computer help index
 
 
Search:
"Offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace." Now with over 3,360 tips!

Mozilla Firefox
Help and Tips

Browse the web using Mozilla Firefox? Tips on downloading the browser, customizing Firefox, altering pop-up window settings, changing search engines, and more.

<- Go back to Internet-Related Software

#26: Print Webpage Backgrounds
At the risk of increasing toner or ink usage, print more accurate copies of webpages with Mozilla Firefox.
 
#27: Display Text in the Toolbars for New Users
Make Mozilla Firefox even easier to use for newbies by labeling toolbar icons.
 
#28: Make Page Source Viewing Easier to Read
Increase the size of HTML source files viewed within Firefox.
 
#29: Do Not Save Form Information
For privacy reasons, prevent Mozilla Firefox from remembering text entered into web page forms.
 
#30: Modify the Web Page Cache Size
Privacy concerns? Running out of hard drive space? Expand or decrease the size of your Mozilla Firefox cache.
 
#31: Stop Warning When Closing Multiple Tabs
Close Mozilla Firefox immediately when you want to, and skip tab warning dialogs.
 
#32: Turn off the Popup Windows Blocker
Allow websites that require pop-ups to display them on your computer when using Mozilla Firefox.
 
#33: Remove the Page Margins
If your printer supports it, remove margins from your website hard copies with Mozilla Firefox
 
#34: Right-Click to Search a Dictionary, Encyclopedia, or other Website
Query search engines, dictionaries, encyclopedias, or other data sources from Mozilla just by right-clicking text.
 
#35: Disable Automatic Update Notifications
Prevent Mozilla Firefox from alerting whenever updates are available.
 
#36: Re-import Settings from Internet Explorer
Obtain Internet Explorer settings into your Mozilla Firefox web browser.
 
#37: Change Default Fonts and Colors
Force Mozilla Firefox to render webpages using colors and fonts you define.
 
#38: Test Your Internet Connection Speed
How fast are you currently accessing the Internet? These Mozilla Firefox extensions will tell you.
 
#39: Downgrade to a Previous Release of Firefox for Stability
Problems with the current version of Mozilla Firefox? Consider downgrading to a previous release.
 
#40: Start Mozilla Firefox with Multiple Home Pages
Automatically open several webpages simultaneously when starting Mozilla Firefox.
 
#41: View List of Installed Plug-Ins
Diagnose plug-in problems with Mozilla Firefox by viewing the list of installed software.
 
#42: Clear Your Current Website History
Quickly clear the Mozilla Firefox website viewing log without disabling it altogether.
 
#43: Create a New Tab
Three shortcuts in Mozilla Firefox that let you browse multiple websites in the same window using tabs.
 
#44: Another Keyboard Shortcut for Search
The apostrophe key in Mozilla Firefox brings up the search bar.
 
#45: Extensions and New Versions
Will your extensions work when upgrading to newer versions of Firefox?
 
#46: Show or Hide the Tab Bar When Only One Site is Open
Toggle showing Mozilla Firefox's tab bar if you are only viewing one web page at a time.
 
#47: View Pages Rendered in Firefox and Internet Explorer
Use the "IE Tab" extension to test how your webpages will look in Internet Explorer.
 
#48: Temporarily Clear the Website Cache
For privacy or speed, learn how to remove all content from Mozilla Firefox's disk cache.
 
#49: Play Tetris in Your Browser
Now you can play a game filling up row upon row with blocks from within Firefox.
 
#50: Change How Firefox Opens Sites From Other Applications
When external applications open websites with Firefox, have them do so in new windows, tabs, or replacing the currently-viewed website.
 

See Also:

Search Engine @
Advice on searching the web. Help with search engine syntax, advanced seach engine features, filtering search engine results, and more.

<- Previous (1 - 25) Next (51 - 63) ->


 
Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!
 

RSS Feeds - Subscribe!
 

You want the latest tech tips and tricks in your e-mail Inbox - FREE? Type your e-mail address below and click 'Subscribe'.
 



( sample / details ) ( opt-out instructions )
 


 Free Offer! - Subscribe to the MalekTips computer help list and be one of the first to get new computer tips, articles, and download links! ( privacy policy )  ( opt-out instructions )
This page and its contents are copyright
©1997 - 2008 Envision Programming. ( copyright/disclaimer )

Home | Free Computer Help Newsletter! | Windows | Web Development | DOS and Batch Files | Removing Spyware
Digital Camera and Photography | Computer and Internet | Software | Microsoft Word
Computer Articles | About | Contribute a Tip | Link To Us! | Computer and Technology Links
RSS Feeds |  Contact Us | Advertising | Privacy Policy | Computer Help Forums