Jenkins Tip of the Week (Episode 201241): Your Web browser is one of the most important tools you have. Modern browsers even let you install add-ons to extend their capabilities. However, an out-of-date plugin can become a security issue. Learn how to check the status of your Firefox plugins.
Firefox version 19, released on February 19, features a native PDF viewer. You can now choose between the Firefox PDF viewer or the Adobe Acrobat plug-in. Ultimately, your decision is going to based on which one you're the most comfortable with.
More on disabling Java in your browser, including what happens when you visit a site that requires Java, problems with Internet Explorer and Java, and more.
Java is a big security problem. Its installer will also copy unwanted software onto your PC if you're not paying attention. This video shows you how to disable Java in the Firefox and Google Chrome browsers so that you can plug a big security hole.
