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can I disbale cwertain password in sync to Android?

I have FFx synced across 3 computers and a cell. One is a laptop and it is well secured should it walk. But even though the cell is fingerprint secured, I'd like to be ab… (read more)

I have FFx synced across 3 computers and a cell. One is a laptop and it is well secured should it walk. But even though the cell is fingerprint secured, I'd like to be able to disable a few passwords. Can that be done just on the cell leaving the computers intact?

Asked by metropical 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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Add ons

Some changes have recently occured to the setup of my Firefox browser, suspected to align with the 98.0.2 update. I have lost my addon badges from the toolbar including a… (read more)

Some changes have recently occured to the setup of my Firefox browser, suspected to align with the 98.0.2 update. I have lost my addon badges from the toolbar including advert avoiding add ons. The consequence is that what was controled (the appearance of adverts) is now a real problem. I am unable to identify any known cause in the available literature. Has anybody had a similar problem and found a solution?

Asked by paul449 1 year ago

Last reply by Paul 1 year ago

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How to block embedded ad links in emails??

How does one block specific URLs embedded in subscription service emails. A subscription for political cartoons from ArcaMax contains a link for an ad I find offensive. H… (read more)

How does one block specific URLs embedded in subscription service emails. A subscription for political cartoons from ArcaMax contains a link for an ad I find offensive. How do I block it from displaying without blocking all other remote content?

Asked by idahouser 1 year ago

Last reply by idahouser 1 year ago

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Suggesed URL

How do I remove suggested URL? I have a frequently visited URL that I do not want to see listed on the frequently visited list not do I want it on as a suggested URL. I… (read more)

How do I remove suggested URL?

I have a frequently visited URL that I do not want to see listed on the frequently visited list not do I want it on as a suggested URL.

I have tried several ways to delete it, but it still appears.

Asked by tom280 1 year ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 1 year ago

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Facebook Container and email log in and Relay

Thank you in advance for your help! Background: I use FB container, do not have a FB account (although did several years ago), and have other privacy add-ons through Moz… (read more)

Thank you in advance for your help! Background: I use FB container, do not have a FB account (although did several years ago), and have other privacy add-ons through Mozilla. I have 'high' security settings. Issue: When I am asked to create an account using an email address - the FB container pops up and indicates that if I use my 'real' email address (I have a few on different services) - FB can track me. Note that FB container does not pop up when using other sites where email accounts are required. Question(s): Can FB track me even though I don't have a FB account? Even if I use an email alias - am I still protected from FB?

I looked at Relay - but it looks like it needs access to your computer and complicated.

Thanks again. You are a great team of folks who volunteer.

Asked by Eleonore 1 year ago

Answered by TyDraniu 1 year ago

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how to upgrade from basic to modern authentication

my university IT does not support Thunderbird, and has been warning me that on Oct 1, "basic authentication" will be retired. As a non-tech person, I could not understan… (read more)

my university IT does not support Thunderbird, and has been warning me that on Oct 1, "basic authentication" will be retired. As a non-tech person, I could not understand the reply to my questions. A tech person I know could not figure out what to do, but he would be able to implement whatever instructions are given in response to this inquiry

Below is the answer IT sent me:


Technically what is being retired in October is basic authentication; I can confirm that your account is using basic authentication. Usually I can also provide a UserAgent string as reported by the client, but in this case whatever basic authentication client you are using is only reporting "-" as the UserAgent (normally that would display something more helpful):

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I have a different report that lists users of IMAP based on protocol logs, in which your NetID does appear so my guess is the above is Thunderbird, but I cannot be 100% certain.

You are correct that Emory does not support Thunderbird. Newer versions of Thunderbird do support modern authentication. I can send links to configuration pages (e.g. the Wisconsin help page at Office 365 (Thunderbird) - Configure Modern Authentication (wisc.edu)) but cannot offer help if you have difficulties getting modern authentication working properly within Thunderbird. OIT's official recommendation for email clients is to use Outlook (either as a client, or via Outlook on the web and Outlook Mobile).

Ultimately it's the permission to use basic authentication which must be addressed prior to October (as Microsoft themselves will be turning off basic authentication at that point, and we will not be able to grant any exceptions so clients will break). I can remove your permission to basic authentication when we believe that you are no longer using it (or, if we need to figure out what the above client is, to disable *temporarily* and see what breaks). You will always be able to use Outlook on the web (http://email.emory.edu) to read your mail even if we disable basic auth and that breaks your preferred client.

Asked by dhslavi 1 year ago

Last reply by david 1 year ago

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Remove a 'whitelisted' email address from showing remote content

When I receive an email from a new source I have an "Options" pull down where I can either: 1) Allow remote content from various websites 2) Allow remote content from the… (read more)

When I receive an email from a new source I have an "Options" pull down where I can either: 1) Allow remote content from various websites 2) Allow remote content from the sender's email address.

