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By Tracy on January 21st, 2010 and posted in Toolbox
Do you ever find running multiple computers, Operating systems and browsers tedious? Especially now that most people have access to 2 computers or more. Maybe you are using one main computer and need access to certain files from another or you are using portable software or even your mobile phone. Here are a few tips on how to keep organised with a combination of software and web apps.
By Tracy on September 26th, 2009 and posted in Browser, Tutorials
The browser is one of the most used pieces of software used today and believe me there is nothing worse than losing all of your data if your computer suddenly crashes or your data becomes corrupted. There are tools that will backup your Firefox profiles for you but this can be time consuming. I use a method will backup the entire folder with everything in it from passwords, extensions to favourites and its so simple anyone can do it. I will show you how to do this in Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and also Linux Mint.
By Tracy on May 2nd, 2009 and posted in Linux, Tutorials
If you are like me, you want to have the latest secure and up-to-date version of Firefox installed. Generally the package management system handles all software downloads, which is extremely useful, but unfortunately it may take some time for security updates to appear. There is one such workaround and that is to install your own copy. This tutorial is aimed at those using Mandriva Linux so your results may differ depending on which distribution you use.
By Tracy on January 14th, 2009 and posted in Toolbox
Having already covered a variety of firefox extensions, including security and web developer extensions, it is now time to cover a list of other useful and time-saving extensions.
By Tracy on January 12th, 2009 and posted in Reviews
Web browsers are probably the most used software in this day and age. We access the Internet, play on-line games, access bank accounts, use them to power web applications such as Google Docs and so much more. There are so many browsers to choose from but which one do we choose?
By Tracy on November 28th, 2008 and posted in Toolbox
Here are some handy Firefox Extensions for web design. Web developer allows you to view,add and delete cookies. Disable Java, JavaScript, images and CSS in websites so you can see what your page looks like without them. Validate your web pages, re-size your browser and many many more.
By Tracy on November 28th, 2008 and posted in Toolbox
There are always going to be security exploits within browsers but to minimise the amount of unwanted rubbish such as adware, malware and Trojans you can use Mozilla Firefox. Mozilla Firefox is stable and highly customisable and most importantly it is well known for being securer than IE. Here is a list of extensions that are available to make it just that bit more secure.
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