9 Interesting Features of Firefox 3

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It is very exciting news that Mozilla has received more than 8 million requests for Firefox 3 downloads on the first day of releasing. I am a fan of Firefox and using it for the past two years and always looking for new versions and add-ons. It is a wonderful browser package ever I have seen especially with it’s browsing speed and other features where other leading browsers are struggling. Firefox 3 sets the innovation bar very high with exciting new features, including one-click bookmarking, the smart location bar and lightning fast performance. I have downloaded the new version and tested it and see some of the new features of Firefox in the new version which distinguishes this from other competitors.

Smart Location Bar

Type the name of the website without ‘www’ and ‘.com’, ‘.net’ or any if you do not remember those details. Firefox autocomplete function includes possible matching sites from your browsing history and display most appropriate one before you. The new Firefox 3 location bar learns as you use it-it’s so highly evolved that and known as ”Awesome Bar”. Over time, it adapts to your preferences and offers better fitting matches. For example, you could enter the tag: “busysphere” to find “www.busysphere.com“.

One-Click Bookmarking

Manage your bookmarks a lot or a little. One click on the star icon at the end of the location bar bookmarks a site. Two clicks and you can choose where to save it and whether to tag it. File bookmarked sites in easy-to-access folders and organize according to theme (like “job search” or “favorite shopping”). Find your bookmarked sites in a flash by entering the tag, page or bookmark name into the location bar. The more you use your tags and bookmark names in the location bar, the more the system will adapt to your preferences.

Anti-Malware & Anti-Phishing

Firefox 3 protects you from viruses, worms, trojan horses and spyware. If you accidentally access an attack site, you’ll receive a full-sized browser message as a warning. A continuously updated list of attack-sites tells us when to stop you from browsing, so there’s nothing for you to update or maintain. If you wish to shop and do business safely on the Internet, it is possible. Firefox gets a fresh update of web forgery sites 48 times in a day, so if you try to visit a fraudulent site that’s pretending to be a site you trust (like your bank), a browser message-big as life-will stop you.

Anti-Virus Software

Firefox 3 integrates elegantly with your antivirus software. When you download a file, your computer’s antivirus program automatically checks it to protect you against viruses and other malware, which could otherwise attack your computer. This feature is available with Windows.

Parental Controls

This is very important thing when you require to avoid visiting obscene site which can happen accidentally when you search on internet. Enforce parental control settings you’ve entered on Windows Vista with Firefox 3-stop unwanted downloads and more. Firefox’s intuitive design keeps you from second-guessing your setup.

Password Manager

Firefox has seamlessly integrated this feature into your surfing experience. Choose to “remember” site passwords without intrusive pop-ups. Now you’ll see the “remember password” notification integrated into your view at the top of the site page.

Add-ons Manager

You can now find and install add-ons directly in your browser. You no longer need to visit the add-ons Web site, simply fire up the new Add-ons Manager. Not sure which add-on is right for you? Ratings, recommendations, descriptions and pictures of the add-ons in action help you make your selection. The fully integrated Add-ons Manager even lets you view, manage and disable third-party add-ons in a few easy clicks.

Download Manager

An all new manager lets you download seamlessly, with even greater security. A pause and resume feature means there’s no need to wait for a download to finish before you disconnect. So, if you’re halfway through the latest White Stripes album and it’s time to catch the bus, just pause and pick up downloading when you get home. The resume function also works if your system crashes or is forced to restart. The manager shows your download progress and lets you search your files by name or the Web address where the download came from.

Hundreds of Search Engines

Access your favorite search engines quickly from the integrated search bar. You can use a new engine for each search, or stick to your favorite. Choose from a preset dropdown list of engines or select “manage search engines” from the same list to browse search engine options offered as add-ons.

Firefox is available in over 45 languages, thanks to the contributions from Mozilla community members around the world. Download a Firefox version that speaks your language.

Souce: Mozilla

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