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Firefox 8 Gets Twitter Search Integration

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:39:40 PST

One of the many updates and changes coming to Firefox 8 (most of which are security and stability improvements) is the ability to search Twitter hashtags, keywords, and handles in the Firefox search bar.

Firefox 8 was released yesterday to the masses with a handy new feature for Twitter fanatics. Input your query into the Firefox search bar, and you're automatically directed to Twitter with your search already queued up. This will help aid those participating in Twitter chats, and make keeping up with news a little easier.

Looking Forward to Firefox 5: What's in Store?

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:05:48 PDT

Mozilla may have just released Firefox 4 to the masses last week, but the company isn't about to rest on its laurels: there's already news about what's coming up in the next version of the web browser. New features are being added in order to stand out in a competitive market, and here are a few sweet ones to look forward to:

Social sharing - You'll be able to share what you're reading right from your browser bar, which makes Facebooking finds super easy.
Identity managers - This will allow you to stay signed in to your favorite websites, and log in with multiple accounts.
PDF previews - Check out downloadable PDFs right in your browser before downloading.
Tabs - Currently being tested is the ability to move groups of tabs at once.
Task bar web apps - If you have a Facebook web app, you will be able to view your news feed, updates, messages, and events from a drop-down in your task bar.

Does this news get you excited for Firefox 5?

Which Browser Do You Use? Chrome, Apparently

GeekSugar — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:01:29 PDT

Which browser reigns supreme among GeekSugar readers? Google Chrome! When we asked, almost half of you said you use Chrome; Firefox pulled a close second.

Firefox and Chrome take top honors at Sugar HQ, too - even though most of us are working on Mac laptops. I also find it interesting that most of you choose to use a browser that doesn't come preinstalled on a laptop (that is, unless a whole lot of you are rocking the Cr-48). I'm in the midst of making the switch from Firefox to Chrome, and I'm already amazed at how much I've noticed each browser's slight differences and nuances.

And, proud Chrome users, be sure to brush up on new tips and tricks for using the browser!

Which Web Browser Do You Use?

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:20:21 PDT

Last week, Firefox 4 launched with a host of new features and was quickly downloaded by nearly 40 million people and counting. Google's Chrome browser is only two years old, but is already packing a punch with its helpful shortcuts, plug-ins, and more. Safari and IE are classics, and they come preinstalled on Macs and PCs respectively.

I've been a Firefox supporter for years, but as Chrome grows in popularity, so does my use of it. What about you?

Socialize Your Feet With Twitter, Firefox Sneaks

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:30:17 PST

I'm a big-time Twitter fan, but I'm on the fence on whether or not I'd rock these Twitter shoes from Brass Monki (around $400). Coming with the classic colors and Twitter bird, these sneaks seem to be made for men but can satisfy the geekiest cravings for the ladies; just size down for smaller feet. Biggest problem - what would I wear with them? I guess I'd have to recruit FabSugar for some help.

Since the shop does some other awesomely themed kicks (Firefox being another), it's worth a look for the novelty of it all alone . . . or you could just click through this slideshow to see some of my geeky faves.

What's New In Firefox 4 Beta 7

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:30:14 PST

I've had an ongoing love-hate relationship with my Firefox browser, and although we've broken up a few times (the promise of a more stable experience in Chrome has been too hard to resist), I still like to keep up on what it's up to; kinda like a creepy ex girlfriend on Facebook.

The latest Firefox beta update hopes to solve a few of our relationship issues, if not make browsing a more intuitive and pleasant experience. Find out more about the updates after the break.

Tab Candy to Become Standard For Firefox

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:53 PDT

Good news, Tab Candy fans; Firefox is seriously considering making the add-on a standard feature in the final version of Firefox 4, due out this Fall. Apparently, the experiment was so popular that Mozilla decided to make it standard, changing its name to Tab Sets.

Tab Sets is a browser organization tool that allows users to group your tabs together by content category - a group of tabs for work, a group for casual reading, a group to signify a to-do list. Tab Sets is included in the latest Nightly Build of Firefox, which are new versions of the browser made for testing purposes only. For more details on the soon-to-come feature, check out the instructional video at the bottom of the original post.

Tab Candy Will Eliminate Browser Clutter

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:15:33 PDT

You already know that I have a problem with browser tabs. They pretty much take over my life. Although I can try to organize my tabs by moving them horizontally along the browser bar, I still have to pan left and right to see them all. All of my tab mismanagement problems would go right out the window with this upcoming Firefox feature called Tab Candy. Built by a creative at Mozilla, Tab Candy is still in the early alpha stages of birth, but it looks quite promising to an all-day browser like me.

Tab Candy works because you can group your tabs together by content. Let's say you're searching for geeky party supplies. You've found a few items that you want to check out for later at various URLs, but you have to get back to work, and don't want to close the tab or add yet another bookmark to your already too-long list. Now, you'd have to leave your tabs open all day, but with Tab Candy, you could launch the feature with a little button on your browser, get a wide view of all your open tabs, then group them together by category (like in the image here) - say work, geeky party supplies, time wasters, etc. - without populating your entire browser bar. Want more details on how Tab Candy works? Check it out in action after the break.

Firefox 4 Beta Ready For Download

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:30:02 PDT

Mozilla has just released the first beta version of Firefox 4 for users to download and test. It comes with lots of new features that are predominately for Windows users now, but Mac and Linux fans aren't far behind and will see all of the changes for themselves soon. Firefox is one of the top browsers used today (while Firefox 3 is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most downloaded browser in 24 hours), so if you're a Firefox fan, get ready for another refresh!

What can you expect to see in the new Firefox 4 beta? Find out after the jump.

Geek Tip: Drag and Drop in Firefox

GeekSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:45:23 PDT

As a compulsive tab-opener in Firefox, I'm always on the hunt for easy ways to organize my open tabs. While there are plenty of add-ons for managing tabs (Too Many Tabs and Colorful Tabs are two of my favorites), some days I just can't get them under control. I tend to work in multiple windows with multiple tabs, and if you do the same, this tip might come in handy. One of the easiest ways to organize windows in Firefox is to simply drag them around the screen.

You can change the order of the tabs simply by clicking on one and dragging it across the others. Look for a blue icon that shows which two tabs the chosen window will be moved between. You can use this to move a tab into its own window, too. Click and drag the tab off of the browser window or to the far side of your screen and the selected tab will now display in its own window. Conversely, if you find yourself working in too many windows, you can drag tabs from other open browser windows onto an existing window to create a new tab. Good news for you Chrome and Safari users - this tip will work for you as well!