CORS, or Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, is a security mechanism that allows web browsers to control and restrict requests made by web pages to different origins (domains). It prevents a web…

Content Security Policy (CSP) is a security standard designed to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) and other content injection attacks. CSP provides a set of rules and directives that help web…

Content blockers, also known as content filtering extensions, are a type of browser extension designed to block or filter specific types of web content. These extensions empower users to customize…

Command line switches, also known as command-line flags or parameters, are special parameters that can be used when launching a web browser to modify its behavior. These switches allow users…

Click-to-play is a security feature implemented by web browsers to control the execution of certain types of web content, particularly multimedia elements like Adobe Flash, Java applets, and specific media…

Browser fingerprinting is a technique used to collect information about a user’s browser and system configuration, with the goal of creating a unique identifier or “fingerprint” for that browser. This…

Browser compatibility refers to the ability of a web application, website, or browser extension to function correctly and consistently across different web browsers and their versions. It ensures that users…

Bookmark sync is a feature that synchronizes bookmarks across multiple devices, ensuring users have access to their favorite websites and resources regardless of the device they are using. It eliminates…

In the context of browser extensions, a background page is a hidden HTML page that runs in the background and handles core functionality. It serves as the brains of the…

Autofill is a browser feature or extension that automatically populates web forms with user data, such as names, addresses, email addresses, and credit card details. It is designed to enhance…