The LastPass password manager has discontinued support for one of Firefox for Android’s most popular extensions.
How to debug a WebExtension background script on Firefox for Android
Firefox for Android supports WebExtensions. However, debugging them can be a little tricky.
Automatically contribute to funding the web with the new Flattr extension
Flattr lets people micro-tip creators and websites automatically as they browse the web from a single monthly subscription.
Mozilla celebrates 1M new non-Gecko users
Firefox Focus browser, built on WebKit, for Android has been downloaded 1 million times in a month. Whatever happen to Mozilla’s commitment to GeckoView?
Embed a JavaScript CDN in your web browser with Decentraleyes
Browser extension mirrors popular JavaScript library content delivery networks locally to improve load-performance and your privacy.
Navigate around dead links with the Wayback Machine browser extension
Experimental browser extension from Mozilla and the Internet Archive helps you find archived copies of dead links as you browse with Firefox.
New browser extension: Trackerless Magnet URI
Opt for distributed trackerless BitTorrent downloads with this new browser extension that removes trackers from Magnet links.
Privacy Badger improves privacy but breaks the web
The EFF’s Privacy Badger extension auto-detects and blocks websites that track you across websites. It also breaks more websites the more you use it.
Boilerplate for the new Opera sidebar extensions
Learn how to make an Opera sidebar extension using this simple demo extension that showcases how it’s done.
New Opera extension: Internet Archive This
A new browser extension for Opera and Chromium browsers lets you archive any webpage in the Internet Archive at the press of a toolbar button.
Opera Extension: Mailto Button
My new Opera extension lets you share the current page by email at the press of a toolbar button.
Opera Extension: Search with a random provider every time
Improve your privacy and get exposed to new things by randomizing which search engine you use every time you search.
New browser extension: Site Home
This web browser extension for Opera always takes you to the front page of any website with the press of a button.