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How to properly configure Firefox iOS & DuckDuckGo for secure and unrestricted browsing

I am using Firefox on iPhone (together with DuckDuckGo as my preferred search engine) and I want to configure it in the most secure and reliable way, without running into… (read more)

I am using Firefox on iPhone (together with DuckDuckGo as my preferred search engine) and I want to configure it in the most secure and reliable way, without running into blocked pages or limited results.

Here’s what I would like step-by-step help with: 1. HTTPS-Only Mode – how to enable this permanently so all sites load securely. 2. Tracking Protection – which level is best for privacy without breaking websites (Standard vs Strict). 3. DuckDuckGo Setup – how to make it my default search engine in Firefox iOS. 4. SafeSearch – how to set it to the best option (Strict, Moderate, or Off) depending on my preference. 5. General Security – any other recommended settings (cookies, history, etc.) to improve private browsing.

My goals are: • Reliable browsing without “HTTP not allowed” errors. • Strong privacy protection. • Smooth experience without unnecessary restrictions.

Could you please guide me step by step on how to set this up correctly?

Thank you in advance for your support!

Asked by Don Alex 2 months ago

Last reply by Kiki 2 months ago

Possible identity theft and fraud happening. I need all my history, cache,passwords removed

Clear all data, history, cache, cookies. I found someone in my password account possibly my pictures which has banking, passport copied All sensitive. I will reset on… (read more)

Clear all data, history, cache, cookies. I found someone in my password account possibly my pictures which has banking, passport copied All sensitive. I will reset once it is being cleaned completely. Stalkers gathering info on me. '''''''bold text''''''' I don't know what a thread is I am computer illiterate barely get around on here. Someone working for zOOM is walking me through this. I had my prostate removed then 30 radiation treatments my brain is scrambled. Can't think well need help

Asked by Befstrknof 1 week ago

Last reply by Befstrknof 1 week ago

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thunderbird will not remember email password

Suddenly today Thunderbird requires that I input my email password before it can connect and send an email. I have checked the box "remember password" and restarted Thund… (read more)

Suddenly today Thunderbird requires that I input my email password before it can connect and send an email. I have checked the box "remember password" and restarted Thundebird, but it will still ask for the password. I have checked under the security settings to display password and my password is there, but for some reason Thunderbird has just decided not to use the information that it has. I run Windows 8 and have not added any new software or performed any updates besides automatic anti-virus updates. Is there any way to get Thunderbird to go back to the way it was and not require a password everytime I restart it. I have no interest in establishing a master password. Thank you to anyone who can provide an answer.

Asked by curmudgeon911 11 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 11 years ago

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I want to print all usernames and passwords

how do I print all of my saved usernames and passwords? OR even one at a time? my handwriting is so poor that printing would be a great HELP thanks so much rex thompson.… (read more)

how do I print all of my saved usernames and passwords? OR even one at a time? my handwriting is so poor that printing would be a great HELP thanks so much rex thompson.

Asked by rxtomsn 11 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 11 years ago

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TB 24.4.0 simply DOES NOT SAVE email PASSWORDS . . . after rebooting

Subject says it all . . . I installed 24.4.0 on a Windows 7 x64 system and followed the installation instructions to the letter . . . adding a single GMAIL email account … (read more)

Subject says it all . . . I installed 24.4.0 on a Windows 7 x64 system and followed the installation instructions to the letter . . . adding a single GMAIL email account with password.

After the install, I checked Options > Security > Passwords > Saved Passwords > Show Passwords to confirm the GMAIL email account password existed - and it did.

While the PC was powered on and I was at my Desktop, TB worked perfectly. But once I powered down or rebooted, TB no longer had the GMAIL email account password. To confirm this PROBLEM, I checked Options > Security > Passwords > Saved Passwords > Show Passwords to confirm the GMAIL email account password existed - and it did not - the entry that once appeared was now 100% gone - no entry existed.

