The Problem With Most Browser Extensions Browser extensions have a reputation problem. Many popular extensions — weather apps, new tab replacements, productivity tools — quietly collect your browsing data, sell it to advertisers, or require accounts that tie activity to your identity. When I built the Weather & Clock Dashboard for Firefox, I made a different choice: zero data collection, no acco
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