Profiles are one of the best kept secrets around regarding Mozilla Firefox (my browser of choice).
In the role of web site designer, I find it useful to have Firefox set up with various Extensions for helping test compliance, keep track of Google Adsense earnings, checking PageRank and Alexa rating, etc...
However, when I am simply surfing the internet, I don't want to be weighed down by all these tools, cluttering up my status and toolbars. I like a slick, simple browser that looks good and works quickly.
Fortunately, I am able to have both of these scenarios in Firefox, through the wonder of Profiles.
How do Firefox Profiles work?
Firefox allows multiple users to set up the browser to suit their own specific needs and tastes, from Themes and Extensions to Bookmarks and Home Page. Upon startup of Firefox, you are able to choose which user profile you would like to use. So, you can now have a profile for your web development needs, one for your personal surfing, and even one for the kids (allowing you to increase Firefox's security measures). Each profile is independent of the others, so it's like having a new installation for each user.
How do I activate Firefox Profiles?
1. Firstly, find the Firefox shortcut on your desktop (or create one from the .exe file).
2. Right-click it, and select properties.
3. Lastly, in the Target box, add ' -p' without the apostrophes to the end of the target line (so that it reads something like 'C:Program FilesMozillaFirefoxfirefox.exe -p'), and click OK.
Now when you start Firefox through this shortcut you will be prompted with the Profiles Manager box (as long as you do not already have an instance of Firefox open). It's all self-explanatory from thereon.
For faster start-up, I advise that you keep two shortcuts on your desktop - one to load up Firefox as normal, and this new one to execute only when you want to change profile.
Rob Barrett is a professional web designer based in Dorset, England.
To read more free articles on Web Design and Mozilla Firefox & Thunderbird, visit:
A professional online reputation is essential to the flourishing of... Read More
Simply ensuring your website is accessible to screen reader users... Read More
Starting a business online is no longer as difficult as... Read More
Setting up a website is the very first step of... Read More
1) A marketing necessityI still hear it said from time... Read More
Functions and Subroutines in ASP If you read... Read More
When most people build a web site, they think one... Read More
I recently received an unsolicited e-mail from some company offering... Read More
Losing website sales and traffic is sometimes simply a case... Read More
"Don't Sell the Steak, Sell the Sizzle."Have you heard of... Read More
In this example I have used the map of the... Read More
It may come as some surprise to a traditionally off-line... Read More
So your prospect, Mary, is sitting at the computer reading... Read More
Have you ever thought the secret behind the success of... Read More
Is your website Really useful?I had a 'rep' in yesterday... Read More
Go to any internet marketing forum you want these days... Read More
Developing a website with content that entices visitors to return... Read More
Web templates by nature are created to aid and ease... Read More
Project Safekids provides webmasters a valuable tool which could save... Read More
Do you make your website just to entertain yourself or... Read More
Cost Effective Advertising. Online selling. Increased geopgraphic range. Wider... Read More
What you should do and know if you are an... Read More
Do you need a web site? Are you considering getting... Read More
Affiliate programs are a great way to earn an income... Read More
--------------------------------Why Should You Create a website?--------------------------------A. What do you want... Read More
Buffalo Grove cheapest limo ..With all of the factors involved in designing and building... Read More
You've decided to create a website to market your products... Read More
Your business website is a critical aspect of being able... Read More
1) A marketing necessityI still hear it said from time... Read More
What is the most important part of your online business?Many... Read More
Better Web Site ROIHow to increase your business profitability by... Read More
The definition of the phrase "Content Management" depends on what... Read More
Q1.Why would I need a web site? A1.- Improve my... Read More
When you purchase a new item from a Yahoo! Store,... Read More
Anyone who knows anything about web accessibility knows that images... Read More
Does My Web Site Require A Web Database?If your web... Read More
Your website conversion rate should concern you. This simply refers... Read More
Every business needs to know how it is doing. That's... Read More
Succeeding with an eCommerce website is a dream for many... Read More
The internet has taken over our lives with a vengeance,... Read More
One of the best tools you have as a webmaster... Read More
Every small business owner knows that they need a website,... Read More
How popular is online shopping? And is there room for... Read More
URL rewriting are major needs for your sites that produce... Read More
Designing an E-commerce Web site is not as simple as... Read More
When most people build a web site, they think one... Read More
The first step in setting up an online business...Starting an... Read More
When we review the sites of potential clients, there are... Read More
An Introduction to Server Side IncludesBeginner? That's OK!While much has... Read More
Everyone wants one.Everyone wishes they knew how to make one.SOME... Read More
Web Development |