Web browsers

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I just starting using Firefox this past week. Thus far, I'm really liking it as opposed to Internet Explorer.

What say you?

 

[ColonialHead]

Stoney, I converted to Firefox from IE about a year ago and have been extremely happy with it. If you're bored at some point, check out the themes and add-ons:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/

*also - if you use Myspace frequently you'll find mozilla to be much better because it will load the page while the photos are still loading, so when you arrive at one of those packed myspace pages that has 5,000 pics on it and would normally freeze your browser when using IE, it will not cause a problem when viewing w/mozilla.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

What are some of the suggested add-ons or themes ??

 

[ColonialHead]

What are some of the suggested add-ons or themes ??

I like this one:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4810

It's called "speed dial" and allows you to place 9 mini-windows in the browser page. It's sort of like bookmarks but even more convenient.

I also like the theme on there called "Cavendish" which features Notre Dame colors.

 

[NDFan4Life]

What are some of the suggested add-ons or themes ??

Adblock Plus

Fasterfox

Forecastfox

 

[johnnd05]

Firefox RULES.

 

[Junkhead]

I just started using Firefox this week.

 

[IrishRamMan10]

i had it on my comp then it crashed... tahnks for remindin me... gotta add it to this laptop

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I think reps are in order then.....

 

[goldandblue]

firefox is great! Also, if your looking for a different email client other than outlook or outlook express you can try mozilla thunderbird.

If your looking for something that is compatible with microsoft office, you can try using openoffice

If you need a photo editing tool but don't want to pay for Adobe photoshop, Try using Gimp. version 2.2 you'll need to install GTK runtime enviroment in order for Gimp to work.
note: Gimp is not as good as photo shop but its free.

AVG free anti virus is a pretty solid antivirus if your not looking to purchase a yearly subscription.

I can post links to these if anyones interested.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Thanx gold.

 

[goldandblue]

no problem There's many more, let me know what you all are looking for. I use alot of opensource and freeware.

 

[notredomer23]

Whats so special about it? I use IE

 

[goldandblue]

Firefox, is less vunerable than I.E. for most major security exploits. Plus some cool add on features etc.

 

[Timugen]

Firefox is the best browser there is. I honestly don't know why anyone who knows about it would still use Internet Exploder.

As for add-ons, a couple of my favorites are AdBlock Plus, StumbleUpon (really cool when you're bored - you just click a button and it brings up a random web page based on how you've rated other pages, and I've found some really cool pages via Stumble,) and BugmeNot (autofills in generic user/pass for non-pay sites that require registration.)

 

[ColonialHead]

Hey Stoney just a follow-up, now that you've had a few days w/mozilla, what are your thoughts?

 

[quiksilver253]

firefox is great! Also, if your looking for a different email client other than outlook or outlook express you can try mozilla thunderbird.

Do you happen to know one that is compatible with comcast email? My computer came with outlook and the two are not compatible and i dont like having to go to teh website all the time

 

[kjones]

Grease Monkey is a cool add on too that allows you to write and run your own scripts directly onto pages. It's more for uberdorks like me though .

 

[goldandblue]

Do you happen to know one that is compatible with comcast email? My computer came with outlook and the two are not compatible and i dont like having to go to teh website all the time

When you say that it is not compatible, what do you mean? My mother has Comcast email and I have set up outlook express on her account. Also, which version of outlook are you using? If you are using 2002 or 2003, Do this:

Open outlook:

1. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
2. Select Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.
3. Select POP3, and then click Next.
4. Under User Information, do the following:
A. In the Your Name box, type your full name the way you want it to appear to other people.
B. In the E-mail Address box, type your e-mail user name followed by @comcast.net.
5. Under Server Information, do the following:
A. In the Incoming mail server (POP3) box, type mail.comcast.net.
B. In the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) box, type smtp.comcast.net.
6. Under Logon Information, do the following:
A. In the User Name box, type your user name provided by Comcast.
B. In the Password box, type your password.
C. Select the Remember password check box.

Note You have the option to have Outlook remember your password by typing it in the Password box and selecting the Remember password check box. Having Outlook remember your password means that you won't have to type your password each time you access the account; however, it also means that the account is vulnerable to anyone who has access to your computer. Use strong passwords that combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Use a strong password that you can remember so that you don't have to write it down.

7. To verify that your account is working, click Test Account Settings. If there is missing or incorrect information, such as your password, you will be prompted to supply or correct it. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
8. Click More Settings.
9. On the General tab, under Mail Account, type Comcast.

Note If you are attempting to send and receive Comcast e-mail messages from a location where you are not directly connected to Comcast, such as at work or when travelling, see the Notes section for additional steps.

10. Click OK, and then click Next.
Click Finish.


Notes

Do not select the Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box.
Unless specified by Comcast, all server and address entries are typed in lowercase letters.
To send and receive e-mail messages with your Comcast account when you are not directly connected to the Comcast service, such as at work or when travelling, you must use the following:
After step 9 above, click the Outgoing Server tab, and then select the My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication check box.
Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server

This may or may not help you. I do know that Comcast supports Pop3 so therefore outlook or outlook express should work fine. This would be the process for setting up an outlook email cleint for comcast email using outlook 2002, 2003. If you have an older version than that let me know and I'll dig a little deeper, or you may want to think about updating.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

So far, so good.

 

[MirageSmack]

The last time I tried changing browsers, to Netscape a few years back, I was jacked up for a month sorting things out. My computer died then, probably a good thing and nothin to do with the browser.

So, how hard is it to switch back to IE if there are problems? I'm not computer savvy, nor do I really want to be, but I did get a trojan horse (made all my google pages show porn, and I have a 14 yo daughter) in the past few weeks that I don't want to happen again, and I'm interested in firefox.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Shouldn't be too hard at all. I have the quicklinks up on my desktop, I just choose foxfire instead of IE.

 

[goldandblue]

Yeah there is no need to uninstall I.E or anything. If you decide you don't like Firefox, just uninstall it and continue to use I.E.

 

[IrishFan4Life]

IE is giving me issues...

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Make the change, you'll be glad u did.

 

[Junkhead]

IE is a steaming pile.

 

[kjones]

IE is a steaming pile.

HEY! Irish Envy is a great website. What do you mean coming in here to criticize us like that? Get out of here, troll!

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

How could you Junkhead??

 

[Junkhead]

lol not THAT IE.