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Browser tip of the day: Block scripts selectively

noscriptOne of the problems of browser security settings is they tend to be all-or-nothing choices: either enable or disable Javascript, Java, popups, etc. However, tools like Javascript are used for legitimate purposes on millions of sites. So, what do you do if you want to make absolutely sure to avoid potential Javascript exploits, but also use sites that depend on it for functionality? In Firefox, you can install the NoScript extension, which lets you selectively enable and disable Javascript, so that you can keep it on when using sites you trust, but turn it off when browsing to new sites. You can also temporarily enable it when you get to a site you're not sure about.

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