Any recommendations for Firefox security add-ons?
I noticed here on the site, that several people recommend using Firefox with the "No Script" add-on.
Does anyone happen to have a good link for downloading a Mac version of this?
Are there maybe any suggestions for other security add-ons worth installing for Firefox / Thunderbird?
Well, then I can't understand why this is happening. Found this for an earlier version.
It's important to understand that whitelisting is slightly limited by domain-obscuring page elements like iframes. When a call is made from an iframe, it's made from the domain in the iframe's source, so Ghostery can't tell that it's coming from the domain you've whitelisted. As a result, it may appear that Ghostery is blocking on a site you've whitelisted, even though it's doing its best to follow your instructions. Any script, ad, widget, or other element that calls directly from the whitelisted domain will go through without a second glance.
BUT, it's supposed to have been "relaxed" in 2.5.2, the version I'm using; i.e. now it's supposed to allow anything from a domain regardless of where it's coming from.
And, yours is showing brightcove as blocked. If so, you shouldn't be getting any video, since that's where it all comes from in the Times.
You said video was loading on the video page, but I wonder are you able to load video on the homepage? It's in a large box "Video" near the middle of the page.
I have an email in to their support.
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Why is there no updates to the firefox throttle add-ons ? Is there an alternative? throttle is Bandwidth utilization throttling and monitoring extension for Firefox
Well, it's probably one of two things: either the awesome dude(tte) who developed this awesome extension was tired of updating or the changes in FFox software architecture carried out between version 3.x and 4+ created challenges that were too difficult for him to surmount or a combination of both. Honestly, I love Mozilla but I think they dropped the ball on the throttle issue. It's such an obvious and necessary function and it's so easy to implement. They should have included it a long time ago as in built feature. And, if you are browsing and looking at this post and you agree. Add a suggestion in mozilla.org. The more of us asking for this function, the better.
Meanwhile, I have the following solution for you:
Solution 0.6.9.23.11 (DIY Version of my Solution ):
Setting Up a Separate Portable Firefox 3.6.x that runs independently of and simultaneously to your latest version of Firefox
Get FireFox Portable 3.6.24:
http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable/localization#legacy36
It's a portable app, meaning that it's got all it's profiles and preference and application files in the same directory. It won't compete with your current installation of Firefox, has it's own separate extension folder etc...
Get Firefox Throttle 1.1.6
http://firefox-throttle.en.softonic.com/ (I couldn't find it in the official mozilla site)
It will be flagged as incompatible with even that old version of firefox (but it isn't). You just need to turn off compatibility checking. You can do that with this extension:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/add-on-compatibility-reporter/?src=search
If you have Bookmarks you want to port to the portable (bad pun intend), backup them up to bookmarks.json file on your desktop and import them to the portable version. You can export/import more stuff using FEBE addon but that's a whole world of headaches if you don't your doing.
Many of your extensions favourites extensions will no longer work on FFox 3.6.x but if, in that same addon's page, you look around until you find a link to previous versions of the addon, you will notice that the compatibility info is right below the version numbers. Just download and install the latest version that is compatible with you 3.6.x....
Voila mon ami! Your FFox 3.6 portable has just become your own private Download Mule whom you can throttle to your hearts content (ever throttle a real Mule??? I wouldn't try it, personally...) Do your regular browsing in another (unthrottled) browser and do your big downloads in the Mule...
If you want to keep using your brand spanking new Firefox for other types of browsing while using this portable Mule edition for the downloads, just add -p -no-remote to the shortcut leading to your Firefox Portable Mule edition.
For example, my taskbar shortcut to my Firefox Portable is:
""C:\Program Files (x86)\FirefoxPortableLegacy36\FirefoxPortable.exe"
I just changed it to:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\FirefoxPortableLegacy36\FirefoxPortable.exe" -p -no-remote
This will make it occupy it's own independent instance and I can use the both my Firefox Nightly and the Firefox Portable editions at the same time (each one, using a different profile ie. extensions, cookies, password, cache etc).
