Just learned something about the firefox fork zen-browser.
I tried calling it with a keybind <alt-z> but that would always open it in `Troubelshoot Mode` – basically a safe mode with extensions deactivated.
Now the learning: Opening firefox (or any of its forks like zen and others) while holding the alt-key activates this mode.
opening it from aerospace with an alt-key combination mimics that behaviour.
By doing it like this:
`alt-z = "exec-and-forget sleep 0.3 && open /Applications/Zen.app"` the alt key is not 'pressed' when zen is opened and now it works.
Posting this because I did not find this documented at the zen docs.
hth
#zenbrowser #macos #aerospace_windowmanager
just use #zenbrowser bro 🧘

@milan not that long, but yes

At the moment #zenbrowser is my default browser.

In case anyone else is annoyed by the media control bar in Zen Browser, here is how to disable it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/zen_browser/comments/1jl29ta/comment/mk03lrj

#ZenBrowser

been using #zenbrowser for about 8 months so far as my primary browser 👀

#zen

(Linux news in previous posts)

FOSS NEWS

Floorp 12.14.0: Command Palette, passkeys & iCloud passwords for enhanced browsing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/floorp-12-14-0-command-palette-passkeys-and-icloud-passwords-for-enhanced-browsing/

Zen Browser 1.19.12b Update Brings Firefox 150 Under the Hood:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zen-browser-11912b-released/

Firefox 150.0.2 Improves Webcam Support, Split View, PDF Viewer, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-150-0-2-improves-webcam-support-split-view-pdf-viewer-and-more

Kumo 1.8.0 automatically unloads inactive tabs, to preserve resources and enhance initial loading speed:
https://fosstodon.org/@UndeadLeech/116502394798620151
(And its repo was migrated to SourceHut a week ago. Another FOSS project broke free from Microsoft slavery)

Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption:
https://proton.me/blog/introducing-post-quantum-encryption

NewPipe drops Android 5 support in version 0.28.7 due to library changes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/newpipe-drops-android-5-support-in-version-0-28-7-due-to-library-changes/

Inkscape 1.4.4 SVG Editor Released with a New Palette, Performance Improvements
https://9to5linux.com/inkscape-1-4-4-svg-editor-released-with-a-new-palette-performance-improvements

qBittorrent 5.2 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released with Many New Features:
https://9to5linux.com/qbittorrent-5-2-open-source-bittorrent-client-released-with-many-new-features

ONLYOFFICE Workspace 12.8.0 adds Apple, Visio, and Hancom file support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/onlyoffice-workspace-12-8-0-adds-apple-visio-and-hancom-file-support/

Simplenote MCP server adds Windows and Linux support with write features:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/simplenote-mcp-server-adds-windows-and-linux-support-with-write-features/

Giada 1.4.1 Open-Source Loop Machine Adds MIDI Control for Switching Scenes:
https://9to5linux.com/giada-1-4-1-open-source-loop-machine-adds-midi-control-for-switching-scenes

Ghost (publishing platform, blog engine) adds saved audience segments and faster member filtering:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/ghost-adds-saved-audience-segments-and-faster-member-filtering/

CoMaps now offers weekly map data updates and in-route traffic light icons:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/comaps-now-offers-weekly-map-data-updates-and-in-route-traffic-light-icons/

Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 adds controller hotkeys and auto-reconnect:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/nintendo-64-emulator-gopher64-adds-controller-hotkeys-and-auto-reconnect/

FEX-2605 Release Brings Faster x87 Math and Snapdragon X2 Elite Support:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/fex2605-released/

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Floorp 12.14.0: Command Palette, passkeys & iCloud passwords for enhanced browsing

Floorp 12.14.0 introduces the Command Palette for streamlined keyboard navigation, plus macOS support for passkeys and iCloud Passwords.

AlternativeTo

[Projet] close scheduler

Une extension web pour #Firefox #Librewolf #ZenBrowser qui permet de programmer la fermeture des onglets du navigateur au bout de x minutes.

Pour éviter que ça reste ouvert si jamais vous vous endormez devant un service de streaming ou autre 😃

https://omacronides.com/projets/firefox-close-scheduler

#web #extension

Firefox : close scheduler

Petite extension pour programmer la fermeture des onglets (et potentiellement celle du navigateur) après un certain laps de temps.

I get _what_ they're doing kinda but I'm not a fan of them, what I now understand to be #Zen Browser's feature, not letting you open new window. Everything is in the same window. If you open two windows they're just clones. What happens in one window reacts on the other.

It's confusing. It's not that helpful. And ironically it doesn't let me be Zen by opening a new window and removing the distractions of a bunch of other tabs.

#ZenBrowser #Browsers

@buzzdee @zenbrowser There's an option in #zenbrowser.
How to restore an accidentally closed window? · zen-browser desktop · Discussion #13600

In Firefox there is an option to restore a recently closed window. In Zen there is no option. How can I restore an accidentally closed window in Zen?

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