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firefox-4

The next version of Firefox recently came out of its beta stages and entered the final version. There is a big buzz on the net around this browser and of course, around the big bad browser war. Who’s the best now? Firefox, Chrome..or maybe Safari? Let’s see what Firefox 4 will bring on the table and maybe we’ll show you some browser tests.

So, Firefox 4 isn’t just an update to Firefox…it’s Firefox revamped. Better interface, faster engine and extra features, dropped Firefox 4 on many people’s wish list. So, what do we expect?

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firefox-about-configMozilla’s Firefox is probably the most used and abused browser worldwide. Why? Because it’s the most customizable browser, allowing developers to create very useful plugins and extensions, that enhance the browser to a whole new level. What many Firefox users don’t know is that the browser has many of its settings hidden via its menu, but only accessible via the about:config command.

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NoRedirect-BlockedNoRedirect is a Firefox/SeaMonkey extension that lets the user take control of HTTP redirects. It can be used to interdict an ISP’s DNS search redirection hijacks, preview/screen “shortened” URLs, stop the annoying redirection of “smart” error pages, etc. Shortly, the NoRedirect Firefox Extension is a very helpful FF extension, grating the user some control over many of those “spamy” redirects.

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mac-osx-leopardWe all know how to terminate a process or better yet, how to force terminate it so it don’t bother us no more. Now, how about suspending a process to clear up some memory, then resume it after we are done?

Sounds simple? It is simple. Let’s take example our beloved browser, Firefox, which, in our stress test, extended its arms for additional resources and we don’t want that, at this time.

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Good job Hillary! Although I was a little surprised (pleasantly I might add), it was a well founded statement…Firefox must be installed in the State Department. I really hope they don’t use IE6 in there, although it’s not out of question.

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firefox-35No wonder that Firefox has so many fans, myself included. The all debated version jump from 3.1 to 3.5 it’s finally here and it doesn’t dissapoint in any way, so far. Developers have promised increased JS loads via their internat TraceMonkey engine and, as we saw in the Beta, it’s a huge improvement.

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opera_logoOpera is known for making bold statements, but this time, the went a little further and threatened that they will reinvent the net. Of course, we are always up for a challenge, the question remains, is it a good challenge? The rumors float around that Opera will introduce a new browser, that will revolutionize browsing.

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windows7_logoWell, I need to start by saying, good job there! IE is still a crapy browser and altough I really love the new Windows 7, Firefox still ruls my kingdom. The Europeean Union made the suggestion that Microsoft should include multiple browsers into their new OS. Microsoft didn’t take the suggestion very well and, like a spoiled kid, they announced IE won’t be included at all for all Windows 7 versions shipped to the EU. Well, Microsoft, I could care less really…

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