I can see under Tools -> Preferences -> Privacy and Security -> Mail Content -> Allow remote content in messages. This is unticked, but there is also a button for "Exceptions". These contain URLs, however I cannot see any references to whitelisted email addresses, in this list,or indeed any other.

My concern was started over a spam email, which seemingly tried to send an email without notification or any evidence in my sent folder. The only reason I noticed this is from a failure message:

 Sending of the message failed.
 An error occurred while sending mail. The mail server responded:
 The mail server could not deliver to *******@tqjpialcwg.com.uk ........................

It was then I noticed I could not check or edit whitelisted email addresses.

Can anyone assist?

BTW it's very difficult to find this 'form' to ask a question in the Thunderbird support forum!

Asked by Mike 1 year ago

Last reply by Toad-Hall 1 year ago

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How to fix "Your connection is not secure" error in firefox browser

i get "your connection is not private" error on most web browsers like opera, chrome, edge. Some websites are still accessible but others are not. In Google Chrome and O… (read more)

i get "your connection is not private" error on most web browsers like opera, chrome, edge. Some websites are still accessible but others are not.

In Google Chrome and Opera show as: "Your connection is not private" Attackers might be trying to steal your information from domain.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

In Mozilla Firefox show as: "Your connection is not secure"

      The owner of domain.com has configured their website improperly. To protect your information from being stolen, Firefox has not connected to this website.

In Microsoft Edge show as: "Your connection isn’t private" Attackers might be trying to steal your information from domain.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

How to fix this errors on opera, chrome, edge, firefox browser? How to fix "Your connection is not secure" error in firefox browser?

Asked by huyle.vpa 1 year ago

Last reply by FredMcD 1 year ago

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History in Firefox shows emails.

I have been using Firefox for a long time. I can't even think of using another of those of the other browsers tht are so intrusive. I just noticed, and I think it is new… (read more)

I have been using Firefox for a long time. I can't even think of using another of those of the other browsers tht are so intrusive. I just noticed, and I think it is new,, that my history button shows my personal emails I have visited. Of course no one can go there and see the entire email massage without my login and pwd. But it is still awful - for example I just looked again and there is the security verification code - 3****2 - I just used to sign up for Firefox Accounts. So all my subjects of personal concern are right there for all the world to see what I am talking about with other people. I don't have anything to hide (right now) but I can imagine many ideas that I would rather not have snooping eyes able to see. I'm sure that many people with different lifestyles that me would be LIVID if they knew that their subjects of emails were available to be visible on an open page. - Here are some others in my history list: "Adrian-Your credit limit has increased--Chase..." "John L***** has joined your personal meeting room" "Lucky Brand Jeans + casual pants now buy one get 1 . . ." "Your Online Bill is available - Verizon Wireles . . ." - - - Like I said, I don't remember ever seeing history references to my personal emails before. I enjoy using the history button - it's much faster than going to bookmarks or typing in. I have looked at the subjects of help but it doesn't seem to cover this. I hope I don't have to go to the trouble of VPN or "Always delete history" - - hope you can help with a bug fix or simple setting. - - Jerme

Asked by Jerme 1 year ago

Answered by FredMcD 1 year ago

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display usernames, don't save passwords

I give up on your FAQs, etc. How can i get FF to store and display usernames so i can select them when i open the browser (e.g. at an email service), but NOT passwords. I… (read more)

I give up on your FAQs, etc. How can i get FF to store and display usernames so i can select them when i open the browser (e.g. at an email service), but NOT passwords. It does this on one computer, but i haven't found the magic code to get it on another. i'm on Win 7 as long as my computers hold up - hope forever.

Asked by jimstr 1 year ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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Remember Passwords on Subdomains

I have an environment where the local domain is at the 3rd level, for example: prv.foo.com. Individual hosts are at the 4th level, for example: bar.prv.foo.com. Firefox b… (read more)

I have an environment where the local domain is at the 3rd level, for example: prv.foo.com. Individual hosts are at the 4th level, for example: bar.prv.foo.com. Firefox believes the host is at the 3rd level and remembers passwords at this level, presumably because it's going by the TLD.

How can I tell Firefox an individual domain has hosts at a different level?

Asked by james103 1 year ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 year ago

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New update ruined my access

Since rebooting my laptop after the new update i can no longer use mygov services, i cannot access my work websites.. everything that is a secure connection it blocks me … (read more)

Since rebooting my laptop after the new update i can no longer use mygov services, i cannot access my work websites.. everything that is a secure connection it blocks me and says either its not secure or the browser doesn't support it. Help please everything i have for work (2 jobs), uni and my kids is all saved on this browser. I don't know what else i can do other than move everything to chrome and ditch firefox.

Asked by maxinew1990 1 year ago

Last reply by FredMcD 1 year ago