How to go with a voracious Chrome on fast Firefox
Browsers / / December 19, 2019
A few simple steps - and you are using a fast and easy Firefox Quantum, and not cumbersome Google browser.
During the existence of Chrome users had to put up with was not the best performance. But if a long time to really worthy alternatives did not exist, but now it is. it firefox Quantum with a completely new CSS-engine and the advanced technology of memory. Go to him with Chrome is very simple.
Install Firefox Quantum
Download the browser for Windows, macOS or Linux from the official page and follow the instructions. It takes just a few mouse clicks.
Move bookmarks and settings
After installation, you can start from scratch or transfer of all Chrome settings, bookmarks, history and passwords.
To do this, open the library (Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + B), click on "Import and backup" and select "Import data from another browser." Assistant opens, which will choose Chrome and specify that you want to import from it.
Check out the new interface and features
Quantum in terms of the interface is slightly different from previous versions of Firefox, so you will need a little time to get used to it. Now you can enter search terms in the address bar. Also there was a button marked with three dots in this field: it gives you quick access to functions like bookmarks, screenshots, send links by e-mail and sending the open tabs on synchronized device.
You can customize the main menu bar at will, opening the menu on the right and clicking the "Change". Here you are free to add or remove different elements, including the search box.
It is also possible to change the theme. There are several standard, including a dark theme. Additionally, you can download from the official store.
To save your changes, press "Done" at the bottom.
The Quantum has a couple of useful new features such as tool to create screenshots, with which you can capture the entire page or any of its desired item. The tool runs through the menu with three dots in the address bar. Images can be easily shared, download it, or put on the clipboard.
The Browser service deferred Pocket Reader. Any page easily save to view it later. Just click on the icon with a check mark in the address line and once an entry.
Synchronize desktop and mobile browsers
Firefox is available on iOS and Android, and with them you can synchronize passwords, bookmarks, and history from the desktop version. In addition, it is possible to send any active page from your computer to your phone by selecting the appropriate option from the context menu.
To enable all this, open the main Firefox menu and click "Sign in sync." Create an account, and then through it the sign in your phone's browser.
Price: Free
Price: Free
Select the home page and the page to the new tab
In terms of new tabs and home page Chrome and Firefox are identical. Open the menu, select "Settings" and select the required settings in the "Basic" section.
To customize the behavior of new tabs, click on the "+" on the tab bar, or use the combination Ctrl / Cmd + T. You will see a list of "top sites" from which are free to remove everything that you do not need.
Then click on the top right GEAR to enable or disable additional functions: search bar, your favorite pages and notes with short news.
Install the most necessary additions
Not all extensions for Chrome have analogues for Firefox, but almost everyone in the store additions easy to find a replacement.
LastPass - a handy free password manager.
Developer: developer
Price: Free
Momentum - a beautiful background for a new tab with a clock and a list of tasks that can enhance your productivity.
Developer: developer
Price: Free
OneTab collects all the tabs in a single, clearing the memory and create a convenient catalog right links.
Developer: developer
Price: Free
AddtoAny - sending pages to Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.
Developer: developer
Price: Free
Pushbullet - transfer sites, text and files between your computer and mobile devices.
Developer: developer
Price: Free
Make Firefox Quantum default browser
When everything is customized, open the main Settings menu, and press the top "Make Default". Now all links from third-party programs will open in Firefox, and Chrome, you can forget about.