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Certificate Expiration Makes All Add-ons on Firefox to Turn off

Firefox’s batch of extensions was disabled yesterday and users had to utilize the browser without the usual add-ons. The stoppage occurred due to the termination of the intermediate signing certificate used to sign Mozilla extensions, according to the description on the browser’s bug tracker.

The same issue was around the corner three years ago as well, but because of ‘armagadd-on 2.0’ things were quickly solved.

However, there is a long-term solution now as well, but it works only if you are utilizing the Firefox Developer or Nightly base. Just set the ‘xpinstall.signatures.required” ​value to False and your extensions will start running again. You can find the setting under ‘about:config’.

The following fix is a bit annoying and requires much more as you’ll have to do it every time you open the browser, but if you are browsing on another variant of Firefox, it makes it a pro tem solution: enable add-on debugging and load every extension’s .xpi file by hand.

Later on, Kevin Beaumont, Mozilla’s security researcher, said that the users having the Tor browser should ensure that they keep the NoScript extension available so they can browse safely, as the problem has touched the installed-by-default extensions of that search engine too, and browsing without it enabled might disclose your information.

By 7.30 a.m. ET, the Mozilla team has revealed that a hotfix that re-enables the add-ons had been created, and because it was implemented in the background, users should do nothing in order to get it. However, if you didn’t receive it or want to make sure you have it, follow the guidance below to get the fix quickly:

Verify if you have the Studies (of Studies System) enabled by clicking on Firefox Preferences, then Privacy & Security, and next Allow Firefox to install and run studies.

After your add-ons have been activated, you can disable studies.

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Firefox Beta 67.0 for Android Is Available To Download With Fixes and Improvements

Many internet users are familiar with the Mozilla Firefox browser. The browser is developed and offered by the Mozilla community, which aims to deliver a robust product which promotes free access and open standards. Now, Firefox Beta 67.0 came out with bug fixes and improvements.

The project is backed by two entities, the Mozilla Foundation, and Mozilla Corporation. The initiative promotes several products, including the Firefox web browsers, a Firefox OS system for smartphones and the Thunderbird e-mail client.

While not as popular as Google Chrome the Firefox web browser is used by millions of people from all over the world. Below you can find some of its features.

Firefox features

  • Developed for the user – Firefox for Android was designed with users in mind, and it strives to deliver the best features possible.
  • Search faster and smarter – The app will anticipate your needs and offer several search suggestions, including past results.
  • A focus on privacy – Browse the internet without needing to worry about your privacy. The Private Browsing mode features advanced tracking protection which can block webpages from monitoring your activity.
  • Easy to use – The intuitive interface and numbered tabs are quite enjoyable. Users have the option to open a large number of tabs and switch between them at any time.
  • Personalization – Adapt the browser to suit your needs with the help of a robust selection of add-ons which bring new features and additional functionalities.
  • Sharing is caring – Use the available share option to send exciting content to your family and friends.

Firefox Beta 67.0 for Android rolled out with fixes and improvements

There are several versions of the app on the Google Play Store. The regular one is a stable build which works as expected and is recommended for most users. Those who wish to test new features before they are released via the regular version have the option to download the new Firefox Beta 67.0 for Android.

The new Firefox Beta 67.0 for Android comes with bug fixes and improvements for performance. Keep in mind that the beta app isn’t always stable and it is not recommended as a default browser. The latest version aims to test performance across devices which use Intel X86 Atom processors.

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Mozilla Firefox 66 Rolled Out With Many New Features and Improvements

Mozilla Firefox 66 update is now live, and it brings a selection of new features which should make the browser more attractive in comparison to Chrome, Safari, and Edge.

Blocking autoplay content is now possible in Mozilla Firefox 66

One of the most anticipated additions is the ability to block autoplay content. Users will be no longer bothered by a website that starts to instantly play a video, hoping that you will have the patience to watch or just let play in the background. Yes, you can click on the play button to stop it the feature will be useful when you forget to turn down the speakers during a late session.

In the case of websites who don’t enable the sound when the videos start the video will be played as usual. Sites which were built with media streaming in mind will be able to start the video automatically if they are whitelisted.

