NordVPN browser extension just got a quality-of-life update
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Incremental UX upgrades to browser extensions are how security tools actually get used—less friction at the edge often beats new protocols in the core. If your product depends on users maintaining a privacy or security posture, prioritize the one-click, in-browser experience over yet another settings panel in a desktop client.
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