Firefox update
- Thread starter JcMack
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It seems faster to me, and it will load pages that the previous version wouldn't. I had to open Chrome to look at certain sites with the old version because they just wouldn't load correctly in Firefox. I haven't had that issue since the update. Still don't like the square tabs and dark theme, but I'll get used to it.
Tradewind36
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My FF updated last night, most of my bookmarks are gone, many added that I don't know. It's gonna take some time to unscrew this mess. Takes extra clicks to get to the new bookmark list. I don't think I like this. I may go back to IE if this doesn't get better and I can't figure out how to revert to the old FF. Maybe my 10yo neighbor kid can fix it.
I had the same problem. Tell it to display bookmarks in toolbar and it will be like it was.
Mine just updated this morning, and so far no problems. My same toolbar, you do have to go through 2 steps to get your bookmarks, but it is all there. Much faster. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Cardboard_killer
Member
I use firefox and opera out of my disgust for MS and Google and Apple. Sometimes I wonder if I should go back to Lynx 
DWalt
Member
As I earlier stated, after the FF update which didn't work well for me at all, I switched to Opera, which had previously been my standby browser. After using it for a full day, I am satisfied enough with Opera to keep it as my primary. I may roll back FF to an earlier version, but no real hurry as Opera seems to be doing the job well and the add-ons are OK.
Tradewind36
US Veteran
I found my old favorites list, now it takes me 4 clicks to get there instead of 1. I don't know if I'll get used to this.
I tried displaying them in the tool bar but I have 88 items on my favorites list and that didn't work.
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I updated this morning.
Didn't lose any bookmarks or anything else.
Speed? Just...wow! compared to the last version on my somewhat slow laptop.
Didn't lose any bookmarks or anything else.
Speed? Just...wow! compared to the last version on my somewhat slow laptop.
DWalt
Member
I deleted FF v.57 and went back to v.56.0.2. FF v.56 seems to work fine for now, as good as it ever did, and my add-on preferences were still there. I guess my laptop is allergic to FF v.57. I also set my FF user preferences to NOT do any more FF updates.
mcoe74
US Veteran
My FF updated on 11/15. So far, I like the changes.
I updated mine a few days ago on my 2011 Mac Mini. So far, so good. It does seem faster.
Tip:
If you want the bookmarks at the top where you can access them with one click place your cursor (arrow) on the black tab bar - not on a tab, but rather a blank area of the bar. Click the right mouse button. You will see a few options including menu bar. Click on menu bar so that a check mark is placed next to it. Now your bookmarks can be accessed easily by clicking the word Bookmarks at the top of your screen.
If you want the bookmarks at the top where you can access them with one click place your cursor (arrow) on the black tab bar - not on a tab, but rather a blank area of the bar. Click the right mouse button. You will see a few options including menu bar. Click on menu bar so that a check mark is placed next to it. Now your bookmarks can be accessed easily by clicking the word Bookmarks at the top of your screen.
Well it now looks like a new FF is in my computer. So far so good. At least as I type this things do move faster. (Hope it continues)
I see a couple things changed around. The biggest one I note is the refresh button is now on the left instead of the middle.
My favorite places are where they have always been for years, the first two inches of the left side of the screen.
Time will tell how well things work out as for the most part I have very limited computer skills.
I see a couple things changed around. The biggest one I note is the refresh button is now on the left instead of the middle.
My favorite places are where they have always been for years, the first two inches of the left side of the screen.
Time will tell how well things work out as for the most part I have very limited computer skills.
kwselke
Member
I've used Firefox since it was Netscape and am liking what I'm seeing with this newest version. Although, I have not spent much time learning it.
Regarding Bookmarks, I always had a Bookmark toolbar and that carrier over to the new version. Marked in screenshot.
On the screenshot I also marked a Star icon with a Bar under it. It's located to the right of the Search Box. Clicking that star will show all of your bookmarks.
Regarding Bookmarks, I always had a Bookmark toolbar and that carrier over to the new version. Marked in screenshot.
On the screenshot I also marked a Star icon with a Bar under it. It's located to the right of the Search Box. Clicking that star will show all of your bookmarks.
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Tradewind36
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Looking at mine where the red arrow is, I don't have that, I have nothing to the left of the vertical lines.
jrclen
US Veteran
Click the horizontal lines, then customize. You can then show the star with the line under it which is the bookmarks menu. Then from there, check "show bookmarks toolbar."
Tradewind36
US Veteran
Got it, thanks!
kwselke
Member
I probably have 125 bookmarks organized in various categories such as News, Weather, Shopping, Guns, Dogs, etc. The most used bookmarks get placed in the "Toolbar" category, and appear on the toolbar. I play with the name properties that appear on the toolbar in order to keep only one row of bookmarks appearing on screen. With the upgrade to 57 I had to change the title of Google Maps from G-Maps to Maps in order to keep from having overflow on that toolbar.
Tradewind36
US Veteran
I haven't figured out the Categories thing yet.
2ffat
Member
Here is why FireFox changed the extensions.
Tradewind36
US Veteran
That somewhat makes sense but there's too many terms that my analog brain doesn't understand. I searched Youtube and they have around 200 videos on the new Firefox, again most of them are a foreign language to me.
I think I have the new update to a point where I can use it, it does seem faster.
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When I click on a You Tube video I get only green and pink colors??????? 
It's OK for a Jimi Hendrix video but not anything else !!!
It's OK for a Jimi Hendrix video but not anything else !!!
jrclen
US Veteran
When I click on a You Tube video I get only green and pink colors???????
I did a search of Firefox help and found this answer:
Quick Fix:
click the three-bar menu top right --> click options or;
paste about: preferences into your URL bar search. with no space before the p
Once there, scroll down to Performance/Hardware acceleration and toggle that off.
I hope it helps
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Thanks! jrclen.
2ffat
Member
Essentially the old versions allowed too much access to the innards making a possibility of compromise or hijacking too likely. The new version and add-ons are supposed to prevent this.
Here is a link to help finding compatible add-ons as well as a link to a security enabled FireFox version that can still run older add-ons.
I can't find my way home??. They moved my "house" it used to be on the right?
Now I have to make left turns!
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT-SFgkVlno[/ame]
Now I have to make left turns!
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT-SFgkVlno[/ame]
cmort666
Member
The constant crashes were more annoying.
Anyone else have a "issue" with the comments not loading on You Tube?(not that many comments are worthwhile!)
I am not a You Tube subscriber but any video I ever looked at had comments, now it just spins and never loads?? The video is fine.??
I searched and go a much of wacko you tubers but no answer.
Is this a FireFox thing or You tube??
Could it be that JAVA is now gone??
I am not a You Tube subscriber but any video I ever looked at had comments, now it just spins and never loads?? The video is fine.??
I searched and go a much of wacko you tubers but no answer.
Is this a FireFox thing or You tube??
Could it be that JAVA is now gone??
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