Ad blocker roundup: 6 ad blockers to improve your internet experience

Ad blockers are a specific type of browser extension (i.e. software that adds new features or functionality to Firefox). Using ad blockers, you can eliminate distraction and frustration associated with online ads popping up across your internet travels. Here are six of our favorite ad blockers that make the web a whole lot easier to enjoy.  uBlock Origin A gold standard among ad blockers, uBlock Origin is extremely efficient at stopping all types of internet ads, including video pre-rolls and pop-ups. It works great by default, but also ...[More]

Ad blocker roundup: 6 ad blockers to improve your internet experience

Ad blockers are a specific type of browser extension (i.e. software that adds new features or functionality to Firefox). Using ad blockers, you can eliminate distraction and frustration associated with online ads popping up across your internet travels. Here are six of our favorite ad blockers that make the web a whole lot easier to enjoy.  uBlock Origin A gold standard among ad blockers, uBlock Origin is extremely efficient at stopping all types of internet ads, including video pre-rolls and pop-ups. It works great by default, but also ...[More]

The Depths of Wikipedia creator on finding the goofy corners of the web

Annie Rauwerda is the creator of Depths of Wikipedia, which highlights weird and unexpected entries from the online encyclopedia. Credit: Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons / Nick Velazquez / Mozilla Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an interne...[More]

The Depths of Wikipedia creator on finding the goofy corners of the web

Annie Rauwerda is the creator of Depths of Wikipedia, which highlights weird and unexpected entries from the online encyclopedia. Credit: Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons / Nick Velazquez / Mozilla Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an interne...[More]

Expanding Mozilla’s boards in 2023

As Mozilla reaches its 25th anniversary this year, we’re working hard to set up our “next chapter” — thinking bigger and being bolder about how we can shape the coming era of the internet. We’re working to expand our product offerings, creating multiple options for consumers, audiences and business models. We’re growing our philanthropic and advocacy work that promotes trustworthy AI. And, we’re creating two new Mozilla companies, Mozilla.ai: to develop a trustworthy open source AI stack and Mozilla Ventures:  to invest in respon...[More]

Expanding Mozilla’s boards in 2023

As Mozilla reaches its 25th anniversary this year, we’re working hard to set up our “next chapter” — thinking bigger and being bolder about how we can shape the coming era of the internet. We’re working to expand our product offerings, creating multiple options for consumers, audiences and business models. We’re growing our philanthropic and advocacy work that promotes trustworthy AI. And, we’re creating two new Mozilla companies, Mozilla.ai: to develop a trustworthy open source AI stack and Mozilla Ventures:  to invest in respon...[More]

How to talk to kids about finding community online

Credit: Nick Velazquez Charnaie Gordon is the content creator behind Here Wee Read, a blog that advocates for diversity and inclusivity in children’s literature. She’s also the author of several children’s books, including “Lift Every Voice and Change: A Celebration of Black Leaders and the Words that Inspire Generations,” You can follow her on Instagram. I’ve always attributed my love of reading to Oprah Winfrey. I used to rush home from school so I could watch her daytime talk show at 4 o’clock. She didn’t hav...[More]

How to talk to kids about finding community online

Credit: Nick Velazquez Charnaie Gordon is the content creator behind Here Wee Read, a blog that advocates for diversity and inclusivity in children’s literature. She’s also the author of several children’s books, including “Lift Every Voice and Change: A Celebration of Black Leaders and the Words that Inspire Generations,” You can follow her on Instagram. I’ve always attributed my love of reading to Oprah Winfrey. I used to rush home from school so I could watch her daytime talk show at 4 o’clock. She didn’t hav...[More]

Common Sense Media’s ultimate guide to parental controls

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla Do you need parental controls? What are the options? Do they really work? Here’s everything you need to know about the wide array of parental control solutions, from OS settings to monitoring apps to network hardware. Even if you’ve talked to your kids about screen-time limits and responsible online behavior, it’s still really tough to manage what they do when you’re not there (and even when you are). Parental controls can support you in your efforts to keep your kids’ internet experiences safe, ...[More]

Common Sense Media’s ultimate guide to parental controls

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla Do you need parental controls? What are the options? Do they really work? Here’s everything you need to know about the wide array of parental control solutions, from OS settings to monitoring apps to network hardware. Even if you’ve talked to your kids about screen-time limits and responsible online behavior, it’s still really tough to manage what they do when you’re not there (and even when you are). Parental controls can support you in your efforts to keep your kids’ internet experiences safe, ...[More]

An Axios tech reporter on her favorite corners of the internet

Ashley Gold covers big tech and regulators as a tech and policy reporter at Axios. Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can’t get enough of, wh...[More]

An Axios tech reporter on her favorite corners of the internet

Ashley Gold covers big tech and regulators as a tech and policy reporter at Axios. Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we are also quick to point out that the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for people to connect with others, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can’t get enough of, wh...[More]

Why settle for one layer of security when you can have 2FA?

