“This year we rounded up another batch of awesome extensions, collected the best web services made better by add-ons, took advantage of developer tools, sped up Firefox with the new HTTP cache, and checked out Firefox’s new, controversial interface … “ Source: Lifehacker  Most Popular Firefox Extensions and Posts of 2014

“It can sometimes be difficult to tell if a web page or domain a link points to is a legit site or not. While the url of the site may give you clues at times, for example if you know it already, it is at other times not possible to determine whether it is secure to visit a site or not based solely on a link. …” Source: gHacks Tech News Details  Security Plus checks links in Firefox on Virustotal without leaving the page

Sorry Palemooners – Not available for Firefox 24.9Got your tinkers hat ready? Then here is something to play around with. ” … The new Firefox add-on Priv8 adds sandboxed tabs to the web browser using the security model of Firefox OS. It enables you to run select tabs in a sandbox which separates it and its data from the rest of the browser and other tabs. Please note that it has been released as a proof of concept right now. … “ Source: gHacks Tech News Review  Priv8 adds sandboxed tabs to Firefox

” Need to customize Firefox? With the CCK2 Wizard, you can create custom Firefox configurations that can be installed as extensions or deployed with AutoConfig. “  CCK2 Wizard :: Add-ons for FirefoxReview gHacks Net

” The latest version of Firefox is here, bringing an updated, easier-to-use search bar and a signup-free, no-plugin-required video chat feature. “ Source: Lifehacker  Firefox Gets an Instantaneous Video Chat Feature, Better Search Bar

“Firefox for Android can now mirror your browser to the TV thanks to new support for Google’s Chromecast.“This is one of several goodies tucked away inside version 34, which is rolling out in the Google Play Store. …” Source: PCWorld More  Firefox for Android adds Chromecast support, newly polished theme

The big buzz on the tech front today is about Firefox jumping the Google ship for Yahoo.[Link]It will be another change I will hardly notice as I don’t use the default search in any case.I have been using the “Add to Search Bar” extension for a long time. I have 10 different searches on it currently and although one is Yahoo I seldom use it.Also 4 different Google searches including the image search that loads the old style search.I haven’t checked on my regular FF install but I notice on PaleMoon the extension is still at 2.0 although it is…

” Although the ads are displayed by default, it is very easy to turn them off. Here is the procedure to get rid of the ads: “ Source: Gizmo’s  How to Get Rid of the Ads on the Firefox New Tab Page

” … The upcoming browser will be based on the Firefox browser, so developers will at least be familiar with parts of it. It will also come with developer tools such as debugging capabilities and other tools like Firefox Tools Adapter and WebIDE that will allow developers to code directly in the browser itself. … “ Source: Ubergizmo More  Mozilla Developing New Browser Designed For Developers

“… The developer of Pale Moon, a Firefox fork that has seen a surge in popularity after the introduction of the new Australis interface in Firefox, has created a browser extension for Firefox and Pale Moon that introduces an advanced options menu in the browser. …” Source: gHacks Tech News Details  Pale Moon Commander adds advanced preferences to Firefox (and Pale Moon)