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1. Open new tabs next to the current one in Firefox

   Published Jul 25 2025 in Firefox

   Change the Firefox default behavior and open new tabs next to the current one.

2. The Internet Archive opt out itch

   Published May 10 2025 in Blogging , Shower thoughts , Web

   Thoughts companies opting out of the Internet Archive.

3. Stringly Typed

   Published May 03 2025 in JavaScript , TypeScript

   Discover "stringly typed" development—where strings replace proper types in API calls and data exchanges.

4. Forbidden headers can't be set in "fetch" requests

   Published Apr 01 2025 in HTTP , JavaScript

   Learn about forbidden request headers that can't be set or overwritten.

5. WCAG success criteria that can't be autmatically tested

   Published Mar 26 2025 in Accessibility

   List of WCAG success criteria requiring manual testing

6. The macOS inline dictionary has a shortcut

   Published Mar 14 2025 in macOS

   Use ⌘⌃D to open the Dictionary inline help.

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