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Post by Insomniac on Nov 16, 2009 19:29:18 GMT -5
NoScript lets you block javascript and flash-based content on untrusted sites. You can create exceptions for sites you frequently visit. It just helps keep your browser more secure.
When you first install it, it will block such content on every site. This could affect the site's layout when you view it, so you have to create an exception (permanent or temporary) each time you visit a site for the first time.
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Post by The Tank on Nov 16, 2009 19:32:42 GMT -5
NoScript lets you block javascript and flash-based content on untrusted sites. You can create exceptions for sites you frequently visit. It just helps keep your browser more secure. When you first install it, it will block such content on every site. This could affect the site's layout when you view it, so you have to create an exception (permanent or temporary) each time you visit a site for the first time. And you've just answered my one question about it. (Whether or not you have to set every site you frequently use to be exempt from the blocking.) That's going to be a little annoying...
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Post by Insomniac on Nov 16, 2009 19:36:11 GMT -5
It's quite easy to do it for every site. Just right-click, go to "No Script", and then you can choose to "Allow all this page" or only allow specific scripts and keep others blocked. Once you set up a site just the way you like it, it can make a significant difference.
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Nov 16, 2009 19:37:43 GMT -5
Nah, it isn't that annoying.
The first time back to your sites, you are basically teaching it... and all you have to do is click on the portion of the page you want to allow.
For pages that have script running in the background, you just RIGHT CLICK and click on No Script, and then choose which sites of those listed to ALLOW.
And you can choose either Allow Always or Allow Temporarily.
It's not like you have to go through a list and OK or Deny things... it's all right there for you.
The cool thing is, just how many scripts are needed to get simple sites to work.
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Post by darbus alan on Nov 16, 2009 19:39:43 GMT -5
Personally I think it takes too long for Firefox to load up. and the constant updates are a bit annoying too. Seems like everytime I use it, I'm being told that something was updated. At least when Firefox updates, it doesn't force a reboot on you like IE does. Anyway, I use these add-ons and they're usually pretty cool: - AdBlock Plus (IMO this is a must-download) - 4chan (if you browse it a lot like I do, it makes the experience a bit better) - DownThemAll! (Great if you're on a site with a lot of download links; you can just download all the files you want at the same time) - IEView (for the odd site that you have problems running in Firefox, this opens up an Internet Explorer window for them) - NoScript - YouTube Comment Snob
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Nov 16, 2009 19:43:20 GMT -5
There's a screen shot of what the No Script app looks like. I have already allowed ProBoards, but nothing else that this forum is using (which is why at the top of the No Script menu it asks if I want to block Proboards -- it was already allowed). And after that, is the breakdown of other things that I can allow.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 16, 2009 19:46:25 GMT -5
You delete your PMs? I have 12,215, since I wanted to see if there was a limit, so I don't delete them.
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Nov 16, 2009 19:49:09 GMT -5
Yeah I delete all of my PM's.
I used to keep them all. And would then go back and reread them... kind of like a trip down Memory Lane. But then one day, I decided to start fresh... so I deleted everything.
The only ones I have left are one from each of the people I talk to the most, so I don't have to look for their profile to hit them up.
And that's... about it. Heh.
In the days of the Thread Pirates, I would go through at least 200 PM's a night... and I would keep them.
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Post by Error on Nov 16, 2009 19:56:17 GMT -5
XMarks and FasterFox are nice as well. I am on phone at the moment but, when I get back I'll post my set up.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Nov 16, 2009 20:04:56 GMT -5
Hell, I only have 5 saved, mostly because they either contain links that still interest me or it is from someone that I miss on here. I saved one from Quake and really wish that I had saved ones sent to me by Dinobot and Deus. Oh well.
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Post by Phosphor Glow on Nov 17, 2009 0:03:00 GMT -5
I really miss Firefox, but it no longer cooperates with my computer.
It's a fantastic browser, but at this point it runs so incredibly slow on my machine I can't use it anymore.
So, now I'm using Google Chrome, and it's pretty great stuff. Not quite as good as Firefox, but pretty damn good.
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Post by Error on Nov 17, 2009 0:11:49 GMT -5
Okay, here is what I use: AdBlock+ AdBlock+ Element Hiding Helper FastestFox (when you highlight something, it gives you the option to search several sites for that) Firefox Showcase Google Redesigned (changes the layout of Google sites so theu are easier to use) Hide Menubar (like it says, it hides the menu bar unless you press the alt key) NoScript Screengrab (screengrab of whatever you are on) SkipScreen (skips pages that appear, like the wait 10 seconds before or "look at this ad while you wait") Speed Dial (Opera style start page that lets you have up to 20 shortcuts to your various favorite sites) X Marks (Bookmark synchronizer) YouTube Comment Snub (Hide YouTube comments)
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Post by Hypnotix on Nov 17, 2009 0:34:39 GMT -5
I just installed IE 8 tonight because Firefox was running like a constipated turtle. Flash video was choppy as hell. Installed IE 8, tried the same sites, Screwattack, TGWTG, and the videos loaded and ran smoothly. Don't know what happened with Firefox there.
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Post by @TenaciousBe on Nov 17, 2009 0:59:30 GMT -5
I really miss Firefox, but it no longer cooperates with my computer. It's a fantastic browser, but at this point it runs so incredibly slow on my machine I can't use it anymore. So, now I'm using Google Chrome, and it's pretty great stuff. Not quite as good as Firefox, but pretty damn good. My old laptop was the same way. When I got a new one, I didn't even bother with Firefox because I love Chrome so much. I've come to a point where I can't stand to look at all the big bulky buttons along the top of the screen and all that. Just give me my tabs and my address bar, and that's all I need.
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Post by Chainsaw on Nov 17, 2009 2:18:00 GMT -5
I've been splitting my time between Firefox and Chrome. I really haven't noticed much difference in speed yet. But I haven't paid much attention to it.
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Post by shiranui on Nov 17, 2009 10:56:20 GMT -5
I don't really care which browser is the fastest since, from my experience, the difference in speed between them is hardly noticeable. I use Firefox simply because you can get Adblock+ and NoScript for it.
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Post by Hugh Mungus on Nov 17, 2009 11:05:35 GMT -5
I've been experimenting with Safari for a few days now.
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Post by ♥ Bunnyslinger ♥ on Nov 17, 2009 12:57:16 GMT -5
Here's what peoples browsers tell me about them
Firefox: you're a well adjusted person, and you smell fantastic.
Internet Explorer: You're a damaged person, no really, there's something wrong with you.
Opera: You're a very stylish person, and when you have sex, you do it in a fancy position that looks cool but in fact is sort of uncomfortable.
Flock: You're a myspace/facebook/twitter whore, there's no community that you don't have a user on.
K-meleon: You need a better computer, like right now.
Chrome: You like pretty things, and more than 5 buttons confuse you.
It should be noted that I don't actually think any of these things.. except for the IE part, there IS something wrong with you.
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Post by sloride on Nov 17, 2009 18:06:24 GMT -5
It took me a while to start using Firefox over IE but once I did I never went back! I love Firefox!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2009 19:00:25 GMT -5
I really miss Firefox, but it no longer cooperates with my computer. It's a fantastic browser, but at this point it runs so incredibly slow on my machine I can't use it anymore. So, now I'm using Google Chrome Opera 10, and it's pretty great stuff. Not quite as good as Firefox, but pretty damn good. Fix'd for me. At some point Firefox just ran slow and sucked bad. My younger bro got his new laptop and is on Google Chrome but hates how each tab opens a new task in his task manager and uses up so much RAM. He's looking for another but doesn't have one he really likes that isn't Chrome.
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