Tag: firefox

How to Revert to the Old User Interface in Firefox 89

Since version 89, the free and open-source Firefox web browser makes use of the new ‘Proton’ UI design. For those who do not like the new Firefox appearance, the configuration options to re-enable the old style interface is still available in the 89 release. Revert to …

Mozilla: Update Firefox to avoid Netflix, Hulu streaming issues

Mozilla advises Firefox users to update to the latest released version to avoid experiencing video streaming issues after Google updates the Widevine digital rights management (DRM) on May 31. The Firefox web browser uses the Widevine plugin to play DRM-protected videos streamed via Netflix, Amazon Prime, …

Mozilla Releases Firefox 87

Firefox 87 adds improvements to Private Browsing and Strict Enhanced Tracking Protection and various other security and functional additions. “Today, with the launch of Firefox 87, we are excited to introduce SmartBlock, a new intelligent tracker blocking mechanism for Firefox Private Browsing and Strict Mode,” Mozilla’s …

How to Install Extensions (Add-ons) in Mozilla Firefox

An extension is an add-on to the browser that adds functionality. Extensions can be tools that extend the abilities of the Mozilla Firefox browser. Other types of extensions add integration with services, making them more convenient to use in the browser. Firefox classifies extensions as a …

Mozilla fixes Windows 10 NTFS corruption bug in Firefox

Mozilla has released Firefox 85.0.1 and includes a fix that prevents a Windows 10 NTFS corruption bug from being triggered from the browser. Last month, BleepingComputer reported that a bug in Windows 10 and Windows XP allows non-privileged users to mark an NTFS volume as dirty. …

Mozilla Firefox 85 Released with Enhanced Privacy Protection

Mozilla Firefox 85.0 was officially released today with improvements to privacy protection, bookmarks, and password manager. Firefox 85 introduces a fundamental change in the network architecture. It now partitions network connections and caches, including HTTP cache, image cache, favicon cache, HSTS cache, OCSP cache, style sheet …