If you're on Linux, you can just run this on Wine and set the Windows Version to Windows 2000 in the Wine config,
If you want to get rid of the Portable Apps splash screen, click here:
http://www.ghacks.net/2011/06/06/getting-rid-of-portableapps-splash-screens/
Solution 0.6.9.23.11 (Non-DIY Version of my Solution):
Download my preconfigured but SWAGGED-THE-HECK-UP PortableFirefox 3.6
Having realized that some of you may find the above to be daunting. I took my own customize firefox portable, took out all my data and compressed the folder (it's portable, so it'll run as soon as you unzip it).
Here is a screenshot:
http://www.mediafire.com/?o95nkwo8y6q535j
Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?xdw87ivf3184u2s
Don't forget to modify your Start/Taskbar shortcuts:
"C:\wherever you decide to put it\FirefoxPortableLegacy36-Swagged-UP!\FirefoxPortable.exe"
I just changed it to:
"C:\wherever you decide to put it\FirefoxPortableLegacy36-Swagged-UP!\FirefoxPortable.exe" -p -no-remote -
I just want to open my homepage and see shortcuts, also in a new tab I want to see all these shortcuts.
''want to see shortcuts for applications, sites, add-ons...like in Google Chrome''
No idea what you are talking about, but I do have Google Chrome, so if you tell me what to do in Google Chrome to see what you are talking and perhaps the url if one is shown as well. Sounds like you may be referring to something through Google Chrome extension though.
I don't know if keyword shortcut is any part of the that, you mention shortcuts.
Firefox and other Browser Keyboard Shortcuts (Comparison Table)
http://dmcritchie.mvps.org/firefox/keyboard.htm
Th only keyword shortcuts I think Google has are for search engines. -
How do I restart Firefox with add-ons disabled?
How do I restart Firefox with add-ons disabled?
* Start Firefox in Safe Mode by Holding down the SHIFT key while starting Firefox
* As an alternative method, select "Start -> Run" and enter one of the following in the Windows Run box:
** firefox -safe-mode
** "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode
-> Firefox Safe Mode window will appear -> DON'T SELECT ANY OPTIONS, just click '''Continue in Safe Mode'''
Troubleshooting extensions and themes
* https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20extensions%20and%20themes
Check and tell if its working. -
Whenever I open firefox a add ons screen comes up with the yahoo web page behind it. . I just want the Yahoo web page and do not want to close the add ons page every time I use my computer.
I don't know what else to say about this. It is a screen that comes up in its own window everytime I open FirefoxPlease check your home page setting and see if about:addons is listed. If it is, please remove it
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page -
I have Mac OSX Lion 10.7.4, Quickbooks Pro 2010, Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, Operating in Windows 7. Quicbooks Pro 2010 is not responding or opening currently. Quickbooks does not support Parallels anymore. I hear Apple Bootcamp is an opton. Are there any recommendations for running Quickbooks Pro 2010 on Mac?
QuickBooks Pro 2010 for Mac is not supported in Lion. QB Pro 2011 will work, but I just got an email today that 2011 will not be updated to work in Mountain Lion. QB Pro 2012 will be updated for ML.
Be aware that the Mac version of QuickBooks is shamefully lacking in features compared to the Windows version. I do use the Mac version, but it has more features than I need for a small business, so it doesn't affect me. No one knows why Intuit seems to hate Mac users, but they show it every day.
If QB Pro 2012 for Mac can be downloaded as a demo, I would strongly suggest testing with it before making a final decision. You will be able to import the Windows data, but possibly not all of it, depending on the Windows version features you use.
Boot Camp allows you to install Windows on its own, bootable partition. When you boot to it, you are of course running Windows in every sense of the word. Just on Mac hardware rather than typical PC gear. Your Windows version of QB will work there without issue. The problem is having to boot back and forth between Windows and OS X, depending on what software it is you need to use at the time. -
Are there any recommendations for virus checking/removal programs for the Mac?
Is there any recommendations for virus checking/removal programs for the iMac and MacBrook Pro running OS 10.6.7?
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if, however, you exchange files with windows users on a regular basis, you might want to install ClamXav lest you pass an infected file on without realizing it. -
Any recommendations for a new Graphics card for Mac Pro?
