Web browser extensions have become indispensable tools for enhancing productivity, simplifying tasks, and customizing our online experience. From ad blockers and grammar checkers to password managers and note-taking apps, these small software add-ons offer immense utility. However, as beneficial as they are, web browser extensions also pose significant safety and security risks, which university staff, faculty, and students should be aware of. Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Web Browser Extensions: What You Need to Know
Tag: web browser
Web Browser Updates Bring Changes to my.SMU Browser Recommendations
With the ever-changing ways of the Internet, web browsers of course have to keep up. As browser security and feature changes evolve, so does how SMU systems and services behave in certain browsers. We have recently updated our my.SMU service page with some new tips on using the service with your browser of choice, and we’d like to summarize them here!
Continue reading Web Browser Updates Bring Changes to my.SMU Browser Recommendations
Duo “Remember Me” Feature Issues Reported for Safari
Several Universities have reported over the past few days that Duo no longer allows users to select the “Remember Me for 1 Day” option when using the Safari browser.
This issue has been reported to Duo and they are currently working on a fix for the problem. The root cause is most likely due to the most recent Safari update to version 10.14. Duo expects the fix to be implemented in the first week of December 2019. In the meantime, if you would like to have Duo remember your login for one day, you will need to use a different browser like Firefox or Google Chrome.
We’ll keep you notified on Twitter when this issue gets resolved!
Microsoft Edge’s Chrome Makeover
It was reported a while back that Microsoft was planning to abandon its current Internet Explorer replacement, Microsoft Edge, and instead make Edge into a clone of Chromium. Chromium is the open-source browser project that serves as the foundation for Google Chrome, Opera, and several other web browsers.
