When it comes to choosing a browser, most people will site speed and ease of use as their top deciding factors. With that in mind, Mozilla Firefox remains a strong favorite for many savvy internet users. And while Firefox is great as-is, there are some simple tips and tricks that you can start using today to make your web experience that much more gratifying. Here’s a look at five ways to make Firefox faster, more efficient, and infinitely cooler: Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are some of the easiest ways to shave time off your internet browsing. It may take you a little time to get comfortable using them, but once … [Read more...]
Parental Controls and Popular Browsers
Computers are a fact of life today. For many parents who didn’t grow up with the World Wide Web at their fingertips, the notion that their child needs to use the internet for everything from homework and research projects to gaming and socializing is a daunting one. After all, no one wants their little one stumbling on something they shouldn’t see while online. Even so, many parents are hesitant to set up parental controls – worrying that it might slow down their computer’s performance or be complicated to create. The truth is, there are easy steps you can take to bolster control over what your children see on the internet that … [Read more...]
Incognito Internet: Private Browsing Explained
Online browsing in private isn’t a new concept for Internet aficionados. But what many people don’t realize is that they don’t have to go through the hassle of deleting their Internet history every time they are done cruising the World Wide Web. Even those that know about the browser features that allow them to surf incognito are still most likely turning on private browsing only after they’ve opened up the browser window. Luckily for those that prefer to peruse in private, most popular browsers have a way to turn on incognito mode permanently. That means you don’t have to remember to turn the feature on – it will simply be … [Read more...]
Mozilla Firefox Smart Keywords
Mozilla Firefox is hands down one of the most popular web browsers available for download on the internet. When it comes to popularity the choice between Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome is similar to the choice between coke or pepsi. Firefox has created a loyal fanbase of users by being simple to use and having a host of features that users can take advantage. One of these advantageous features is called “Smart Keywords.” The “Smart Keyword” feature allows you to look through a website for the specific query for which you originally searched. Some sites such as “wiki-sites” or other encyclopedia style web sites can have a large amount of … [Read more...]