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How do I ensure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled in my browser for a Mac Desktop running OS X Yosemite

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I need to ensure these are activated in order to subscribe to a government efile option.

I need to ensure these are activated in order to subscribe to a government efile option.

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Cookies and JavaScript are probably already enabled.

To enable cookies, go to Options > Privacy. If Firefox is set to remember history, cookies are already enabled.

To enable JavaScript, go to about:config, search for javascript.enabled, and change it to "true."

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Cookies and JavaScript are probably already enabled.

To enable cookies, go to Options > Privacy. If Firefox is set to remember history, cookies are already enabled.

To enable JavaScript, go to about:config, search for javascript.enabled, and change it to "true."