Are you a die hard Firefox fan? Do you love using Firefox add-ons and can't imagine surfing the internet without them? There are a lot of add-ons for Firefox, and some of them are quite useful too, but the problem comes when you want to use the same set of add-ons in multiple computers.
Here's an example: You have two computers – one at your office and another at your home. You want to use the same set of Firefox add-ons on both computers without having to install all the add-ons individually. Also, you would want to sync Firefox settings across multiple computers which means any changes made on one computer will reflect in the second computer as well.
There is another problem with Firefox extensions – backup. After a system format, you have to install all of the add-ons from scratch.
To solve this problem, you can use FEBE – a Firefox add-on to backup your settings, bookmarks, extensions and other important stuff. Later, you can simply mount the file on another computer and all the add-ons are in place. Here is a quick step by step guide to backup Firefox extensions and use them on multiple computers:
1.Go to the FEBE download page and install the extension in Firefox.
2.Restart Firefox and go to Tools > FEBE > FEBE Options.
3.Now you will see a lot of options in the resulting window. In the "Options" tab, select "Backup extensions" and "back up themes". Leave all other options untouched.
4.Switch to the "Directory" tab and select the location where you would want the extension to save the backup files.
It's recommended to choose a directory in a non system drive, which means you have to create a folder on a drive where the operating system is not installed.
5.In the "Schedule" tab you can schedule an automatic backup of Firefox preferences. You can schedule the backup daily or create a weekly backup. If you do not want to perform an automatic backup, leave all checkboxes unchecked.
6.The extension allows you to automatically upload a copy of the backup file at popular file sharing service – Box.net. You can enter the Box.net preferences in the "Box.net" tab as shown below:
7.Click "Verify" and the setup part is over. You are ready to backup all your Firefox preferences, including add-ons, bookmarks, passwords and use them on multiple computers.
How to Manually Backup Firefox Add-ons using FEBE
How to Manually Backup Firefox Add-ons using FEBE
To perform a manual back up click Tools > FEBE and select "perform backup".
This will freeze Firefox for a minute, but when the backup job is over, you will find new backup files in the specified directory.
Restoring Firefox Add-ons in other computers
Now when you want to restore this backup on another computer, start Firefox and Install the FEBE extension as usual. Next restart Firefox and select Tools > FEBE > Restore and select "Restore extensions".
This will open a window and you can simply navigate to the extension back up folder created earlier and browse the required files one by one. Once all the backups are in place, restart Firefox and enjoy using all the add-ons!
Note: The Firefox versions used in both computers should be exactly similar or else some add-ons might not work after a backup/restore job.
Pandora Internet Radio
Pandora has become one of the most popular internet radio stations out on the web! It is not your normal radio station. Instead of listening to songs at random, you get to pick the type of station you want. That's right – this site provides the opportunity to create your own personalized radio station! Just type in the artist name, composer name, or song name, and Pandora will create a radio station playing that music and others in the same category!
Let's say we want to listen to classical music. You could type in Mozart in the search bar. The autotype function will usually list results resembling your search request, and you can select the one that best meets your needs. For example, I clicked on the first search result that popped up for Mozart: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and I am now listening to the lovely Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G. If you like the song you are listening to and would like to purchase it, simply click on the Buy image on the corner of the song icon. It will give you the option to purchase the song either on iTunes or as an Amazon CD.
If you look on the left-hand toolbar on your Pandora Radio Station, it gives you a few options. First, you have the option of creating new stations. By clicking on Create a New Station, it will let you enter another name into the search bar and create a completely new radio station. When you have more than one, you can alternate back and forth between your different creations!
Under Your Stations, you have two mini-tabs under each of your created radio stations. If you click on "add variety," you can add the name of another artist, song, or composer to the same station to spice things up! You don't necessarily have to create a new station when you can combine multiple genres in one.
If you click on "options" underneath a created radio station, it allows you to share your station with a friend, rename the station, edit the details of the created station, find other fans of the same station you have created for yourself, and delete this station if you no longer wish to have it.
At a certain point during your trial run, Pandora will ask you to create an account. Creating an account on this website is 100% free! This is why you will often see advertisements on their page. Sign up with your email address to ensure hours of great musical entertainment. Next time, we will learn about how to manage your profile, genre stations, and more! Stay tuned!
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