[PLUG] Setting to make Firefox look like it's coming from Windows

[Robert Citek]

User-Agent Switcher

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/uaswitcher/

Good luck and let us know how things go.

Regards,
- Robert



On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 1:51 PM Dick Steffens <dick at dicksteffens.com> wrote:

> I recall someone mentioning a way to make Firefox look like it's a
> Windows version instead of a Linux version, but I don't recall what it's
> called. Can someone please provide a clue stick?
>
> The current need is because Comcast downgraded their website (I'm sure
> they think they upgraded it, but ...). Yesterday morning I was able to
> reach their TV scheduling page. This morning I get this message:
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Xfinity Stream
> Please download the latest browser version.
>
> Before upgrading to the latest browser version, ensure you're on a
> supported Operating System.
>
> Supported Operating Systems
>      Windows 7+, iOS 11+, Android 7+
>      Mac OS X 10.14.4+ for Safari
>      Mac OS X 10.7+ for Chrome and Firefox
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> I can use my virtual Win7 version of Firefox, but I'd rather not.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Dick Steffens
>
>
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