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How can we further specify the actions that Firefox can take when dealing with PDF files?

Unfortunately, my workflow involves dealing with multiple PDF files per day. However, for some reason, Firefox's behavior with regards to PDF files is inconsistent. … (read more)

Unfortunately, my workflow involves dealing with multiple PDF files per day. However, for some reason, Firefox's behavior with regards to PDF files is inconsistent.

  • If I set the Action to Save File, Firefox downloads all PDF files, including those that it can normally open in the browser when I click a link (e.g. files hosted in servers that allow direct access to PDF files). As such, my Downloads folder is cluttered and needs to be cleaned regularly to delete the PDF files that were downloaded even if I could have opened them in the browser.
  • If I set the Action to Open in Firefox, Firefox can now open those hosted PDF files in the browser instead of downloading them to disk. However, every time I download a file, Firefox then opens the file in Firefox after downloading, even though I need to edit the PDF file somewhere else.

Would it be possible to set Firefox's behavior so that it does BOTH of these things:

  1. Open PDF files that can be opened in the browser without downloading in Firefox without needing to be downloaded, AND
  2. Do not open downloaded PDF files in Firefox after downloading is complete.

Asked by drpacial 5 days ago

Topcashback

I can't login to Topcashback.co.uk it just hangs at the login. this has now been going on for a couple of months, I assume something has changed with Firefox as I never h… (read more)

I can't login to Topcashback.co.uk it just hangs at the login. this has now been going on for a couple of months, I assume something has changed with Firefox as I never had a problem before. I have no problems with other browsers (Microsoft Edge or Chrome) I have tried clearing the cache

Asked by PaddleDipper 4 days ago

Inability to connect with online discussion in US using Zoom

I could not join a group panel discussion in US using Zoom. The error message said connection could not be made with a Zoom site ending with .us The meeting was organis… (read more)

I could not join a group panel discussion in US using Zoom. The error message said connection could not be made with a Zoom site ending with .us The meeting was organised by Coda a US based organisation. The Uk end was organised by a website called Eventbrite. I tried again using an I-Pad but got the same rejection withh error message PR_END_OF_FILE_ERROR

I should add that recently quite frequently when I start an online search on my Windows 10 PC a box appears at left end of search box stating   "Insecure" but this quickly disappears.

Asked by williamwatson658 2 days ago

Saved passwords after signing out on Firefox (SECURITY HOLE?)

Recently, i had to use a public pc in my workplace for a while. i used Firefox to access the internet, and for practical reason, i signed in my Firefox account. After i w… (read more)

Recently, i had to use a public pc in my workplace for a while. i used Firefox to access the internet, and for practical reason, i signed in my Firefox account. After i was done, i made sure i have signed out my Firefox account before leaving. The next day, when i used Firefox again on that pc, i noticed that all my saved passwords (from syncing my Firefox account) were still in that Firefox browser, even though i haven't signed in my Firefox account. Now i feel like i am at the mercy of fate because anybody who used that pc after me yesterday could have gained access to all my passwords. So far, nothing bad happens and i hope it stays that way.

I don't know if anyone has brought this up. Since Firefox does not erase any saved password after a user signs out, I think Firefox should, or rather, MUST give a warning message after a user signs out of Firefox to manually erase any saved password on Firefox, so that any stupid user like me will not make that stupid mistake so easily.

Asked by tata sudiyanto 1 day ago

Error Message when doing a general search

When I open a new tab I get an error message if I do not have the web address. This is the message I get. ie general search for stained glass patterns Error Description… (read more)

When I open a new tab I get an error message if I do not have the web address. This is the message I get.

ie general search for stained glass patterns

Error Description: Could not process this "GET" request.

Asked by Ron 5 days ago

Last reply by Ron 4 days ago