Firefox and Extensions, Browsers
Firefox 15
Firefox is developed and presented a new version of Mozilla, Firefox 14, with many innovations that result in a browser even faster and more secure than previous versions that were launched since a while now.
Presents related improvements in memory management, optimizing and saving resources associated with handling it. It could be noted an increase in the speed of both loading and execution of tabs changed, etc., being able to reduce the memory consumption as much as 50% in some cases, according to studies published by Mozilla.
In an earlier version, renewed the Javascript engine, JägerMonkey, offering better performance and faster loading and stable sites with scripts “heavy”. Now web developers can test their scripts by Scratchpad tool, in order to analyze and improve performance.
The design has changed, and the tabs are on the top, above the address bar. Changes were made to facilitate the management of add-ons, and synchronization elements (bookmarks, history, etc.) With other devices. The changes allow easier navigation, but for users who prefer the earlier design, can make configuration changes, or do so through specific accessories for it. Now, when you open a new tab displays an image gallery with the most visited websites to access them faster.
Firefox 15 supports the HTML5 standard like other browsers, but also supports the WebM format, which allows opening HD videos. Moreover, the standard display WebGL enables 3D graphics within the browser and enjoy games or include multimedia content dimensional. It also adds support for multi-device touch screen.
As in previous versions, it also aims to improve safety aspects.It provide protection against sites that may be threats infecting viruses, spyware or trojans, a new system for automatic detection of new versions of add-ons and plugins versions to replace immediately with security flaws; Integration with antivirus (antivirus program reports that will proceed to a download) antipishing protection (warning when opening a suspected fraudulent website) adds support for private searches through Google, using https secure protocol.
It has other important aspect that its ease of use in several aspects and improvements in its features, such as the download manager may resumed after restarting the browser or reconnect to the Internet.
Firefox has improved the stability of the browser when it fails in plugins Flash, Quicktime or Silverlight, since you can continue to browse and you just have to reload the page to return to view the video or content failed.
New button on the menu
The browser continues to show improvements, both in speed, performance and comfort for the user. Now, all menu items can be accessed from a single location, the “Firefox button”. To find other new features is available ofical Mozilla site.
For the user to use Chrome with Firefox jointly, or who have previously used and now opts for this browser, you can import bookmarks, history and cookies from Chrome to Firefox.
Firefox 1.15 is the latest update, released in September 2012. As always, it’s free and highly recommended, being an excellent alternative to Internet Explorer, as it is Google Chrome.