Ars Technica | Scammers are actively exploiting a bug in Firefox that causes the browser to lock up after displaying a message warning the computer is running a pirated version of Windows that has been hacked.

BetterCloud Monitor | You might see a new role opening up soon in your IT department: SaaSOps Engineer. Here's why.

The Verge | Mozilla is changing how Firefox handles notification requests to try and cut down on annoying pop-ups, the organization has announced. Starting with Firefox version 72, due for release in January, requests to display desktop notifications will come in the form of a small icon in Firefox’s URL bar, and users will need to click this to actually see the notification request.

Computerworld | Microsoft Teams users can now converse with colleagues privately after the long-awaited introduction of private channels—one of a variety of updates announced by Microsoft at its Ignite conference in Orlando, Fla. this week. The company also highlighted enhanced integration with Outlook and a multi-window feature.

MakeUseOf | You’re probably familiar with the permissions systems on Android, iOS, and even Windows 10. These allow you to decide which potentially sensitive areas of your device that apps can access. But did you know that Google Chrome also has a long list of permissions you can toggle? This gives you more control over how websites can interact with your device. MakeUseOf looks at the available browser permissions and consider what you should do with them.

How-To Geek | The Caps Lock key takes up prime keyboard real estate, and it isn’t pulling its weight. This easy AutoHotkey script will turn Caps Lock into a modifier key so you can use it for customizable shortcuts.

G Suite Updates | Site editors can now insert collapsible text boxes into a new Google Site, which site viewers can click to expand. Collapsible text boxes can help condense large blocks of text, like content on FAQ or Help Center pages, allowing site viewers to quickly navigate to the most relevant information.