Thinking the install was mucked up, I uninstalled TB (and Firefox), then rebooted - ran cleaners - manually searched for every occurrence of TB, FF and mozilla, and removed only the effected registry entries, also searched for every occurrence of TB, FF and mozilla on the HDD added during the install and removed them - then ran the registry scrubbers again.

Once I knew my PC was totally clean of any TB, FF and mozilla files, directories, etc, I ran Windows Update to ensure the system was up-to-date.

Installed FF, then TB 24.4.0 adding a single GMAIL email account with password - and while the PC was powered on and I was at my Desktop, TB worked perfectly. But once again, once I powered down or rebooted, TB no longer had the GMAIL email account password.

To confirm this PROBLEM, I checked Options > Security > Passwords > Saved Passwords > Show Passwords to confirm the GMAIL email account password existed - and it did not - the entry that once appeared was now 100% gone - no entry existed. According, the EXACT SAME PROBLEM REMAINS and I wasted my time uninstalling FF and TB, cleaning and scrubbing, etc.

I do not share my PC, it is a home PC and I am the only person using it - therefore I do not use a MASTER PASSWORD.

When will this EMAIL password problem be CORRECTED? Or, what is the fix?

Thanks,

CurlySue  :)

Asked by curlysue2too 11 years ago

Last reply by curlysue2too 11 years ago

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How to send email automatically without showing list addresses?

I often forget to use bcc when sending emails to my distribution list. Then the list of addresses shows on the recipients email. I don't want the list to show. How ca… (read more)

I often forget to use bcc when sending emails to my distribution list. Then the list of addresses shows on the recipients email. I don't want the list to show. How can I avoid this mistake automatically as I age? Scotty84

Asked by Scotty84 11 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 11 years ago

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How can I zip an email to forward it to spoof at paypal without opening it?

Spam email says I've made a payment via PayPal and has some of the numbers of my credit card. Neither PayPal or my bank account shows this payment as having been made. … (read more)

Spam email says I've made a payment via PayPal and has some of the numbers of my credit card. Neither PayPal or my bank account shows this payment as having been made. The email asks me to reply to them if I did not make this payment. (which I did not.)

(I have not opened the email, I read the contents via View>Message Source.)

I've tried to forward the entire email as an attachment to spoof at paypal but they've sent it back and want it zipped.

I'm using Win 7, tried right clicking on the file to send it to a zip folder but I don't have that option right clicking in Thunderbird.

How can I zip this email so PayPal will take a look at it?

thanks

Asked by P_boone 11 years ago

Last reply by Zenos 11 years ago

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Why is the senders email address not shown?

When I get an email it say it's from "Barclays Bank", or some other, but there is no way of seeing the Actual email sender without opening the email. How do I see the sen… (read more)

When I get an email it say it's from "Barclays Bank", or some other, but there is no way of seeing the Actual email sender without opening the email. How do I see the senders email address Before I open it?

Asked by Peter749 10 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 10 years ago

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How can I make an email account readonly?

We use several IMAP accounts as archives and I want to be able to search them in the global search and look through them, but safeguard against accidentally deleting an e… (read more)

We use several IMAP accounts as archives and I want to be able to search them in the global search and look through them, but safeguard against accidentally deleting an email there for example. In the ideal the whole account or nominated folders in it are flagged read-only and cannot be modified. Alas cannot find a way to do this in the UI nor with Google's help. So hopefully there is a way and someone can help me find it, and if not, convert it to a feature request!

Asked by bernd.wechner 10 years ago

Last reply by bernd.wechner 10 years ago

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I want Thunderbird on my work machine to require a password to open the portal showing my emails. Can this be done?

I want to check emails whilst I am at work, but I don't have exclusive use of the machine I use, so I don't want Thunderbird to open at all without a password. As it sta… (read more)

I want to check emails whilst I am at work, but I don't have exclusive use of the machine I use, so I don't want Thunderbird to open at all without a password.

As it stands at the moment, the Thunderbird portal and incoming email headers are visible when I hit Thunerbired.exe and the emails can be opened, although the account can't send emails without entering my password (which I haven't saved).

