Tag Archives: about:config
Disable Firefox 8 Add-on Compatibility Checking
In an article I wrote last April concerning the Firefox 4 add-on compatibility checker, I explained how to quickly disable said tool in order to allow older add-ons to run. That tutorial worked great for Firefox versions 4-7, but it has to be updated for Firefox 8. In this tutorial, I’ll walk through removing the old configuration and adding the new. 1.) Open up Firefox’s Configuration page by typing about:config in the address bar. Read [...]
Re-enable Firefox’s About:config Warning Message
If you’ve spent any time tweaking Firefox, you’ve probably used the configuration page by typing about:config into the address/location bar. There is a large list of preferences that can be modified. Uninformed changes can mess up add-ons and the browser itself, so it is advised to research changes before implementing them. First timers to the configuration page will be prompted with a warning message. Let’s say you unchecked the checkbox to show the warning every [...]
Load YouTube Videos Quicker In Firefox
A feature introduced in Firefox 2 called Session Restore can actually be slowing down the load times of Flash videos, like those found on YouTube and Daily Motion. The feature creates a “save point” every 10 seconds, so you can return back to where you were in case of a browser crash. If you’re loading a Flash video (as most video sites use these days) or running multiple tabs, this can noticeably impact load times. [...]
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Disable Firefox Zoom
Are you mistakenly zooming in or out while viewing a web page? Do you want to disable this feature but can’t find the settings? The method of doing it is pretty short and doesn’t involve downloading an extension. It’s actually hidden within Firefox’s configurations. In the Address Bar, type in about:config and press ENTER. If this is your first time viewing the configuration page, you’ll see a warning that says “This might void your warranty!” [...]