Firefox Addon: Tab Mix Plus

Tab Mix Plus enhances Firefox's tab browsing capabilities. It includes such features as duplicating tabs, controlling tab focus, tab clicking options, undo closed tabs and windows, plus much more. It also includes a full-featured session manager...

Link:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1122

Secret Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts

OK, they probably aren't secret, but when I saw this list I was really amazed. I thought to myself, how could I have used Firefox all these years and not known about all of these?!!

Personally I like the Ctrl-Shift-T shortcut.

Link:
http://.../sarah/2008/01/secret-firefox.html

Firefox 3 gets one step closer

Over the next few days Mozilla will be making the official announcement that Firefox 3 Beta 2 is available.

Link:
http://.../firefox-3-beta-2-available-new-address-bar/

Internet Explorer and Firefox Vulnerability Analysis Report

For most people, their web browser is central to their interaction with the Internet, connecting to global web sites and helping them consume online services providing everything from booking flights to banking services to online shopping. This reality makes browsers a key tool when evaluating the security experience of users as the browser interprets Web content and programs delivered from around the world.

Over the past few years, there has been much discussion of the need for improvements in browser security, but few hard data studies performed to support assertions concerning the security of available browsers.

This report documents the results of my analysis of Internet Explorer and Firefox vulnerabilities over the past few years since Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 became available and Mozilla launched Firefox.

Link:
http://.../download-internet-explorer-and-firefox-vulnerability-analysis

Firefox 3 beta 1 makes is debut

Mozilla announced the official release of Firefox 3 beta 1 early this morning. The first Firefox 3 beta, which is available for download from Mozilla's servers, offers some hot new features for users and web developers.

Link:
http://...afirst-look-at-firefox-3-beta-1.html

Pause Animated GIFS in Firefox and IE

Have you ever been on a page with a ton of animated GIF’s, and all you’re trying to do is read the content? It can get quite distracting, but if you’re using Firefox or Internet Explorer just hit the ESC key. Doing so will immediately pause all of the animated GIF images on the page.

Never knew that. Wish I knew this a long time ago.

Link:
http://.../pause-animated-gifs-in-firefox-and-ie/

30+ Firefox Add-ons for Web Developers & Designers

Firefox has cool add-ons which make the job of website designers and developers much easier. Here is our list of 30+ excellent Firefox add-ons that every web developer and designer should know about.

Link:
http://.../30-firefox-add-ons-for-web-developers-designers/

Mozilla Admits Firefox Exploit Caused by Firefox Bug, Not IE

Mozilla Admits Firefox Exploit Caused by Firefox Bug, Not IE: "On July 10, engineers at Secunia issued a security advisory, rated 'Highly Critical,' warning Firefox users that their browser could be tricked into executing arbitrary JavaScript code. Soon afterward, Mozilla developers issued a statement saying the problem was caused by Internet Explorer, which could trick Firefox into executing that code. This morning, Mozilla security chief Window Snyder had to issue a retraction, stating Firefox could just as easily trick Firefox into doing the same thing"

Link:
http://.../Mozilla_Admits_Firefox_Exploit_Caused_by_Firefox...

Make Your Own Firefox Extensions

A typical Firefox extension is nothing more than an XUL (XML User-interface Language) file you can edit with Notepad. In contrast, IE extensions must be compiled into DLLs and then installed into the operating system.

Link:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/...

Prevent cache-based tracking with SafeCache

All platforms with Firefox: SafeCache bolsters your browsing security by preventing cache-based monitoring schemes. Developed by Stanford University faculty, SafeCache silently prevents you from being traced through your cache.

Link:
http://.../prevent-cache+based-tracking-with-safecache

A peek inside of Firefox 3

Just in case you are curious about what is being developed for the next major release of Firefox check out this wiki on Firefox v3.

Link:
http://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox3

Browser are not quite secured, yet

Polish hacker Michal Zalewski has ratcheted up his ongoing assault on Web browser security models, releasing details on serious flaws in fully patched versions of IE 6, IE 7 and Firefox 2.0.

Read the whole story:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=254

See one of the IE security holes:
http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/ierace/

Get users to switch to Firefox and earn money

First, from the website:

Get this tool for switching people from IE to Firefox.
For each person you switch, Google gives you $1, Microsoft loses marketshare, and an angel gets its wings.

Now, the bad news. You will p*ss off so many people by having a script like that running that you will basically be shooting yourself in the foot. If you are thinking about using this script, and I hope you don't, at least leave it off your company or business website.

Link:
http://explorerdestroyer.com/

Surfulator saves webpage content as you browse

With Surfulater you can permanently save anything you find on the web, in other applications and on your hard drive, and organize it in ways you haven't dreamt of yet. For starters you can categorize, cross reference and do full text searches. Plus annotate and edit whatever you have saved to make it all the more valuable. And of course you can find anything in a flash.

I much rather have a good bookmark manager, whether local on my system or online, to handle information I come across. I'm even getting away from bookmarks as I find myself much faster searching in Google and relying on Google results for the most relevant website. Maybe that's what's needed: A Google Search organizer. Is it better to bookmark a single site or bookmark a Google search string that returns many results?

Link:
http://www.surfulater.com/

Make Firefox full screen even better with Fullerscreen

Make Firefox full screen even better with Fullerscreen: "Fullerscreen is an extension that gives Web pages in Firefox the full run of your monitor. If you spend much time using Web-based applications like Gmail, Google Notebook, or Backpack, Fullerscreen is a must-have addition to Firefox.

Firefox already has a Full Screen feature, which you can access by going to View -> Full Screen, or by pressing F11. However, the standard Firefox full screen view still includes a location/toolbar and a tab bar, if you have any tabs open."

Article:
http://community.linux.com/...

Direct to Addon:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4650

Firefox 2.0.0.3 released

Get it while its hot.

Link:
http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/2.0.0.3/

Remove autocomplete URL suggestions when typing URL's in Firefox

A great tip, and drop dead easy too, on how to remove URL's that Firefox remembers when you start typing a website into the address bar.

Link:
http://.../firefox-tip-mistyped-autocomplete-suggestions

Firefox 2.0 Vista Black Theme

Link:
http://www.deviantart.com/...

Two flaws found in Firefox

A security company has reported two new flaws in the Mozilla Firefox browser that may leave locally saved files vulnerable to outside attacks.

Link:
http://news.com.com/...

Make Firefox look like IE

Who knows why but if this gets you to switch.

Link:
http://.../jh/mozilla/firefox_internet_explorer/