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I thought it would be trivial to add a custom search engine to Firefox. To be fair, it is fairly trivial, but not quite as easy as navigating to the correct Firefox settings page and adding a new entry. Instead, I found the process to be somewhat hidden and less obvious.
A post where I try to clarify my current stance on LLM/AI. I share my concerns about data privacy, energy usage and Big Tech influence.
Some thoughts about Mozilla's decision to build AI features into the Firefox web browser.
I believe that it's really important to support and use Firefox. Not only do I think that Mozilla understand/support user's privacy more than Google, but I also think it's important for the health of the web that more than one option exists when it comes to rendering engines. Also, it's a really good web browser.
Interesting to read that Vivaldi are supporting the new Social Web Foundation, but there is no sign of Mozilla. I guess this is not a surprise as they announced they were shutting down their Mastodon instance last week. Just seems like something they should be involved with.
Little bit sad to read that Mozilla are shutting down Mozilla.social š¢
Writing down some thoughts about Mozilla's decision to build AI features into the Firefox web browser: philipnewborough.co.uk/blog/ai-in-f...
I'm seeing some backlash aimed at Mozilla in regards to their new Ad Tech feature in Firefox. I think it's probably justified. I also think it was definitely to be expected; Firefox has a tiny share of the browser market and I would imagine most its users are technical and probably loyal. It's not hard to imagine how they might feel when their favourite browser starts to disrespect their privacy. Not sure what is happening at Mozilla lately. It's disappointing.
Taking a look at Thunderbird mail client. It's been a good few years since I've used Thunderbird and I'm loving the look and feel of Supernova. I can see me using this as my default mail client again.
Using Mozilla's web-ext tool to lint and package a browser extension for Firefox that was originally written for Chrome. Just needed to make a single modification to the manifest file and everything just worked. Nice.
Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division | TechCrunch The Mozilla Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Firefox browser maker Mozilla, has laid off 30% of its employees as the organization says it faces a ārelentless onslaught of change.ā
I can't help but think Firefox is in its last throes of decline. I really hope it manages to bounce back, somehow, but it's difficult to see how.
A free and open internet shouldnāt come at the expense of privacy We canāt just ignore online advertising ā itās a major driver of how the internet works and is funded. We need to stare it straight in the eyes and try to fix it.
Killed by Mozilla A list of discontinued Mozilla products and services.
Platform Tilt: Documenting the Uneven Playing Field for an Independent Browser Like Firefox - Open Policy & Advocacy New extensions youāll love now available on Firefox for Android 
Firefox on theĀ brink? | BryceWray.com The Big Three may effectively be down to a Big Two, and right quick.
Down and to the Right: Firefox Got Faster for Real Users in 2023 - Mozilla Hacks - the Web developer blog 
My name is Philip Newborough and Iām a full stack web developer living and working in Lincoln, England. This website (philipnewborough.co.uk) serves as my personal homepage. When Iām not working with tech, I love to ride bicycles with my wife and friends.