Firefox is an internet browser that has gained popularity as an alternative to Microsoft's Internet Explorer. It was created in 2003 by Blake Ross and Ben Goodger who wanted to develop a browser based on the Mozilla software. Firefox offers several useful features like tabbed browsing, ad blocking, private browsing, and extensions that can add new functionality. It also prioritizes security with protections against phishing, malware, and unwanted software installation.
1. About works of Firefox
● Firefox is Internet browser.
● Recently, people begin to use Firefox that is
more than Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
2. Origin of Firefox
● The Mozilla software was big because this is
added in more features.
● Blake Ross who joined by Ben Goodger in 2003
decided to start developing Mozilla based
browser.
● Name of Firefox is unique. And About 23 million
people downloaded Firefox after 4 months
when Firefox was released in the official.
3. Basis of Firefox
● Firefox is similar to most other Web browsers
including Internet Explorer.
● You can find the bar of a space for typing in
Web addresses and search panel etc.
● The bar not only type in the URL but also
memorize the URL which you type in.
4. Remarkable points of Firefox
● Firefox can open several pages in one breath
using several tabs.
● Firefox can also prevent from needless ads
popping up in the browser window.
● In addition, Private Browsing in Firefox allow
you to use the browser without it recording your
search history etc.
5. Useful extensions of Firefox
● There are several extensions of current Firefox.
● FoxyTunes can control all media player
software from within the browser and places in
the Firefox toolbar.
● Gestures can execute many common Web
commands by holding down the right mouse
button.
6. High quality security of Firefox
● Firefox provides anti-phishing and-malware
protection.
● Firefox also gives you a warning when you visit
a site that might try to install warm, spyware or
Trojan horse on your computer.