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I had an extension FastStream installed on all my FF and forks on my various devices (this install is on Windows 10 if it matters). But the extension got de-listed because it no longer passes whatever requirements Mozilla has for getting signed. The dev is working on getting it through, but offers it through their github via zip file. I normally use Zen, so I didn't have issues loading it and just turned off the auto update stuff that would remove it.

The old previously listed version was on my desktop that has the stable release of FF. So I removed it so I could update, but was blocked. No big deal, I went into about:config and set "xpinstall.signatures.required" to "false" per instructions. Restarted FF and now still blocked because it isn't signed.

Some searching says that stable is a no go, while other results still say to just flip that signatures.required to false. The AI assistant on DDG says that the "xpinstall.signatures.required" option isn't available on stable (even though it is and able to be flipped between "true" and "false" (I saw some people say that they see the option, but is grayed out and not able to be changed at all).

Kind of annoying that FF has been so much easier to load extensions not on the add-ons site. I have had issues trying to side-load on Chromium browsers I use, and FF never gave me this problem. I imagine it will eventually be an issue for the Bypass Paywalls Clean extension (not sure if extensions not listed on the site can get signed).

Is there any simple way to force it on stable? If not, can I simply "upgrade" my stable to beta or dev, keep my profile, and remove stable without losing anything? Would like to avoid ESR since I do like to know when features/UI changes happen so I can help people (I work on consumer PCs) that use stable on their devices.

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

Was reading about undersea com/internet cables. Then just started thinking about how wild it would have been if a wreck like the Titanic had been messed up even more if a cable (or cables) had been dropped on it (or even found due to laying them).

I started searching, but there are too many articles about the cables being damaged and/or sabotaged. But aside from some that talk about potential impact of the environments where they are laid, I haven't seen anything about damaging shipwrecks by the cables or discovering any while being placed.

Would imagine that most of the cables are placed outside of really busy shipping routes, and avoid unnecessarily deep sections. Still would be kind of interesting to know.

Was reading about undersea com/internet cables. Then just started thinking about how wild it would have been if a wreck like the Titanic had been messed up even more if a cable (or cables) had been dropped on it (or even found due to laying them).

I started searching, but there are too many articles about the cables being damaged and/or sabotaged. But aside from some that talk about potential impact of the environments where they are laid, I haven't seen anything about damaging shipwrecks by the cables or discovering any while being placed.

Would imagine that most of the cables are placed outside of really busy shipping routes, and avoid unnecessarily deep sections. Still would be kind of interesting to know.

I have been using Zen-Browser as my main, but still use FF daily (both PC and Android). One thing that I have really liked with Zen is that I can move the window around by holding left-click just like the normal toolbar.

Does anyone know if there is a setting or about:config option that can enable this on FF? It has just been such a randomly nice thing to have, but not a big issue if not. Both browsers serve different folks and have their own goals.

I just got an Ender-3 V3 KE and am currently keeping it in my garage until I can free-up space inside. My question is how cold is too cold for the printer to be okay if not in use and powered off?

I know that temps matter if I am using it (and for the filament in general). But the little bit of searching I have done focuses on the printers being powered on and in use.

Currently the past few days have stayed above 5c due to some very warm days. Just want to not damage anything while not being used.

I have seen folks talk about a pain point for using FF (or forks) being related to YouTube being super slow. The about:config settings the article mentions did seem to lead to YouTube loading faster on both my FF and Zen-Browser installs. So maybe this might help for others that specifically don't like to use FF as their main browser because of YouTube.

For those that just want the settings:

gfx.webrender.compositor.force-enabled (set to true and restart FF)

If on AMD GPU, this extra setting is supposed to help reduce CPU usage:

media.wmf.zero-copy-nv12-textures-force-enabled (set to true and restart FF)

*edit - per Zak in the comments. The AMD setting is Windows specific.

I am trying to make sure I am ready for 2.11 since it will require Java 17. But I tried getting Java 24 JDK SE and removed Java 8 JRE and then I2P router launcher said I didn't have Java. I tried looking for JRE above 8 but I just keep seeing 24 JDK. The I2P site links to tanuki for a wrapper of the Community Edition but they say there isn't a x64 version of Community Edition.

Does anyone have links for a Windows x64 JRE that is 17 or higher? I have reinstalled Java 8 JRE for now since it fixed the issue of running the I2P router launcher. I have only ever needed the 8 or lower JREs so I am a real noob at Java stuff.

I am trying out the "Modes" on my Galaxy Tab S8+ and curious if default browser can be changed depending on the "Mode"? I know that I can have apps be allowed to run, and that the wallpaper can be set to different images for each "Mode". Just not sure if it can switch to a different set of defaults. Thanks in advance to any information.

I am having issues getting results on searches because I get a bunch of results for doing a many ISOs to one USB (like Ventoy). Though I do get some results for hardware devices that can clone one USB to one or more blank USBs. But those hardware devices sell for hundreds of dollars.

I have a periodic need to update around 17 bootable USB drives at work. The drives are burned from ISO files (PC repair tools) and need to be updated with updated versions of the ISO. Currently I have to start each one at a time and is annoying (not as bad as some sys admins out there needing to do hundreds of drives).

So I was wondering if anyone knows of FOSS (or even mostly FOSS) plans/instructions for making a one to many USB clone hardware device using RPi or similar (I have a RPi 5 and a Pico W atm)? If a purpose built hardware device isn't around. Are there any FOSS software programs for Windows (my only real option at work) that can handle taking one ISO to burn onto many USBs? I am fine with it doing them one at a time if they are all plugged-in automatically or if it can do small groups of like four or five.

Just seems like out of all the different guides/plans/kits for things like RPi or similar-ish boards. That there would be something like those pricey one to many cloning devices. Thanks in advance to everyone that can point me to anything useful!

Saw this on an ADHD Memes account on X. Shit happens more than I would like to admit. lol

I fix consumer (OEM/SI and custom builds) PCs and am training some co-workers that are currently less experienced in building. The big thing I would like to have around for everyone's benefit is simple charts for things like screws/mounts. With the sizes/dimensions/names, especially the specific technical names. That would make it easy to buy extras instead of just typing "standoffs" and getting all the sizes presented that aren't correct. Nothing is more frustrating than having all the parts, but not screws/standoffs/mounts/etc if there is an issue (sucks if a motherboard has an NVMe slot but the standoff and screw wasn't provided or lost).

That all being said, I would love to get whatever other folks have around for part charts. It is always nice to be able to show various examples of different parts that can help show differences if a physical item isn't around to demo. An easy example is showing how the different DDR generations have the notch in different places. Or Ethernet cable wire layout for re-heading a cable.