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How to stop Firefox from forcing you to sign in every time you open the browser

Posted on March 17, 2025

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A few days ago I started getting messages from folks asking why Firefox had suddenly started forcing them to sign in to their online accounts every time they open their browser.

I checked in to it and discovered that a Firefox software update had apparently enabled the setting that clears the browser history every time Firefox is closed, automatically signing users out of any accounts they were signed into when they closed the browser.

If this is happening to you there’s a very easy fix: [Read more…]

How technology is helping in promoting pharmaceutical safety

Posted on March 17, 2025

The pharmaceutical industry has undergone a dramatic transformation through technological advancement, revolutionizing how we ensure medication safety.

Modern technology is a crucial safeguard in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and distribution, from artificial intelligence detecting potential drug interactions to blockchain tracking supply chains.

These innovations enhance quality control, reduce human error, and provide unprecedented transparency in medication safety monitoring.

In this article, we will explore cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing pharmaceutical safety. [Read more…]

Benefits of Virtual SIM for device management and security

Posted on March 16, 2025

As businesses and industries continue to integrate advanced technologies, Virtual SIM (vSIM) technology often implemented through embedded SIM (eSIM) stands out for its capacity to streamline device management, bolster security, and reduce operational costs.

The vSIM is changing the way enterprises handle device connectivity, proving especially beneficial for organizations relying on large networks of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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These handy Windows keyboard shortcuts are real timesavers

Posted on March 14, 2025

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Have you ever noticed that you tend to do many of the same things over and over when using your computer?

Many of those repetitive tasks have keyboard shortcuts that can save you a ton of time once you get used to using them.

I realize that it’s easy to take the keyboard for granted in our mouse-centric world, but it really does help to know a few keyboard shortcuts.

This is especially true if you do a lot of typing and your fingers are almost always on the keyboard anyway.

Here are just a few of the keyboard shortcuts that I use every day: [Read more…]

Q&A: Do surge protectors ever go bad?

Posted on March 13, 2025

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Question from Jeannie: Hi, Rick. I live in an area that’s prone to frequent electrical storms so I’ve always been fanatical about keeping my electronic stuff plugged into surge protectors.

But I heard the other day that surge protectors can go bad after a while. Is that true? [Read more…]