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Why I Switched to Mozilla Firefox From Chrome and You Should Too | Digital Trends
The performance part isn't that surprising to me - as I've found Firefox to be a faster browsing experience for some time now. What's most striking is how much Mozilla has overhauled the browser. The FF account system and sync works really well. The design language is consistent between platforms. It's a really solid package.
Fantasizing About Retirement? Here’s How to Build a Career You Won’t Want to Quit
Useful advice. Building rare and valuable skills to ensure a happy career, rather than blindly following your passion.
100 Best Games of the Decade | Den of Geek
This a pretty definitive list. I might have added Metal Gear Solid 4 instead of IV and Fire Emblem Three Houses.
The 11 best new sci-fi books to check out on your new Kindle - The Verge
I'd probably read these on paper, not an e-reader. Informative list, nevertheless, and includes many titles I've never heard of.
Anyone Can Build This Open Source, DRM-Free Kindle Alternative - VICE
Great idea. I’m in favour if I can get it to work with my local library

Join @laurelbeaton Tuesday Feb 4 2020 @ 7pm MST to discuss Learning Spaces for Educators
Join Robert Lawson discussion of Hodgkinson-William OE Global presentation on Open Education and Social Justice – Tuesday Jan 7 2020 @ 7pm MST
Celebrate a new decade with #aboerjc discussion January 7, 2020 @ 7pm MST. Guest facilitator Robert Lawson.