Except for very specific cases, no link—be it external or not—should open in a new tab or window! This violates web accessibility standards. Based on my research, using rel="external noreferrer" for external links is also the best practice. The former helps identify external links and the latter covers privacy and security. This approach ensures that my external links are both secure and aligned with modern web standards. Now, if you think that’s all, do not read this concluding part!