Protecting your online accounts with just a password is like locking your front door with a key: It might keep most people away, but an intruder who’s determined to break in can still force an entry. This is where two-factor authentication, or 2FA, comes in handy.  2FA is one of the most accessible and effective online security tools around. Like installing a home security system, turning it on works as an extra layer of protection. On the web, it’s between hackers and your personal, work, banking or any other information stored in your...[More]

Why settle for one layer of security when you can have 2FA?

Protecting your online accounts with just a password is like locking your front door with a key: It might keep most people away, but an intruder who’s determined to break in can still force an entry. This is where two-factor authentication, or 2FA, comes in handy.  2FA is one of the most accessible and effective online security tools around. Like installing a home security system, turning it on works as an extra layer of protection. On the web, it’s between hackers and your personal, work, banking or any other information stored in your...[More]

How to use Pocket with Tunde Oyeneyin

Fitness instructor Tunde Oyeneyin tells us how she uses Pocket to save and read articles online. Fitness instructor Tunde Oyeneyin, a favorite among Peloton riders, makes it a habit to stay intentional of what she consumes online.  “Everything that you pour in, finds its way out,” Tunde says. “Whether that’s what I’m watching, reading or listening to.” Her philosophy is part of what she calls soul care, her act of doing what’s good for the soul. Tunde says that it can be taking a bubble bath or turning some music on. “...[More]

How to use Pocket with Tunde Oyeneyin

Fitness instructor Tunde Oyeneyin tells us how she uses Pocket to save and read articles online. Fitness instructor Tunde Oyeneyin, a favorite among Peloton riders, makes it a habit to stay intentional of what she consumes online.  “Everything that you pour in, finds its way out,” Tunde says. “Whether that’s what I’m watching, reading or listening to.” Her philosophy is part of what she calls soul care, her act of doing what’s good for the soul. Tunde says that it can be taking a bubble bath or turning some music on. “...[More]

iJustine, self-described ‘oversharer,’ has some privacy advice for you

The internet remembers. Just ask iJustine.  Justine Ezarik launched her YouTube channel in 2006, making silly skits so she could tinker with video editing and visual effects. Her first viral moment came after recording herself flipping through a 300-page iPhone bill she received in the mail. (AT&T, dealing with the first generation of the iPhone, itemized each text message she sent.) Justine went on to make music video parodies and amateur cooking videos. For six months, she “lifecasted” her entire days on a streaming website. Nea...[More]

iJustine, self-described ‘oversharer,’ has some privacy advice for you

The internet remembers. Just ask iJustine.  Justine Ezarik launched her YouTube channel in 2006, making silly skits so she could tinker with video editing and visual effects. Her first viral moment came after recording herself flipping through a 300-page iPhone bill she received in the mail. (AT&T, dealing with the first generation of the iPhone, itemized each text message she sent.) Justine went on to make music video parodies and amateur cooking videos. For six months, she “lifecasted” her entire days on a streaming website. Nea...[More]

These 3 new Firefox Android extensions will help simplify your life

We’ve come to rely on our mobile devices for everything, from managing our online calendars to sharing an article we just read with our friends. So, how can we make it easier when we use our mobile devices? Today, we’re adding new extensions to Firefox Android to help. Whether it’s giving an email address to sign up for an account, sharing a URL with a friend, or listening to an article, here are the latest extensions for a better online experience.  Protect your email address with Firefox Relay Giving your email address in exchang...[More]

These 3 new Firefox Android extensions will help simplify your life

We’ve come to rely on our mobile devices for everything, from managing our online calendars to sharing an article we just read with our friends. So, how can we make it easier when we use our mobile devices? Today, we’re adding new extensions to Firefox Android to help. Whether it’s giving an email address to sign up for an account, sharing a URL with a friend, or listening to an article, here are the latest extensions for a better online experience.  Protect your email address with Firefox Relay Giving your email address in exchang...[More]