So the @librewolf webbrowser doesn't even notify, when there is a new version available on macOS.... that's just terrible, from a security perspective.
I mean, i can understand if they decide not to pay Apple to get the app signed. But that's something entirely different than (not even) notifying users of running an outdated, vulnerable, web browser.
Everyone and their grandmother, has no knowledge of this, whatsoever...
Your Browser Probably Lies to the Big Sites (Blame Chrome)
My first real web browser (not Prodigy, Compuserve, etc.) was Mosaic Netscape 0.9
#Web #Browser #WebBrowser #Prodigy #Compuserve #Mosaic #Netscape #MosaicNetscape
Ach nee! Ach komm. Hör auf. Sag bloß. Das hätte ich ja nie gedacht. Aber eine Frage habe ich da. Wer benutzt denn unironisch Edge als Browser? Ich dachte das wäre nur dazu da, #firefox zu installieren.
#microsoftedge #microsoft #edge #cybersecurity #itsecurity #password #webbrowser #heise
Browsers Treat Big Sites Differently
On how and why Safari and Firefox have zillions of special-case handling for high-profile websites that tested on Chrome and didn't check anything else.
(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/
(more FOSS news in comments)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Floorp #ZenBrowser #Firefox #Kumo #ProtonMail #NewPipe #Inkscape #qBittorrent #ONLYOFFICE #Simplenote #Giada #Ghost #CoMaps #Browser #WebBrowser #Email #Torrent #OfficeSuite #Notetaking #Productivity #Maps #LoopMachine #FosseryTech
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