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MY LOCATION (LOCATION OF THE DEVICE UPON WHICH FIREFOX IS THE BROWSER)

This is so very simple and so the fact that it seems impossible to get a straight answer makes me instantly suspicious. Here is the question: What is my location? Simple!… (read more)

This is so very simple and so the fact that it seems impossible to get a straight answer makes me instantly suspicious. Here is the question: What is my location? Simple! In other words, I have Mozilla Firefox installed on a physical device, which HAPPENS to be a desktop computer, not a mobile phone, etc. In other words, it stays here. So why do alllllll the sites act as though I am literally 930 miles...from my actual, physical location! I have NO VPN running...none. Unfortunately, Firefox is using Google location services, WHICH IS THE PROBLEM. I just installed Firefox, instead of Chrome, to solve that problem. I guess THAT was a stupid move, Firefox is worse!

There needs to be a manner in which the USER can INPUT THEIR LOCATION. I'm not trying to "trick" anyone...I'm actually trying to give people ACCURATE INFORMATION which apparently is beyond the capabilities of the internet, to provide.

Asked by R C 2 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 2 months ago

Sync data from dead laptop?

I signed up and sync'd my data from my laptop before it died, but when I signed in on my desktop none of my bookmarks or passwords are the ones from my laptop account, it… (read more)

I signed up and sync'd my data from my laptop before it died, but when I signed in on my desktop none of my bookmarks or passwords are the ones from my laptop account, its all still my desktop's. I even tried uninstalling and reinstalling and firefox automatically restored all my desktop crap. I really need my laptop's bookmarks, any advice? Thanks in advance

Asked by stilluseful2 3 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 3 months ago

Didn't there used to be a second search bar so you wouldn't have to retype your search terms?

In older versions of Firefox, wasn't there a smaller second search bar to the right of the main search bar where you could enter your search terms and not lose them when … (read more)

In older versions of Firefox, wasn't there a smaller second search bar to the right of the main search bar where you could enter your search terms and not lose them when the search results came up? I hate having to retype my search terms after getting my results.

Asked by J Edwards 2 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 2 months ago

searches in address bar

I do not want my searches to be reflected in the address bar. I believe in prior versions of Firefox there was a checkbox to delete that provision. I'm using Firefox 12… (read more)

I do not want my searches to be reflected in the address bar. I believe in prior versions of Firefox there was a checkbox to delete that provision. I'm using Firefox 123.0 64-bit with Windows 10 and have been through the setting and more tools areas but found no way to remove that function. I did try the about:config suggestions but still have no joy.

Asked by stevespangler2008 3 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 3 months ago

Updating Firefox to avoid losing sync

I received an email suggesting that I update my Firefox or I would lose syncing function. I have two computers. A fairly new iMac Ventura 13.6.8 running Firefox 123.0 64 … (read more)

I received an email suggesting that I update my Firefox or I would lose syncing function. I have two computers. A fairly new iMac Ventura 13.6.8 running Firefox 123.0 64 bit which it says is up to date. But I also have an older iMac OSX 10.11.6 El Capiten running Firefox 78.15.0 ESR. I can't update the OS or Firefox on the old computer. So if I do nothing - will I still be able to sync on the newer Mac. I'm not too worried about the old one - I don't use it much for browsing - more for documents. Thank you. David Rimell

Asked by rimell 2 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 2 months ago

Imported bookmarks not being displayed

I exported bookmarks to an HTML file from Firefox on a Win10 computer. Copied the file over to a new Win11 computer and then imported the bookmarks to a new installation … (read more)

I exported bookmarks to an HTML file from Firefox on a Win10 computer. Copied the file over to a new Win11 computer and then imported the bookmarks to a new installation of Firefox.

The bookmarks show up in the "library" that displays when I click on "manage bookmarks" but they do not appear in the toolbar at the top of the page. I don't see any way to get them to show up.

Can you tell me what I need to do? Thanks.

