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Privacy: Firefox Knows User Account Name

Firefox is a very private browser, and that is why I like it. But recently, when I was pairing my Android Firefox with my Mac Firefox, Firefox asked me whether I want to … (funda kabanzi)

Firefox is a very private browser, and that is why I like it. But recently, when I was pairing my Android Firefox with my Mac Firefox, Firefox asked me whether I want to confirm pairing. This all worked fine, but I noticed that Firefox mentioned the home folder of the account on my mac on which it was installed to identify that Firefox instance running on my Mac. This home folder is the name of my user account, which is my actual name. So Firefox has access to and is in some sense broadcasting my actual name over the internet. I understand that this might be only viewable by me and encrypted, so not even viewable by Firefox itself let alone the public internet (and I hope my understanding is correct and this is indeed the case--correct me if I am wrong), but it was still disconcerting that "metadata" like this is floating around the internet which can easily identify someone even if he goes to great lengths for privacy.

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Tracfone login fails

Login to tracfone.com website no longer works in firefox. It appears that changes to the tracfone website caused this problem. The login works in Edge. … (funda kabanzi)

Login to tracfone.com website no longer works in firefox. It appears that changes to the tracfone website caused this problem. The login works in Edge.

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How do I block popup ads from starsbuster?

I generally want to allow mozilla to raise revenue from non-obtrusive advertising, but starsbuster has crossed the line and I don't want them to have access to my machine… (funda kabanzi)

I generally want to allow mozilla to raise revenue from non-obtrusive advertising, but starsbuster has crossed the line and I don't want them to have access to my machines.

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Need help with Firefox custom config on Linux

A while ago some people here helped me get my "custom config" fore firefox running. On windows verything is working fine now, however as im getting into linux now, i want… (funda kabanzi)

A while ago some people here helped me get my "custom config" fore firefox running. On windows verything is working fine now, however as im getting into linux now, i want to customize Firefox there.

On windows basically what i had to do was searching for firefox.exe in the explorer then drag and drop my own custom firefox.cfg into that directory. Next step was to drag and drop the autoconfig.js into the prefs directory.

autoconfig.js C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref firefox.cfg C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox

After that i could simply start firefox with my own custom settings.

Now on Linux i am really struggling finding out what exactly i must do in order to use my own firefox cfg. To be honest, i was trying to find out what the equivalent to an exe from windows is in linux so that i could then navigate to the main firefox directory where the "exe" is located and do same as on windows, drag and drop my custom cfg there.

Im using a debian distribution of Linux (Kali) guessing firefox is installed here? /usr/lib/firefox-esr/firefox-esr

Anyways im lost, any help is welcome.

What directory or say what filetype instead of exe am i looking for? Do i drag and drop the firefox.cfg next to the main executable same as on windows or are the steps different from windows? And what about the autoconfig.js, where does it go? does it go anywhere?

Asked by Firefox_Beginner 2 iminyaka edlule

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Your browser is being managed by your organization

Hi I am on Linux using Firefox-esr 91.5.0 and suddenly it started to show me that message on settings page. I have no Antivirus or anything. Were the problem comes from? … (funda kabanzi)

Hi I am on Linux using Firefox-esr 91.5.0 and suddenly it started to show me that message on settings page. I have no Antivirus or anything. Were the problem comes from? On help/about page there's nothing mentioning the update restriction, neither when I click on the message. But it shows me a couple of different settings. Another thing that I've found so far is the setting "Always check if Firefox is your default browser" is unchecked AND disabled. I'm so worried about the issue, appreciate your help.

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FF settings get reset by themselves

Default home page keeps getting reset to "Browser default" every day or two. The search engine choice keeps defaulting "Browser default" and goes to Yahoo. My prefere… (funda kabanzi)

  1. Default home page keeps getting reset to "Browser default" every day or two.
  2. The search engine choice keeps defaulting "Browser default" and goes to Yahoo. My preference is Google.

Earlier someone said that one of the Add-ons might be causing this and that i should disable all of them and try. No improvement. It still keeps happening.

I even re-installed FF to no avail.

Can someone help sort this out?

Many thanks.

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How can I turn off "This message may be a scam"?

