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Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 1, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I downloaded Firefox because I was told it had good security and blah blah blah.
So basically I need to know if this was a good choice or if I should try again as it were.
and two ... and this is stupid ...
but, my cursor is constantly jumping around my screen while I'm typing. Sometimes moving to my pointer, sometimes a tab button ... Very Annoying!
I've never had this problem before with any other browsers and I'm wondering is their something I can toggle off or reset or chuck through a window pane.
Anyone?
I'm a construction superintendent ... computer jargon is only somewhat familiar to me. I could use some assist.
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 1, 2011 at 11:26 pm
This doesn't sound like Firefox behaviour to me. I've never had any problems with it; it is (in my opinion) the best of all the browsers on the market. In 2nd place comes Google Chrome, so if Firefox isn't working well for you, try that.
That said, if the cursor is jumping around the screen I would think that is probably a deeper computer issue. Firefox has no reason to move your cursor, nor does it have any code for doing so. It is likely some kind of error in your OS or a virus.
Also, this forum is for questions / problems with the forums. If you want to ask questions concerning computing, use the "Technology & Computing" forum.
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 2, 2011 at 3:33 am
Sounds like the computer's being too helpful. Check your "Ease of Access" settings.
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 2, 2011 at 8:19 am
"How is it that a lame man does not annoy us while a lame mind does? Because a lame man recognizes that we are walking straight, while a lame mind says that it is we who are limping." - Pascal
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 2, 2011 at 8:55 am
Thank you both Zilla and Jay
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 2, 2011 at 9:49 am
"How is it that a lame man does not annoy us while a lame mind does? Because a lame man recognizes that we are walking straight, while a lame mind says that it is we who are limping." - Pascal
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 2, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Firefox works well but only if you use add-ons like Auto Pager and stuff like that.
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RE: Firefox ... Good? Bad?
June 2, 2011 at 7:45 pm
I have a question, and I'm almost certain it's Firefox related...
I upgraded recently to Firefox 4. I also have the Google toolbar installed. Not sure if it's relevant, but anyway. I go to Google's home page or use the tool bar and type in a search query, like "Hello Kitty" for example. Then I decide to search for "Hello dog" next. But when I hit enter (or click the search button) it takes me back to the "Hello Kitty" search results. I have to close the browser (or window), and start a new search all over again . In IE, I have no problems. Ideas?
