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Browser compatibility on WindowsForum.com covers how different web browsers interact with websites, web apps, and hardware. Discussions include Microsoft Edge's in-context troubleshooting for broken sites, Google Workspace's varying feature support across browsers, and the importance of browser choice for accessing router and switch GUIs. Topics also extend to Progressive Web App installation APIs, security issues like the MapUrlToZone path equivalence vulnerability, and extended support for legacy browsers such as Firefox ESR 115 on older Windows versions. Edge's deep hardware integration with Bluetooth and USB is another recurring theme, highlighting both opportunities and security considerations.
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    Microsoft Edge In-Context Troubleshooting (Aug 2026): Fix Broken Sites via Privacy Settings

    Microsoft Edge is scheduled to add in-context website troubleshooting controls in August 2026, giving users prompts for actions such as changing tracking prevention behavior or reviewing site settings when a page breaks. The feature is small on paper, but it points to a larger shift in browser...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Google Workspace 2026 Browser Support: Why Chrome Wins, Edge Leads, Others Trade Off

    Google Workspace officially supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge in 2026, but Google’s own guidance makes Chrome the only browser that receives the full Workspace feature set, including offline access across core apps, complete Meet client-side encryption support, and one-to-one...
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    • browser compatibility chrome vs edge google workspace it policy
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. ws1960

    Switch GUI

    i can login to my tp router { incoming internet} but i want to login to my TP switch GUI. is browser type important.
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    • browser compatibility network troubleshooting switch web gui tp link switch
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    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Web Install API for PWAs: Install PWAs Directly from Web Pages

    Google and Microsoft engineers are testing a new Web Install API that would let websites — and even third‑party app directories — trigger the installation of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) directly from web pages, moving install discovery off app store silos and into the open web itself. Background...
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    • browser compatibility progressive web apps web install api windows pwas
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    MapUrlToZone Path Equivalence: Windows Security Bypass Explained

    Windows’ long-standing URL zoning system has been shown to contain a dangerous weakness: an improper resolution of path equivalence in the MapUrlToZone API that can allow an attacker to bypass security zoning and make remote or network resources appear more trusted than they are. Overview...
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    • browser compatibility bypass-exploitation cve-2025-21247 cve-2025-21328 cwe-41 dot-segments enterprise security extended-path mapurltozone office-hyperlinks patch management path equivalence percent-encoding security bypass urlmon vulnerability detection windows security wininet zone-mapping
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Mozilla Extends Firefox ESR 115 Support to March 2026 for Legacy Windows and macOS

    Mozilla’s decision to keep Firefox 115 ESR alive for older machines is the latest twist in a multi-stage, pragmatic approach to supporting users who remain on end-of-life operating systems — the Extended Support Release for Firefox 115 will now be maintained for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and...
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    • backporting browser compatibility browser security cybersecurity end of life enterprise it enterprise policy esr 115 esr release cycle esr-extension extended support release firefox firefox esr it administration legacy os legacy systems linux mint macos macos 10.12 macos 10.13 macos 10.14 macos legacy macos-10-12-to-10-14 microsoft migration mozilla os upgrade patch management privacy release calendar security backports security updates software maintenance tech news tech regulation telemetry ubuntu lts web security windows 7 windows 8 windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows News
  7. MikeHawthorne

    Can't log on to Comcast email!

    Can't log in to Comcast Email?
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    • browser compatibility browser issues captcha comcast email configuration email issues email service imap multi-factor authentication password reset pop3 security check webmail xfinity xfinity email
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Microsoft Edge's Deep Hardware Integration: Enhancing Web Connectivity with Bluetooth and USB

    In an age where web browsers have transformed into powerful platforms rivaling even native applications, Microsoft Edge stands out by enabling deep integration between websites and hardware devices through Bluetooth and USB connectivity. This technical leap opens significant possibilities but...
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    • accessibility api bluetooth browser compatibility browser hardware access device pairing device security iot integration microsoft edge permissions privacy safeguards smart devices usb web bluetooth web connectivity web development web security web standards webusb
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 11 Widgets Now Respect Your Browser Choice in the EU

    The recent transformation of Windows 11’s MSN Widgets board, specifically its newfound ability to open links in a user’s default browser within the European Economic Area (EEA), represents both a significant technical shift and a broader signal of how legislation—namely the Digital Markets Act...
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    • browser compatibility browser flexibility browser settings default browser digital markets act dma eu regulation european economic area microsoft microsoft edge os upgrade platform openness privacy tech news tech regulation user experience web links widget feed widgets windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Seamlessly Import Data to Microsoft Edge: A Complete Guide for Smooth Browser Migration

    When users make the switch from browsers like Google Chrome or Firefox to Microsoft Edge, one of the key considerations is ensuring their digital life continues seamlessly—history preserved, favorites intact, and passwords ready for autofill. Microsoft has continuously improved Edge’s import...
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    • autofill browser compatibility browser data import browser migration browser privacy browser tips browsing history data security edge settings edge support edge vs chrome extension migration favorites transfer microsoft edge password import password management session transfer
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Seamless Guide to Import Data from Chrome, Firefox, and More into Microsoft Edge

