May 9
There have been many posts exploring the ins and outs of one of the world’s favorite web browsers, but there are still a few tips and tricks left that you may be unaware of. If you are a fan of Firefox’s Awesome Bar, today’s post may put a big smile on your face. Read more
For many people, times are tough, and instead of being able to purchase the next new gadget or peripheral, we need to make the best out of what we’ve got. One key area of computing that is often a bottleneck for productivity is screen real estate.
Since purchasing several monitors and a more powerful graphics card to drive them is most likely not an option, let’s examine a few ways to get the most out of the tech we already have. Read more
Any online transaction (e.g., loading a web page) is not inherently secure. This means that any personal information that is transferred to and from your computing device is susceptible to being captured and read by a third party.
As many users know, one way to add a layer of security is to ensure that the site you are visiting has a secure (i.e., encrypted) connection, denoted by the https:// at the beginning of the site’s URL. Many popular sites now offer such a type of connection, but may not have it enabled, by default, putting an unnecessary burden on the user to check off the appropriate account setting.
A Chrome/Firefox extension, called HTTPS Everywhere, aims to remove this barrier to security. Read more
Amazon is a worldwide, retail powerhouse that, while not admirable in every way, has revolutionized the way people consume goods and services. One negative aspect of their purchase process is that if you live outside of the United States, you may occasionally find that after you have gone through the checkout process, the item you are purchasing can’t be shipped to your country.
Today’s tip covers an extension that aims to prevent this annoyance from ever happening again. Read more
Imagine this, you are filling out an important, online job application. Instead of allowing you to upload your finely tuned, pristine resume, the employer’s site requires you to type in the same information into text boxes spread across multiple pages.
You spend half an hour entering in your extensive, employment history, click Next, and then you get an error message. Even worse, all the information you entered is now gone.
As the simmering rage inside you begins to brew, you wonder if there is a better way to deal with these forms. Do yourself a favor, go make yourself a mojito and READ THIS POST. Read more
As previously stated, Firefox has an excellent repository of high-quality extensions that can increase the utility of your web browsing sessions. The consequence of this abundance of options is that you may find yourself installing and uninstalling many extensions, subsequently creating a virtual mess in your Firefox installation (i.e., when you uninstall an extension, it usually does not remove the customized preferences it made to your browser).
Ironically, there is an extension that can address this issue. Read more
This is the second entry in a multi-part series. Part 1
Now that we have gone over the importance of the web browser and how to customize it to your preferences, it is time to explore some of the features that make them powerful research and information organization tools.
We’re going to focus on three key areas:
1. The browser interface
2. Bookmarks
3. Search functionality Read more
Although Google’s Chrome now seems to get all the attention, Firefox is still a tried and true favorite for millions of people around the world. One of the unique features the browser offers over its competitors is the extensive amount of granular control you can exercise over how the app is configured (i.e., its about:config preferences). On the downside, this level of customizability can be overwhelming.
In conjunction with Mozilla’s MozillaZine database, What’s That Preference aims to help you become more educated on Firefox’s myriad configuration settings. Read more
Add-ons are a great way to customize your web browser and introduce new functionality to your default installation, yet, installing them may have a drawback: speed. Particularly a problem for Firefox, many users find that installing too many extensions results in noticeable drops in performance.
Upon close inspection, it turns out that not all add-ons are created equal, and some will have a more deleterious impact than others on Firefox’s day-to-day speed. Mozilla has gone the extra mile and has collected enough data to help you identify which add-ons are the worst offenders. Read more
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