Hacking Firefox

More Than 150 Hacks, Mods and Customizations

Book Details:

Publisher:	Wiley
Series:	Wiley , Hacks
Author:	Mel Reyes
Edition:	1
ISBN-10:	0764596500
ISBN-13:	9780764596506

Pages:	456
Published:	Aug 05 2005
Posted:	Nov 19 2014
Language:	English
Book format:	PDF
Book size:	13.61 MB

Book Description:

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 moreSettings, content, and extension hacksHacking the interface and themesPerformance boostersAnti-phishing and security hacksToolbar and status bar tweaksNavigation, download, and search hacksHacks for common pluginsExtension and theme creation

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