Backup your Firefox Passwords

December 5th, 2008 Alex Posted in linux, web, windows Comments Off

There are only 3 files you need to backup:

  • signons.txt
  • signons2.txt
  • key3.db

You can find those in your Firefox profile:

Linux

~/.mozilla/firefox/xxxxxxxx.default/

Windows

  1. Click the Windows Start button, and select Run….
  2. Type in %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ then click OK.

You can then copy those file to another computer in your Firefox profile to use them.

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You know Flash is inefficient when ..

November 25th, 2008 Alex Posted in flash, games, web Comments Off

DOOM 1, a 15 year old game converted to flash, is jerky on a fairly recent computer.

It’s still worth a try, play now.

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Stream Internet video content directly to your TV w/ VuNow

November 16th, 2008 Alex Posted in hardware, video, web Comments Off

Verismo’s VuNow allows you to stream Internet video content directly to your TV. The MediaMVP was a similar device, but was used to get content off your computer (unless you use something like MVPMC). According to Verismo, it’s simple to use and easy to install. We can find out on December 15th for $99.

VuNow™ Features

Verismo’s VuNow is the only solution that provides everything a consumer wants. Access to the broadest online content, simple to use, easy to install, and compact in size — all at an affordable price.

  • A Standard Definition and a High Definition model of the VuNow PoD that can connect to any TV

  • Support for wired or wireless connectivity
  • Navigation using a TV-friendly and intuitive User Interface
  • Watch YouTube™ videos on TV by categories
  • Search for videos with the powerful built-in video search engine
  • Choose from a large selection of movies and download from CinemaNow™
  • Download videos using BitTorrent™ protocol
  • Watch videos directly from popular websites by categories
  • Watch Live TV Channels from around the world
  • Access to Personal Media such as video, music, and photos from the home network stored on a PC, Networked Attached Storage device, or even on a connected USB storage device

Verismo’s VuNow

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Set Firefox Scroll-wheel Speed

September 23rd, 2008 Alex Posted in productivity, web Comments Off

  1. Type about:config<ENTER> in firefox address bar
  2. *Optional* Type: mousewheel.withnokey<ENTER> in the filter box
  3. Set mousewheel.withnokey.sysnumlines to false

    This makes Firefox use its own setting instead of the system-wide setting.

  4. Change mousewheel.withnokey.numlines to how many lines you want to scroll at a time.
  5. I use 8

Source: http://episteme.arstechnica.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/99609816/m/480004345731

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Print Only What You Need From a Web Page

September 21st, 2008 Alex Posted in productivity, web Comments Off

The following resources allow you to edit any web page and print only what you need to save paper and/or ink.

  • Bookmarklets

    To use a bookmarklet, you need to bookmark it; either drag it to your bookmark toolbar or right click the link and choose bookmark this. Next, when you visit a web page you would like to edit, click on that new bookmark. My favorite one is PrintWhatYouLike, there is no extension to install and it is a very easy and efficient.

    1. PrintWhatYouLike Bookmarklet
    2. EditThis Bookmarklet (Demo)
    3. List of bookmarklets to remove (zap) annoyances from web pages
  • Firefox Extension
    1. Aardvark
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