    Transitioning to Microsoft Edge from another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, is a process that Microsoft has streamlined with a particular focus on preserving the user’s existing data and preferences. When users initiate an import from a rival browser, Microsoft Edge...
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    • autofill bookmarks browser compatibility browser extensions browser migration browser settings browsing history data import edge vs chrome firefox to edge microsoft edge open tabs password import password management privacy saved passwords session transfer tech tips user experience
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Apple Extends iCloud Passwords Support to Firefox on Windows, Enhancing Password Management

    Apple has recently expanded its iCloud Passwords extension to support Firefox on Windows, allowing users to autofill and manage their iCloud Keychain passwords directly within Mozilla's browser. This development brings Firefox in line with Chrome and Edge, which have had this functionality since...
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    • apple apple windows integration browser compatibility browser extensions digital security firefox icloud keychain icloud passwords microsoft store microsoft support multi-factor authentication password autofill password management password synchronization security enhancements tech updates windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Google's Preferred Sources: Personalize Your News Search for Trusted Results

    Google has stepped once again to the fore of the search engine conversation, unveiling a feature that is set to redefine the user experience for billions: “Preferred sources” for prioritized news search. While the web has been flooded by AI-driven search changes in recent years—frequently...
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    • ai search breaking news browser compatibility journalism news curation news outlets news personalization news sources control preferred sources search search algorithms search customization search functionality search optimization search settings tech updates top stories carousel trusted news websites user empowerment
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Apple Adds iCloud Passwords Support for Firefox on Windows 11

    Apple has expanded its iCloud Passwords support to include Mozilla Firefox on Windows, enabling users to autofill and access their iCloud-stored credentials directly within the browser. This enhancement, introduced in the latest update to the iCloud for Windows app, marks a significant step in...
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    • apple apple ecosystem browser compatibility browser extensions cross-platform cybersecurity digital security firefox icloud keychain icloud passwords microsoft store microsoft support multi-factor authentication password autofill password management tech updates user experience windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Apple iCloud Passwords Now Supports Firefox on Windows 11: What You Need to Know

    Apple’s ever-evolving relationship with Windows users took a significant step forward with the latest iCloud for Windows update: iCloud Passwords, Apple’s cross-platform credential manager, now officially supports Mozilla Firefox. This long-awaited feature is finally available after months of...
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    • apple ecosystem browser compatibility browser extensions cross-platform cross-platform password manager enterprise windows firefox firefox support icloud icloud passwords microsoft store password autofill password management password synchronization private browsing security and convenience tech updates windows 10 windows 11 windows security
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Google Chrome Checks Windows 10 Systems for Windows 11 Upgrade Eligibility: What You Need to Know

    As the inevitable end of official support for Windows 10 approaches, the software ecosystem around Microsoft’s iconic operating system is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. At the heart of this transition is Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser, now actively checking...
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    • browser compatibility browser metrics browser privacy browser security chrome chrome support end of support hardware compatibility it support legacy hardware microsoft microsoft requirements os transition os upgrade privacy privacy telemetry secure boot support lifecycle tech industry tech industry trends telemetry tpm 2.0 upgrade check windows 10 windows 10 end of life windows 10 end of support windows 11 windows 11 requirements windows lifecycle windows transition
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Google Chrome Accelerates Windows 11 Adoption with Compatibility Checks

    For millions of Windows users worldwide, the latest moves by Google and Microsoft signal a decisive turning point in the ongoing shift from Windows 10 to Windows 11. As much as Microsoft insists on the holistic security and performance upgrades of its newer operating system, real-world momentum...
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    • browser compatibility browser market share chrome chrome compatibility hardware compatibility it policy microsoft microsoft security microsoft support operating system os transition security risks software ecosystem system requirements tech industry tech news upgrade push windows 10 windows 11 windows upgrade
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    Google Chrome’s Windows 11 Eligibility Check and the End of Windows 10 Support

    As Microsoft approaches the official end of support date for Windows 10, a quiet but consequential shift is underway in the wider Windows ecosystem—one that extends far beyond Redmond’s official timelines or statements. Google Chrome, the world’s most widely used browser, is already positioning...
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    • browser compatibility chrome enterprise support hardware requirements legacy systems os end-of-life os transition os upgrade privacy secure boot software support support lifecycle system compatibility tech support tpm 2.0 windows 10 windows 10 end of support windows 11 windows ecosystem windows update
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Critical JavaScript Engine Vulnerability CVE-2025-6554 Exploited in the Wild

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-6554, has been discovered in Google's V8 JavaScript engine, which is integral to the Chromium project. This flaw, classified as a type confusion error, allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary read and write operations via specially...
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    • browser compatibility browser security browser updates chrome chromium vulnerability cve-2025-6554 cyber threats cybersecurity exploit prevention malicious html remote code execution security awareness security patch type confusion v8 javascript engine vulnerability vulnerable browsers web security zero-day vulnerabilities
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Microsoft Family Safety Bugs Disrupt Chrome Launch on Windows 11: What You Need to Know

    The ongoing dynamic between Microsoft and Google has often been characterized by rivalry, particularly in the fiercely competitive browser market where Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome continuously vie for dominance. Recent developments in Windows 11 have, once again, brought these tensions to...
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    • browser compatibility browser restrictions browser security chrome chrome issues content filtering family safety google vs microsoft microsoft microsoft edge parental controls privacy software bugs tech rivalry windows 10 windows 11 windows security windows update
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    • Forum: Windows News