Microsoft Edge Canary is now disabling Manifest V2-based extensions like uBlock Origin, following Google Chrome's lead in the transition to Manifest V3. Users can temporarily re-enable disabled extensions, but Microsoft's timeline for complete Manifest V2 deprecation remains unclear. Mozilla Firefox remains committed to supporting Manifest V2 extensions, offering users an alternative platform.
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver processes 1.9 trillion queries daily across 250 locations worldwide, with new analytics features launched on Cloudflare Radar's DNS page. The service provides insights into DNS traffic patterns, protocol usage, and security metrics while maintaining user privacy through anonymized query logs.
IPv6 adoption has risen to 40% of Internet users over the past decade, but the transition remains slow due to fundamental changes in Internet architecture from address-based to name-based systems. Current predictions suggest completion around 2045, raising questions about the relevance of unique global addressing in modern network design.
A Linux notebook user discovered white noise and battery drain issues caused by unsuspended AudioContext in Firefox, particularly from websites like Outlook, X.com, and Google Translate. The problem stems from websites creating AudioContext without properly suspending it when not in use, leading to unnecessary power consumption and speaker noise.
DeaDBeeF is a versatile, modular audio player supporting multiple platforms including Linux, macOS, and Windows. The software offers extensive audio format compatibility, UI customization options, and expandability through plugins.
Mozilla's code signing process has evolved significantly over 20 years, progressing from manual GPG signatures to an automated system handling thousands of daily signatures through their Autograph service. The evolution includes improvements in security, automation, and cross-platform support, moving from Windows-only signing to a sophisticated cloud-based infrastructure with Hardware Security Modules.
SQLite Page Explorer is a cross-platform GUI application that allows developers to examine SQLite databases at the page level, providing insights into B-Trees, index structures, and storage efficiency. Built with redbean, it's distributed as a single 6.5MB executable that runs natively on multiple operating systems and architectures.