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Firefox is a browser that belongs in the Mozilla family. It has been gaining increasing popularity and has a large user base due to its ease of use and speed. Below I have outlined some of the features that Firefox has that Internet Explorer does not.

Feature List and explanations:

* Tabbed Browsing - This feature allows you to open up new web sites or web pages in the same browser window that you are currently viewing.

* Pop-up Blocker - Firefox comes with a built in pop-up blocker. If you enable this feature then by default Firefox will block all pop-ups that may occur. If you would like to allow popups from certain sites, then you can configure the pop-up blocker to allow them from that site.
* Extensions- These are pieces of software that you can install that extend the functionality of the program. Extension range from a Google toolbar to a myriad of card games. They are similar in function to ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer.
* Profile Manager - This will allow you to create different profiles, each with their own bookmarks, cookies, and settings, for users who use Firefox from the same account.

Like Mozilla’s latest release, IE 7 also offers multiple searches via a large grouping of search engines, encyclopedias, etc. While both browsers allow you to add more search engines from a predefined list, it is much easier to create your own in IE as opposed to Firefox. Microsoft provides a few easy steps to install your own search engines, while Mozilla requires you to create an OpenSearch plug-in to achieve the same result.

As it seems to be the case with every other browser release nowadays, IE 7 claims to “Put safety first”. There is some truth to this, as the folks at Microsoft definitely paid careful attention here especially when it comes to phishing protection. Some exploits were discovered early on, including personal data possibly being compromised, making it seem that the hackers were once again a step ahead. In fairness to Microsoft, Firefox 2.0 has also fallen victims to similar attacks during its first few months.

Firefox, for the most part, is a stable browser. However, even the most stable browsers crash. Firefox 2.0 has a great feature built in called “Session Restore”. With older versions of Firefox you had to install the Session Restore extension to gain this functionality. In the event of a browser crash or accidental v, you are given the option to restore all the tabs and pages that you had open before the browser prematurely closed. This feature alone makes Firefox very attractive.

Mozilla’s Firefox 2.0 for Windows has garnered praise from critics since its late 2006 release and, aside from some undesirable security flaws, has pretty much lived up to expectations. The browser’s strong following can be attributed in part to its passionate developer community, which continues to churn out some very impressive browser add-ons. With some of these add-ons, also known as extensions installed, Firefox can become somewhat of a powerhouse application.

Add-ons and extensions aside, Mozilla’s browser stands up pretty well in its native form due in large part to some key features.

Below is a list of keyboard shortcuts that can be used in Mozilla Firefox version 2.0 for Windows.

* CTRL+D: Add a bookmark.

* BACKSPACE: Move back.

* CTRL+B: Open Bookmarks in browser sidebar.

* CTRL+I: Open Bookmarks in browser sidebar.

* F7: Toggles Caret Browsing on/off.

* CTRL+W: Close current tab.

* CTRL+F4: Close current tab.

* ALT+F4: Close current window.

* CTRL+C: Copy.

* CTRL+X Cut.

* CTRL+MINUS: Decrease text size within web page.

* SHIFT+DEL: Delete an individual form.

* CTRL+J: Launch Download Manager.

* CTRL+G: Find again.

* SHIFT+F3: Find previous.

* F11: Put the current browser window in full screen mode.

* F1: Launch Firefox Help.

* CTRL+H: Display your browsing history.

* ALT+HOME: Load your home page.

* CTRL+PLUS: Increase text size within web page.

* F6: Move to next frame.

* SHIFT+F6: Move to previous frame.

* CTRL+T: Create a new tab.

* CTRL+TAB: Make the next tab active.

* CTRL+N: Open a new browser window.

* CTRL+O: Launch the Open File dialog.

* CTRL+ENTER: Open a link in a new tab.

* CTRL+U: Display the source of the current page.

* CTRL+V: Paste.

* CTRL+PAGE UP: Make the previous tab active.

* CTRL+P: Print.

* F5: Refresh the current page.

* CTRL+F5: Refresh the current page, overriding your cache.

* CTRL+S: Open Save Page As… dialog.

* ALT+ENTER: Open Save Link Target As… dialog.

* CTRL+A: Select all.

* CTRL+L: Select location bar.

* CTRL+DOWN ARROW: Select next respective search engine in search bar.

* CTRL+UP ARROW: Select previous respective search engine in search bar.

* CTRL+Z: Undo.

Instead of going to Google.com each time to search, it’s much faster to have Google built into your browser. Several options:

* My preferred browser for PC or Mac is Firefox <getfirefox.com>, which already has built-in Google. You should download the free Googlebar extension <googlebar.mozdev.org> or the official Google Toolbar <toolbar.google.com> (the Google Toolbar also works on PC Explorer). Faster searches; pop-up blocker; highlighting; word find (go directly to a word/phrase on a page). Be sure to get the Cool Iris extension for Firefox, which lets you preview Google results.

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google_ad_width = 110;
google_ad_height = 32;
google_ad_format = “110×32_as_rimg”;
google_cpa_choice = “CAAQ_-KZzgEaCHfyBUS9wT0_KOP143Q”;
//–></script>
<script type=”text/javascript” src=”http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js”>
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</div>
{/if}
<!– /Google FireFox –>
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please check also google’s terms when you’ll get paid

Just because everyone feels that they have a solution to someone else’s problems, new forms of technology are created. Some technology is created to process word files and improve the use of the computer while others are created to enhance the use of the Internet.

Because the Internet is so widely used, countless developers are coming up with tools that will make the Internet more user friendly. Several browsers are created one competing against the other as far as performance goes. Two highly competitive browsers are Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Internet Explorer has been around since the creation of windows. It is used by several individuals. It has many wonderful browsing features as well as some safety features such as a pop up blocker. Though it is extremely popular, Firefox is gaining momentum as people are catching onto the numerous benefits.

One benefit that Firefox has that totally outdoes Internet Explorer is the enhanced popup blocker. Unlike Internet Explorer’s popup blocker that only halfway does the trick, Firefox’s popup blocker blocks out all of the annoying ads. You’ll never again have to see them on your computer. What’s more, you do not need supplemental programs to block annoying ads as does Internet Explorer.

Should you wan to open new web pages, you do not need to open them in new windows. Rather, you can use tabs. What’s more, you can open them in the background.

If you are filling in any forms online, Firefox will save the details for you so you will not have to go back and enter them in a second time. This is great, especially if you are going to sites you’ll use more than once such as Google or advertising sites like Craigslist. This detail alone is not only a time saver: but, it makes life online easier.

When using Firefox, you’ll also have better online security. Spyware, adware and malicious software cannot automatically install themselves into the browser unlike Internet Explorer. This means that you’ll not have to worry about your browser being hijacked to the point of having to repair your OS or totally reformat it all together.

Though Firefox possesses many great attributes, there are some disadvantages to using the browser. For example, its tight security makes ActiveX impossible to run which is a major problem since countless developers use ActiveX to deliver various applications to desktops. This makes it impossible to ditch Internet Explorer completely as if you wanted to use ActiveX, you’ll need to switch browsers.

In order to decide whether Firefox has really replace Internet Explorer will require that you are looking at the entire picture. It is imperative that you have all the facts. Also, just because you have switched to Firefox does not mean that you should forget about updating and patching Internet Explorer on a regular basis. Though Firefox is a great browser, you’ll still need to rely on Internet Explorer for certain things, especially when it comes to making up for the weaknesses found in Firefox.