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  1. Codex Chrome extension: official option and MCP routes

    The Codex Chrome extension can read and control signed-in browser tabs through OpenAI’s desktop app. Compare it with Chrome MCP routes and setup.

    October 30, 2026 · 9 min read
  2. Too many tabs open? A Mac triage system

    Too many tabs open? Use memory pressure and findability to set your limit, then save, sort, and close pages with a 15-minute Mac cleanup.

    October 29, 2026 · 9 min read
  3. Browser without AI: 8 choices and AI off switches

    Find a browser without AI or disable its generative features. Compare documented switches for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave, Opera and DuckDuckGo.

    October 28, 2026 · 8 min read
  4. Which browser uses least RAM on Mac? 2026 guide

    Which browser uses least RAM on Mac? One dated 20-tab test, built-in memory controls, and a repeatable way to compare your own browser workload.

    October 27, 2026 · 10 min read
  5. Safari Reading List: find, save, sync, and delete pages

    Safari Reading List on Mac, iPhone, and iPad: find it, save pages offline, mark them read, delete items, fix iCloud sync, and understand search limits.

    October 26, 2026 · 10 min read
  6. Why is Safari so slow on Mac? A diagnostic guide

    Why is Safari so slow on your Mac? Trace the lag to a website, extension, memory, or network, then speed up Safari with the safest fix first.

    October 25, 2026 · 9 min read
  7. Octoweb 0.19: automatic updates and site permissions

    Octoweb 0.19 updates itself, asks before sites use your camera, microphone or location, and searches all your mail as you type, in your own words if you like.

    October 24, 2026 · 10 min read
  8. Rewind AI alternative: full recall or browser search?

    Looking for a Rewind AI alternative on Mac? Compare screen recording, Safari history, Spotlight, and local page memory by capture, storage, cost, and scope.

    October 24, 2026 · 8 min read
  9. BYOK AI: what your API use might cost

    BYOK AI can cost less than a $20 subscription at light usage. Estimate monthly tokens, compare three models, and pick a safer place for your key.

    October 23, 2026 · 8 min read
  10. mitmproxy on Mac: inspect one site’s HTTPS

    Use mitmproxy on a Mac to inspect one site’s HTTPS traffic: install its CA, proxy only that host in Firefox, diagnose errors, and undo each change.

    October 22, 2026 · 8 min read