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.
In Google Chrome, right-click anywhere on a results page and you'll see a "Translate to English" option. In Google Chrome or Firefox, highlight some text and right-click and you'll see a "Search Google for ..." option.
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 However, an out-of-date plugin can become a security issue.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.
The search box in Firefox is convenient, but your search query remains in the box even after you've moved to other pages. It’s also redundant -- you can search via Firefox's Awesome Bar -- so you can remove it by customizing your toolbar.
