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Tip of the Week (Episode 201238): Firefox and Search Privacy

By Dan Giancaterino •  September 18, 2012

Jenkins Tip of the Week (Episode 201238): The search box in Firefox is convenient, but your search query remains in the box even after you've moved to other pages. People walking by your desk can see your search queries. If you share your desktop with others via a webinar, they'll see your search terms, too. And the search box is redundant -- you can search via Firefox's Awesome Bar -- so you can remove it by customizing your toolbar.

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