Mozilla Firefox 66 would also stop page jumps from occurring

The elimination of page jumps represents another exciting feature. Users bothered by the jumps which occur when an ad loads while they are browsing a page, will be happy to learn that the phenomenon will no longer take place. Even if the advert will be displayed Firefox will know where you were, a change that will improve the user experience.

If you use Firefox across several devices or open several tabs on one machine, you will be able to search across all the available tabs with the help of a function added to the tab overflow menu, which will appear when several tabs are open at the same time.

Firefox 66 is still focusing on users privacy

Privacy has always been a big focus for Mozilla, and the commitment has remained strong even in our era. Users will be able to boost the privacy level offered by Private mode with the help of specialized search engines like DuckDuckGo, which don’t track your searches and do not provide targeted advertisements.

Some bug fixes and tweaks will also improve the overall performance and reliability of the browser.

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Google Chrome To Add Scrolling Tabs Feature Similar To What We Have In Firefox

Google is working on a new Chome update that will include the ability to scroll through the browser taskbar tabs. A handy feature that Firefox has had for a long time and which has served as an “inspiration” for Google engineers.

We usually tend to open a lot of tabs, depending on what we’re up to when working with Google Chrome. Having a more straightforward way to switch from one tab to another would be ideal. We already have that in Firefox, but, let’s be honest, Chrome is the most popular browser ever made, so millions of users around the world would be thankful for the new feature of scrolling tabs.

In a Chrome session, each tab you add reduces the size of the previous tabs on the taskbar. The more tabs we have open, the smaller they will be, and the more difficult would be to locate a specific tab. Mozilla has long provided a solution for its Firefox and is simple but effective. It added scroll arrows placed on the bar or the possibility to use the mouse wheel for scrolling between tabs.

Google Chrome To Add Scrolling Tabs Feature Similar To What We Have In Firefox

Google announced that it’s working on a similar solution that would come in a future Chrome update., as reported by TechDows. The idea is not to reduce the size of the tabs to the point where it would be challenging to locate specific ones, and, as a Google engineer explained on Reddit, this function is already in works. He did not reveal when this feature would come out in Chrome, but we presume it would be pretty soon.

“Scrollable tabs are on their way. In the meantime, you can click Shift and Ctrl to select several tabs at once and then drag them out to separate the windows and group them into another one,” the Google engineer said on Reddit.

The new Google Chrome feature is not yet available in the browser’s beta versions but could be added soon, so keep an eye on next Google Chrome Beta versions.

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Firefox Beta 63.0 for Android Is Now Available

Firefox is one of the most popular Internet browsers, and Firefox for Android is equally appreciated. However, it still lags behind Google Chrome both regarding downloads and features. But that’s no problem because Mozilla is frequently updating its browser and implements new features and improvements. Now, Firefox Beta 63.0 for Android is available.

Mozilla is a non-profit organization which promises to keep the Internet in people’s hands. It came up with the Firefox browser in November 2004 after a few years it worked on other similar projects. Since then, many users started to turn to Mozilla Firefox, that until Google Chrome took the Internet by storm on both PCs and smartphones via Android.

However, just recently Mozilla Firefox deployed the Quantum version which seems much better than Google Chrome itself. Also, Mozilla is always working to come up with frequent updates that fix reported bugs, add new features, and improve the user experience.

Firefox Beta 63.0 for Android Is Now Available

Yesterday, October 2nd, 2018, Firefox Beta 63.0 for Android became available. It’s not coming with any visible changes but, under the hood, the new Beta version has fewer bugs. Also, the new variant boasts improved stability and a few security fixes and updates.

Since this is Firefox Beta, the version is not the final one, but only a release designed for beta testers to check it out and see how things are going in it, and report every bug or security flaw they discover before the final version emerges on the Internet.

To download and test it your self, you can sign up as a Mozilla beta tester or grab the new Firefox Beta 63.0 for Android as an APK file from sites like APKMirror.

On the other hand, if you want to grab the latest final version release, Mozilla Firefox 62.0.3 for Android is now available on Google Play Store.

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