What is Firefox ESR? How to Install it in Ubuntu?
Want a more stable and streamlined experience with Firefox? Use Firefox-ESR which is trusted by Debian stable.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Nov. 20, 2022
This week brings Fedora Linux 37, Steam Client, Firefox, and KDE Frameworks updates and more. Check out the latest Linux news here.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1 Adds Native Firefox Support on GNOME
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1 introduces native support for Mozilla Firefox on the GNOME desktop environment using Wayland sessions. Learn more here.
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Firefox 107 Is Now Available for Download with Power Profiling
The biggest change in Firefox 107 appears to be support for power profiling on Linux and Mac systems with Intel CPUs. Learn about the release here.
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Mozilla Firefox 107 is Now Available to Download
A new version of Mozilla Firefox is available to download. Don’t get excited, though: this is a small release – even by recent ‘small release’ standards!
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Supernova Release Promises Revamped Calendar UI, Firefox Sync Support
Thunderbird’s “Supernova” release offers a modern interface of the open-source email, calendar, chat, and news client. Learn more about its new and improved features here.
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Native Messaging Support Arrives in Stable Version of Firefox Snap
Yes, you can finally install GNOME extensions using the Firefox Snap on Ubuntu, without having to do anything fancy like switching Snap channel. Phew!
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Firefox in Ubuntu 22.04 Finally Get Back Native Messaging Support
The pre-installed Firefox Snap package in Ubuntu 22.04 & 22.10 now works again for native messaging support. Meaning user can now make it work with GSConnect, KeePassXC, Plasma extension, and/or installing Gnome Shell Extensions, As you may know, Ubuntu switched to the Snap version of Firefox that runs in sandbox since 21.10. Which, however broke […]
How I Fixed My Blurry Firefox on HiDPI + Wayland
I share a quick fix for blurry fonts in Mozilla Firefox when running on Wayland on Linux. No PPAs required; just run Firefox with Wayland support enabled.
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Firefox 106 Brings PDF Annotation & Gesture Nav to Linux
I’ve been a bit busy with site design changes and Ubuntu 22.10 release content writing so I missed Firefox 106 being release released. And, y’know what? Firefox 106 is actually a pretty meaty update, even if I’m not a fan of all of it…
Firefox View Doesn’t Feel Like a Feature, Mozilla. It Feels Like a Nag
I run beta builds of Firefox on my desktop and noticed something unexpected had recently prepended itself to my browser’s tab bar. The unexpected addition (that masquerade as a pinned tab) is for new feature (in testing) called Firefox View. This…
Firefox 105 Is Now Available for Download, Brings Better Performance on Linux Systems
Firefox 105 was yet another attempt for Mozilla to implement the long-anticipated two-finger swipe horizontal gesture on Linux systems for navigating back and forward on a website without having to hold down the Alt key. Unfortunately, while the feature worked well during beta testing, it’s missing in the final release. Instead, Linux users get more […]
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Enable Firefox Dark Mode in Ubuntu 20.04
Firefox’s Night Mode can be enabled with plugins. The Browser layout and its components are covered with styles to offer them a classy appearance.
Firefox 105 Includes Gesture Navigation, PDF Annotation + More
Firefox 105 is packed with changes, from better memory behaviour to new gesture navigation. I go hands on with the latest builds to see what’s in store.
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Firefox and Smart RSS: Find Our Feed Reader Again
Did you miss the old Firefox’s feed reader feature? You can take it back by using Smart RSS. If you wonder, it is an ability to subscribe and read offline any blogs and websites you often visit in one place. Smart RSS is easy to use and has beautiful u…
Firefox 105 Beta Brings Two-Finger Swipe Back/Forward Gesture on Linux
Yes, that’s right, Firefox 105 is now ready for public beta testing, and guess what? It brings back the long-anticipated two-finger swipe horizontal gesture on Linux. Learn more here.
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Firefox 104 Released with Tweaks to Reduce Battery Usage When Idle
As sure as the sun rises and sets, so a new version of the Mozilla Firefox web browser emerges every four weeks. And lo, Firefox 104 is ready for release. Before we look at what’s new, a quick word to those of you hoping to hear that Firefox̵…
Firefox Snap Finally Support Installing Gnome Extensions in Ubuntu
The pre-installed Firefox browser in Ubuntu 22.04 finally to add back the ability to install Gnome Shell Extensions. As you may know, Firefox in Ubuntu 22.04 defaults to Snap package that runs in sandbox. It however lacks the feature to exchange messages with native applications. So, you’ll find that the password manager integration (e.g., KeePassXC […]
Firefox 104 Enters Beta Testing
Firefox 104 doesn’t look like a big release, but it may be an important release for Linux laptop users. Learn about Firefox 104 and its beta testing here.
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Ubuntu Devs Finally Fix Frustrating Firefox Snap Flaw
Ubuntu’s beleaguered Firefox Snap package is tackling another of longstanding criticism of it, namely its lack of native messaging support. It’s this fancy-sounding feature that allows Firefox add-ons to “exchange messages with a nati…