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Tip of the Week: Jumpstart your old Firefox extensions
Broadly used add-ons are usually prepared well in advance, and tested with beta releases. Unfortunately, many aren’t updated right away and others not at all. Because we refuse to let our extensions die, we’re going to take a look at a workaround which may also work for you.
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Guest
on July 22, 2009 7:31 AM |
"Comparativily speaking, Firefox is the most secure and fastest Web browser, and its successes were largely because it is customizable . In addition, i also use this browser." It's quite clear that you use Firefox, no need to mention that. Maybe you should try some other browsers so you can properly "comparativily" speak. |
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strategic
on July 22, 2009 8:00 AM |
Firefox isn't the fastest Web browser around. It isn't the most secure browser either, nor is it the most used. Up until now, I have always thought Firefox was the most secure.:o If you say it isn't, I have to take your word for it. Firefox probably was the most secure at some point, but maybe as it gained popularity, it lost that title. Is it safe to ask which browser is the most secure? |
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syde
on July 22, 2009 8:39 AM |
Even though I prefer the interface of Firefox due to the ability of being able to customize just about everything Google Chrome is currently the most secure Web browser in regards to security when it comes to default settings. However, however: If you use these addons for firefox: Adblock Plus [link] Noscript [link] with these 2 addons I find security amazing and you have the resources to control everything via browser control. |
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z0k!
on July 22, 2009 10:42 AM |
is there a way to save ur library of extensions somewhere and then import it to a fresh copy of firfox,say another computer or after an OS reinstall? |
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Julio Franco
on July 22, 2009 3:28 PM |
@zok! This is what you are looking for (we had considered it for a future tip because of its usefulness), FEBE add-on: [link] |
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z0k!
on July 22, 2009 3:36 PM |
many thanks! |
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Guest
on July 22, 2009 9:32 PM |
Just beware the Rube Goldberg restore routine for that otherwise fin extension that FEBE is. ><(((°> |
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bwchato
on July 24, 2009 1:57 PM |
been there,done that,and went back to Firefox |
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Guest
on July 24, 2009 3:37 PM |
Just beware the Rube Goldberg restore routine for that otherwise fin extension that FEBE is. The profile restore function in FEBE 6.2 (http://customsoftwareconsult.com/extensions/febe/febe.html# |
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Guest
on July 27, 2009 2:14 PM |
I really have to take exception with the comment that firefox is not the most secure, nor the most widely used. Where do you get your information? I know you're supposed to be the expert, but when firefox set the Guinness world book of records for downloads, I have to wonder where you have been for the last year? |
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Julio Franco
on July 27, 2009 5:05 PM |
Most widely used is still Internet Explorer by a wide margin. Most secure is open to dispute but in general terms Firefox is no longer considered the most secure given other more "obscure" browsers like Opera and Chrome. |
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strategic
on July 27, 2009 5:12 PM |
Firefox is no longer considered the most secure given other more "obscure" browsers like Opera and Chrome. Google Chrome is the last browser on my list I would consider the safest considering that Google is constantly watching over your shoulder, or is it my own personal feeling. Since this quote came from you, I tend to reconsider, where am I going wrong with my thinking? |
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strategic
on July 27, 2009 5:17 PM |
I really have to take exception with the comment that firefox is not the most secure, nor the most widely used. Where do you get your information? I know you're supposed to be the expert, but when firefox set the Guinness world book of records for downloads, I have to wonder where you have been for the last year? Any software that gains popularity also gains popularity with the 'wrong crowd' For example there is Adobe Acrobat, which has security issues, and then there is Foxit, which has none. |
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