What is it:
Firefox is a browser that is an alternative to Internet Explorer. Despite Microsoft's improvements in the last release, it still falls short when compared to Firefox in terms of features and security. First of all... to experience it, you need to download it (click the magic button):
Proxy Setup:
- Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Network -> Settings..
- Select "Manual Proxy Configuration"
HTTP Proxy: proxy.gcc.edu
Port: 8080
- Check "Use this proxy server for all protocols"
Extensions:
Extensions are one of the strongest features available in Firefox. They are user created solutions to common problems, annoyances, etc on the internet. Whether it is blocking seizure inducing advertisements or fixing your own fat fingers when typing a url, there are extensions tailored to help you beat The Internets on Legendary (sorry... terrible joke).
Extension Examples / Essentials:
- QuickProxy - Adds a proxy button to your status bar to easily switch it on and off.
- Linkification - turns plain text links into fully clickable ones.
- TabMixPlus - Provides an extra set of options to customize tabs.
- URLFixer - Fixes minor errors when typing urls: e.g. turns .con into .com
- IETab - able to view pages inside Firefox as they would be displayed in IE
- Adblock - Blocks ads on websites
- Adblock Filterset.G Updater - automatically updates your Adblock database to block more and more ads.
- Searchbar Autosizer - Resizes the searchbar as you type.
- PDF Download - Greets you with a prompt of what to do when you click on a PDF (Download, Open, View as HTML).
Install these extensions all at once with this installer (guaranteed to be spyware/malware/adware free... etc): Install Extensions.
