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Beyond the Banner: Navigating Websites Still Demanding Internet Explorer

November 29, 2025

Uncover common strategies for accessing websites that still recommend or require Internet Explorer, from user agent spoofing to understanding the legacy systems behind them.

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Struggling to Promote Your Browser Extension? Insights from Developers on Marketing Challenges and User Skepticism

June 18, 2025

A developer's quest for browser extension promotion advice uncovers common marketing hurdles, user wariness about extensions, and tips for effective outreach.

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AI Conversation Partners: Effective Learning Aids or Just "Bland" Chatbots?

June 9, 2025

Hacker News users discuss the pros and cons of AI conversation partners for language learning and other tasks, sharing tips for effective use and debating their overall utility.

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