Grant Winney

Code Review

Some things beg a closer look, hopefully to appreciate them, but sometimes just to uncover what they're doing and why.

Why do I need to install an extension just to copy/paste?

Why do I need to install an extension just to copy/paste?

I was creating a document in Office365 the other day - something I've done a hundred times - but when I tried to paste with their custom right-click menu I was greeted with a popup telling me to download a browser addon. Well, that's weird.

What is Manifest V3 and why is Google pestering me about it?

What is Manifest V3 and why is Google pestering me about it?

If you've ever dug into the underpinnings of a browser extension, or maybe even created one yourself, you've seen the manifest.json file that acts as a sort of usage guide for an extension. Not the kind of usage guide most people would want to read,

Why are websites requesting access to motion sensors... on my desktop?

Why are websites requesting access to motion sensors... on my desktop?

I was checking the status of a FedEx order when Brave warned me that "this site has been blocked from accessing your motion sensors". I'm struggling to understand why a website would need that access. Do I get a different experience if I drop my device? Tip my monitor over? Spin the mouse around?