Any recommendations for a new Graphics card for mac pro edit in Premiere 2014 and I need to have output to a monitor my current graphics card is ATI Radeon HD Graphics 5870 1024 MB I find better for what I need?
Look at this EVGA card for the Mac
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Hello there, cruzrt.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps to try for troubleshooting issues with an iOS device not responding:
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3281
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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Pedro. -
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Anyone have any recommendations for where to buy additional Pages templates?
http://www.freeforum101.com/iworktipsntrick/viewforum.php?f=9&sid=d1c6417d261e6e df4d03989b9999cb24&mforum=iworktipsntrick
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Any recommendations for a flash player? I've tried opera mini but it really doesn't work.
Any recommendations for a flash player to watch videos and movies? I've tried opera mini per support but doesn't work.
Depending on what sites you are trying to access, you might find that some of them (probably more so if they are news sites) have their own apps in the App Store which might let you get some of the content that you want (and there is the built-in YouTube app). In terms of browsers there is Skyfire which 'works' on some sites - but judging by the reviews not all sites.
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Same as above.
See:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
Thee can also be a problem with the file(s) that store the extensions registry.
Delete the files extensions.* (extensions.sqlite, extensions.rdf, extensions.cache, extensions.ini) and compatibility.ini in the Firefox [[Profiles|profile folder]] to reset the extensions registry.<br />
New files will be created when required.
See "Corrupt extension files":
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
If you see disabled, not compatible, extensions in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions" then click the Tools button at the left side of the Search Bar (or click the "Find Updates" button in older Firefox versions) to do a compatibility check or see if there is an update. -
I can't get rid of thanks for updating firefox or add-ons at start-up
Every time I start Firefox, in addition to my home page, I get "thanks for updating" pages from Mozilla, Colorful Tabs, No Script, and Undo Closed Tabs Button. I have tried all of the usual methods for getting rid of them (resetting home page, et al) and nothing works short of removing the add-ons (and that doesn't work for the Mozilla page!). It's not only annoying but it significantly slows Firefox down.
I love Firefox and have been using since its early days and I don't want to stop now but this inability to control it is frustrating and, frankly, disappointing. I do hope the trend to become more like other browsers does not gain speed; for many users, the very fact that Firefox was not like the others is what drew us to it in the first place.
I'd appreciate any help to solve my dilemma.hello, this might happen when firefox is not able to properly save preferences in its profile folder. please try this: Click the ''menu ''button and then click ''help (?) > troubleshooting information > profile folder - "show folder"''. then a new window will open up. in this window look out for a file named '''user.js''' (it might be used to overwrite your custom settings). in case it is present , delete or rename this file and restart firefox afterwards.
for more information and other steps please also see: [[How to fix preferences that won't save]] -
I need my Internet Explorer for work purposes. Please help shut down add-ons for Firefox assuming this is the problem
Thank you!!!Firefox shouldn't affect your Internet Explorer in any way. What exactly isn't working?
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I have tried the forum suggestions for re-setting my home page, how to disable add-on extensions, and how to to remove from any MSN / BING from my add/ remove in the control panel, but it persisits.
I do have IE 8 also , but only use it on websites that only function with IE, but my home page on IE is of my choice (GOOGLE) and does not reset to MSN. So whatever the problem is, it does not affect IE only Firefox
Any help ?Seems that may have worked and that's great, thank you. But now I have another problem which seems to be as persistent as the search bar has been.
Now when I edit the bar and position of the buttons some of those buttons disappear when I click Ok in the customization, but reappear when I reopen the customization settings.
Why is that? When I put a space in between some of the buttons the buttons near the space will disappear and leave a blank space where it should be.
I'm beginning to be rather annoyed with this Firefox Beta to say the least and am considering returning to the version before it. Whatever I do now as far as customizing is concerned of the toolbar is reset every time I reopen Firefox. The buttons are no longer where I had set them up, the address bar is stretched to it's maximum, the Menu Bar is back the far left edge, buttons are missing that I had put there, and buttons I had removed are returned.
:| I know it may seem insignificant to some people but it annoys the crap out of me. I understand this is a beta and if there is no solution then I perhaps will use the earlier version for a while.
Thanks for your input by they way, it's much appreciated.
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