I'm sure there must be a simple solution to this - but I can't find it

Asked by Cliveah 9 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 9 years ago

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how do you change your thunderbird e mail password - NOT the Master Password

I went to my internet service provider and changed my e mail password. However Thunderbird wont accept my changed password. I am NOT referring to a "Master Password". … (read more)

I went to my internet service provider and changed my e mail password. However Thunderbird wont accept my changed password. I am NOT referring to a "Master Password". Help.

geoghans@cogeco.ca

Asked by geoghans 11 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 11 years ago

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Getting Rid of E-mail that have "deleted."

Used ClamXav and it found phishing e-mails in various Thunderbird folders (InBoxes, Trash, etc.) I understand that most of these emails aren't dangerous per se (I'm aware… (read more)

Used ClamXav and it found phishing e-mails in various Thunderbird folders (InBoxes, Trash, etc.) I understand that most of these emails aren't dangerous per se (I'm aware of the ones tagged), but I still want to get rid of them permanently. I have put them in the trash, emptied the trash, compacted the folders, and even installed Xpunge as an Add-on. Yet every time I go to the TB profiles and open the InBox or Trash of a particular mailbox (it's a document file), all that stuff is still there. In fact, if I run ClamXav again after "deleting" all the e-mails, the phishing warnings still appear for those elements I thought I deleted. What's going on? Thanks.

Asked by TBHow 8 years ago

Last reply by user1121639 8 years ago

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How can I force a password change with middle aged OS X (10.9.5) latest Thunderbird

I understand the "delete your password, then use the account" technique, and it has worked in the past. Now, however, I can find no way to actually delete the password. T… (read more)

I understand the "delete your password, then use the account" technique, and it has worked in the past. Now, however, I can find no way to actually delete the password. These trials:

1: (preferences) | Security | Passwords | saved passwords | delete one:

 When I try this, it appears to go away, but if I re-open the preference it is still there. Same after quitting and restarting Tbird, same after rebooting

2: Quit Tbird. Cd to my profile and remove key3.db as well as logins.json. Restart Tbird. The two files re-appear. (and the passwords are still there as viewed in step 1)

3: Write this and ask for help.

Asked by griswolf 8 years ago

Answered by sfhowes 8 years ago

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How do I set up Thunderbird to access Mediacom email account

Trying to set up Thunderbird to access email on Mediacom email servive. should be encrypted, but Thundeerbird only finds unencrypted connection. When I try to enter set… (read more)

Trying to set up Thunderbird to access email on Mediacom email servive. should be encrypted, but Thundeerbird only finds unencrypted connection. When I try to enter settings, Tbird fails to find access. If i try to accept lower security settings, Tbird protests. Mediacom is no help, their link simply restates the obvious. the link they gave me is: http://products.secureserver.net/email/email_thunderbird.htm

HELP!

Asked by nitra 11 years ago

Last reply by Matt 11 years ago

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Can't enter gmail password. Stuck at "Next"

I changed my Gmail password and Thunderbird asks me to enter the new one, however, it displays my email address with a lit 'Next' button but the button doesn't take me to… (read more)

I changed my Gmail password and Thunderbird asks me to enter the new one, however, it displays my email address with a lit 'Next' button but the button doesn't take me to the next screen to allow me to enter the password, it just flashes, no matter how many time I click it.

Asked by Michaelxxx 8 years ago

Answered by Wayne Mery 8 years ago

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How to delete and e maill account

Thunderbird will not recognize my Yahoo mail account password. The fix seems to be to delete the account and reinstall. However, I cannot find how to delete the account… (read more)

Thunderbird will not recognize my Yahoo mail account password. The fix seems to be to delete the account and reinstall. However, I cannot find how to delete the account, I have tried settings, options and tools and nothing seems to contain this function. I realize it is probably simple, but I could use some help here. I am using windows 10 on a Surface Pro computer with Thunderbird 45.8.0. Kathy in Cincinnati

Asked by KathyinCincinnati 8 years ago

Last reply by user01229325 8 years ago