Extension of the Universe: Exploring the Cosmic Frontier
– Browser extensions are small software applications that add capacity or functionality to a web browser.
– They use the same APIs as JavaScript on a web page but have access to their own set of APIs.
– Extensions are used to add features and enhance the functionality of a website or remove unwanted elements such as ads.
– Examples of browser extensions include AdBlock, HTTPS Everywhere, StayFocusd, and Highly.
– They are usually written in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
– Browser extensions can be misused to deliver malware and some may violate browser developer program policies.
– In January 2018, four malicious extensions on the Chrome Web Store were found to conduct click fraud and black hat SEO.
– In 2017, eight compromised Chrome extensions sent malicious code to almost four and a half million users.
– Before installing an extension, consider the resources it can access and where it sends collected data.
– Be cautious of extensions that do any undesired behaviors.
-The article briefly mentions a problem with college education and the practice of music.
-It also touches on the topic of swordsmanship and organ building.