Firefox Hacks

Download or read book Firefox Hacks written by Nigel McFarlane and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005-03-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefox Hacks is ideal for power users who want to take full advantage of Firefox from Mozilla, the next-generation web browser that is rapidly subverting Internet Explorer's once-dominant audience. It's also the first book that specifically dedicates itself to this technology.Firefox is winning such widespread approval for a number of reasons, including the fact that it lets users browse faster and more efficiently. Perhaps its most appealing strength, though, is its increased security something that is covered in great detail in Firefox Hacks.Clearly the web browser of the future, Firefox includes most of the features that browser users are familiar with, along with several new features, such as a bookmarks toolbar and tabbed pages that allow users to quickly switch among several web sites.Firefox Hacks offers all the valuable tips and tools you need to maximize the effectiveness of this hot web application. It's all covered, including how to customize its deployment, appearance, features, and functionality. You'll even learn how to install, use, and alter extensions and plug-ins. Aimed at clever people who may or may not be capable of basic programming tasks, this convenient resource describes 100 techniques for 100 strategies that effectively exploit Firefox.Or, put another way, readers of every stripe will find all the user-friendly tips, tools, and tricks they need to make a productive switch to Firefox. With Firefox Hacks, a superior and safer browsing experience is truly only pages away.The latest in O'Reilly's celebrated Hacks series, Firefox Hacks smartly complements other web-application titles such as Google Hacks and PayPal Hacks.

Download or read book Hacking Firefox written by Mel Reyes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They dreamed of a better browser . . . and before you could say "explore no more," Firefox was born. But already you want more. Tighter security, greater functionality. A custom installation for Linux. Maybe even that unique extension you've always dreamed of creating. Well, if you want to tweak the Fox, here are over 400 pages of ways to do it. From hacking profile settings to cracking links and cleaning out the cookie jar, this is the stuff that puts you in control. Step-by-step instructions for these hacks and dozens more Settings, content, and extension hacks Hacking the interface and themes Performance boosters Anti-phishing and security hacks Toolbar and status bar tweaks Navigation, download, and search hacks Hacks for common plugins Extension and theme creation

Download or read book Firefox Hacks written by Nigel McFarlane and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Firefox covers such topics as security, Web surfing enhancements, and integrating Firefox with other tools.

Download or read book Windows XP Hacks written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005-02-23 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as: security web browsing controlling the control panel removing uninstallable XP components pop-up ads You'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution; digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read easily in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of searching for the right answer.Now completely revised and updated to cover Service Pack 2 (SP2), the second edition of this bestseller carefully breaks down the new features that come with SP2, including IE pop-up blocker, Windows Firewall, and the new wireless client.Written by Preston Gralla, the compact and affordable Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition provides direct, hands-on solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing XP beginners, as well as the more experienced power user. Each year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 90 million PCs worldwide, making it the world's most popular operating system.

Download or read book Greasemonkey Hacks written by Mark Pilgrim and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005-11-15 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book about programming with Greasemonkey, a Firefox extension for customizing web pages.

Download or read book Knoppix Hacks written by Kyle Rankin and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007-11-20 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think Knoppix is just a Linux demo disk, think again. Klaus Knopper created an entire Linux distribution on a bootable CD (and now a DVD) so he could use his favorite open source tools on any computer. This book includes a collection of tips and techniques for using the enormous amount of software Knoppix offers-not just to work and play, but also to troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and disinfect your system without having to install a thing. Knoppix Hacks is just like the distribution it covers: a veritable Swiss Army knife packed full of tools. Scores of industrial-strength hacks-many of them new to this second edition-cover both the standard Knoppix CD and the feature-rich DVD "Maxi" distribution, which is included with this book. Discover how to use Knoppix to its full potential as your desktop, rescue CD, or as a launching point for your own live CD. With Knoppix Hacks, you can: Investigate features of the KDE desktop and its Internet applications Save your settings and data between reboots with persistent storage Employ Knoppix as a system administration multitool to replace failed servers and more Use the CD/DVD as a rescue disc to repair filesystems or a system that won't boot Rescue Windows systems with Knoppix to back up files and settings, hack the registry, and more Explore other live CDs based on Knoppix that could augment your system Easily install the popular Debian GNU/Linux distribution with all of your hardware detected and configured Remaster Knoppix to include your favorite software and custom branding Whether you're a new Linux user, power user, or system administer, this book helps you take advantage of Knoppix and customize it to your needs. You may just find ways to use Knoppix that you never considered.

Download or read book Big Book of Windows Hacks written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This useful book gives Windows power users everything they need to get the most out of their operating system, its related applications, and its hardware.