Asked by martinvalley 2 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 2 months ago

2.1gb of Ram used by Firefox

Firefox uses 2.1gb of RAM with 6 tabs opened which is far more than it ussualy does and it sometimes just jumps to 2.5gb. ((Fore the Image) My task manager is in german s… (read more)

Firefox uses 2.1gb of RAM with 6 tabs opened which is far more than it ussualy does and it sometimes just jumps to 2.5gb. ((Fore the Image) My task manager is in german so Arbeitsspeicher=RAM)

Asked by Kiro 2 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 2 months ago

no sound come out from the berswer

Hi... I have an issue which no sound for media like YouTube .. I have check all sittings are default, and I have fallow up all topic still no sound question and all sitti… (read more)

Hi... I have an issue which no sound for media like YouTube .. I have check all sittings are default, and I have fallow up all topic still no sound question and all sitting are OK!? I can't play any videos with sound !!! need help please...

Asked by abdo 2 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 2 months ago

erratic behaviour in windows search

If i use the Windows 11 search (for "disk management windows 11"), windows opens a new empty firefox window (apart from my default homepage). I seem to have a problem wit… (read more)

If i use the Windows 11 search (for "disk management windows 11"), windows opens a new empty firefox window (apart from my default homepage). I seem to have a problem with popups and links generally.

I have adblock/adblock plus and other add-ons, but I hvae disabled those and still get the same problem.

Asked by Anthorin 2 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 2 months ago

Transferring open tabs from broken device to new one

Hi, My old device has broken and I was wondering if there's any way to transfer the open tabs from it to my new device? I've signed in to my account already and it po… (read more)

Hi,

My old device has broken and I was wondering if there's any way to transfer the open tabs from it to my new device?

I've signed in to my account already and it ported over my history as well as bookmarks but I don't see a way to port over the open tabs? I'm not sure if they were synced and I can't go back to sync them now as the previous device is broken

Asked by chris-hales 2 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 2 months ago

Second time I've lost all of my browser tabs - how to rescue them?

My Firefox window with 15+ tabs just crashed. I watched a YouTube video and the solution offered doesn't work. How can I restore them? And does Firefox really not have a … (read more)

My Firefox window with 15+ tabs just crashed. I watched a YouTube video and the solution offered doesn't work. How can I restore them? And does Firefox really not have a way to speak to a human being??

Just lost it.

Asked by Anne Usher 2 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 2 months ago

Firefox keeps saying I am offline.

I've been through all the topics and Firefox keeps telling me I am offline, especially when i am using YouTube or when I was trying to access my account by clicking on my… (read more)

I've been through all the topics and Firefox keeps telling me I am offline, especially when i am using YouTube or when I was trying to access my account by clicking on my face.

Asked by FmrTeach Larry 2 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 2 months ago

My all passwords and bookmarks are gone.

Hello. I have been using Firefox as primary browser for long time. Today reinstall my firefox because youtube video not playing sound. But after fresh install and synced … (read more)

Hello. I have been using Firefox as primary browser for long time. Today reinstall my firefox because youtube video not playing sound. But after fresh install and synced account but all my savings are gone. Passwords and bookmarks are missing. PLease help me to recover.

Asked by MaGnatE 2 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 2 months ago

Firefox Bookmarks

How do I display bookmarks in a column on my screen; has disappeared recently; menu option seems to have disappeared. Firefox v 123 on Windows 10 John Tilly … (read more)

How do I display bookmarks in a column on my screen; has disappeared recently; menu option seems to have disappeared. Firefox v 123 on Windows 10

John Tilly

Asked by senalizacion 2 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 2 months ago

website certificate

Hi there, Our website, Stjathenaeum.org, goes to a page saying the certification does not match, and says you can continue at your own risk (basically). Is there anywher… (read more)

Hi there,

Our website, Stjathenaeum.org, goes to a page saying the certification does not match, and says you can continue at your own risk (basically). Is there anywhere to fix this issue?

Thank you! Scott Davis

Asked by sdavis3 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

searchlight firefox search uses google instead of default duck duck go

Macos sonoma m1 - firefox is default browser, duck duck go is default search engine When doing a search directly from searchlight options, firefox uses google search ins… (read more)

Macos sonoma m1 - firefox is default browser, duck duck go is default search engine

When doing a search directly from searchlight options, firefox uses google search instead of the duck duck go default.

All other searches from within firefox uses the default correctly.

Asked by ffdev2 2 months ago

Last reply by Standard8 2 months ago