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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, April 27, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Make Firefox warn you when you’re about to close multiple tabs
• Q&A: Can a broken light pole fry a computer?
• Q&A: What’s your recommendation for securely storing passwords?
• Video: Visiting the most crowded island on Earth
• April’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Make Firefox warn you when you’re about to close multiple tabs
If you use Mozilla’s Firefox browser you’ve probably noticed that it no longer warns you when you’re about to close multiple tabs at once.
Personally, I find that warning annoying so I’ve always kept it disabled, but I know lots of folks like being warned just in case the impending closure of multiple tabs wasn’t intentional.
If you happen to like receiving that warning you can get it back. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Open your Firefox browser.
2 – Copy and paste the following into the address bar and then press the Enter key:
about:config
You should now see a warning message followed by a blue button that you can click and accept the risk detailed in the message.
3 – Click the blue button to accept the risk and continue.
4 – Copy and paste the following into the search box at the top of the window:
browser.tabs.warnOnClose
You should now see that option displayed on the screen.
5 – Click the icon on the far-right side of that line to toggle the “WarnOnClose” setting to True.
That’s all there is to it. From now on Firefox will warn you when an action you’re about to take will result in the closure of multiple tabs.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Can a broken light pole fry a computer?
This post has the answer.
• Q&A: What’s your recommendation for securely storing passwords?
Read this post for an excellent option.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
APC BE600M1 600VA Battery Backup & Surge Protector
I own three of these and they’re awesome.
If you’re looking for a quality battery backup / UPS device that’s dependable, yet easy on the wallet, I highly recommend this one.
I’ve been using mine for three years with no problems whatsoever.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Visiting the most crowded island on Earth
This is a real eye-opener.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Microsoft: We’re making security our top priority
• HP adds a Caps Lock On notification to Windows 11 (but you can disable it)
• WhatsApp for iOS adds support for Passkeys
• Kaiser Permanente: Data breach may impact 13.4 million patients
• New Android malware targets bank accounts with fake Chrome updates
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