How to Improve and Speed Up Firefox Start-up Time

One of the only disadvantages of using Firefox is the start-up time. It often takes 5-10 seconds to start-up your first browser window, depending on how many extensions you have. Internet Explorer on the other hand, is integrated into Windows, and thus takes 1-2 seconds to start. So how do you combat this? There are a couple different techniques, such as compressing and decompressing your installation, but the simplest is...

7 Important Factors in Choosing a Good Work Enviro...

When you are thinking of moving around your desk or choosing a new place to work, it may be a good idea to keep some of the following things in mind. Do a quick check around you and with a couple adjustments you should find it easier to work and you will be able to work longer and more efficiently.  1. LightingHaving a good light source is important for using your important, and natural light is quite refreshing, But If...

FireFox Tip – Quickly Re-Incarnating Closed ...

Instead of sifting through your history looking for that last tab you just accidentally closed, there is an easy key combination that will open up the last tab you closed. Perfect for those few times you are in a rush and you accidentally close something important.   Just hit Ctrl + Shift + T to get it back again. This Function goes hand in hand with Ctrl + T which opens a new tab for you to use at your disposal....

7 Tips for Project Collaboration

Many people have a very social job, which requires them to connect and collaborate with other people. You may find yourself working on a large assignment or task where you need to share ideas and feedback effectively between a group of people. An example of this would be group blogging. At GearFire, we have multiple authors, these tips come from personal experience, and we use most of the services ourselves. Tips 1. Organize...

4 Tips for Organizing Firefox

While firefox is a great browser by itself, its real strength is in its ability to be customized to its users through skins, extensions, and numerous options. Here are a few tips for beginners on how to get the most out of firefox. If popular, this may evolve into a weekly column. - Recovering Tabs - Customizing your Homepage - Organizing Bookmarks - Getting a more productive skin Setting FireFox to recover tabs One of the...