I often get the red warning "This message may be a scam", even for frequent correspondents whom I trust (friends and relatives). I can't see any way to tell Thunderbird … (funda kabanzi)

I often get the red warning "This message may be a scam", even for frequent correspondents whom I trust (friends and relatives). I can't see any way to tell Thunderbird that I don't want to see this message for certain addresses--there is only the option to turn off the scam warning for all emails, which I don't want to do.

Is there a way I can do this? Many thanks.

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My laptop won't let me live stream

I am unable to livestream video services from a monastery in the UK. I have clicked into the little shield at the left end of the web address bar in order to turn off th… (funda kabanzi)

I am unable to livestream video services from a monastery in the UK. I have clicked into the little shield at the left end of the web address bar in order to turn off the enhanced protection, but this does not have any effect, even though the website shows up as having had the protection disabled. I don't know whether I need to do anything in Firefox settings.

I was advised to use Google Chrome, and that browser does let me enter, but I prefer to stay with Firefox for all my browsing. I am an elderly person, and have to work harder than my children and grandchildren to keep up-to-date. If you could help me with some very clear instructions with the minumum of technical jargon I would be most grateful. I submit below a screenshot of what I see on the site despite the protection having been switched off on the little shield.

Asked by gbedani 2 iminyaka edlule

Answered by jonzn4SUSE 1 unyaka odlule

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Firefox Deceptive Site partner in China

In China (Mainland) the Firefox Now showing both Associate Press and Russian sputnik concerning Ukraine as "Deceptive Site" (e.g. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukrain… (funda kabanzi)

In China (Mainland) the Firefox Now showing both Associate Press and Russian sputnik concerning Ukraine as "Deceptive Site" (e.g. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-putin-europe-nato-49abe49e9b35833a385fe10db802dc5a). So I have 2 questions.

1 Who is responsible for the collection of Deceptive Site in China (for those who don't know, Chinese Firefox is run and supported by "Beijing Zhimou firefox", not mozilla) 2, and more importently. what information would it need to be sent to use the "Deceptive Site" function (or more sepsifictly, is firefox sending what sites I visit to its partner? and if yes what, and who)

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Embedded images in new email messages not visible

In the latest Thunderbird version 91.7.0 I can no longer see embedded images in new email messages, and I am not referring to remote content, just images that I copy to t… (funda kabanzi)

In the latest Thunderbird version 91.7.0 I can no longer see embedded images in new email messages, and I am not referring to remote content, just images that I copy to the Windows clipboard and then paste into the message body.

The only way to include an image and see it, is to attach it as a file, so no embed is possible as with embedding I just see a small rectangle in the message body, where it should be the actual image. Is there any way to overcome this limitation? Tks for your help.

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Is Mozilla going a dark path? Is it time to quit Firefox?

Facts: I selected PRIVACY as TOPIC for this THREAD Mozilla gets big money from Google Mozilla Firefox stands for privacy (or... was standing for privacy) Google stands f… (funda kabanzi)

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I selected PRIVACY as TOPIC for this THREAD Mozilla gets big money from Google Mozilla Firefox stands for privacy (or... was standing for privacy) Google stands for tracking, spyware, adversting, anti-privacy. Privacy taking money from bloody Anti-Privacy, it could never end well. Recently i noticed firefox has changed, and not in a good way. New fancy looks, which is infact not fancy but harder to navigate. When klicking on the settings icon which previously directly brought me to settings, it now takes me to a stupid option that requires one more klick to open the settings, btw microsoft is doing the exact same with windows 11, you still have all the settings but you have to klick one or two more times to get there, why are doing this???

I think... Mozilla has lost it's way. Proof me wrong? A while back i asked crowdicity.com what is happening to firefox, post was immediatly deleted... Will this post be deleted or my account? Maybe. But at this point i dont even care anymore.

I mean, look at this! ---> https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/tgqyox/each_firefox_download_has_a_unique_identifier/

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Pop-up won't open after making an exception to allow it.

'bold text I have Adblock installed and although I made an exception to allow pop-ups, Firefox won't open it. I am trying to open a bill on a website and it doesn't work… (funda kabanzi)

'bold text I have Adblock installed and although I made an exception to allow pop-ups, Firefox won't open it. I am trying to open a bill on a website and it doesn't work. How can I fix this please?

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