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    Is There a FF Plug-In for This?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kujustin, Apr 9, 2006.

  1. kujustin

    kujustin Notebook Geek

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    My biggest problem with FireFox (one that keeps me on IE) is that when you open a new window or tab it opens with your homepage and not the page you were on.

    I've done a right-click and then "open link in new tab" but then I can't go back which is the other think I want to be able to do.

    Bottom line, I really like the way IE handles new windows by taking you to the same page and keeping your back button list. Can I get this for FF?
     
    kujustin, Apr 9, 2006
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  2. lmychajluk

    lmychajluk Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you looked at the options under 'Tabs'?
     
    lmychajluk, Apr 9, 2006
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not sure, but if you download the extension called "Tab Mix Plus" that might answer your questions. It is a HUGE comprehensive extension that does many things for tabbed browsing. It saves your session for the next time you open, it puts a close button on each tab (one of my favorite features), and much, much more.

    I'm not sure about the back feature, but I don't remember being able to do that in IE. You're saying you're able to open a new window and still have your previous browsing history loaded? That's interesting, and if there are any extensions in FF that can do it I would bet on "Tab Mix Plus".
     
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  4. Lukin

    Lukin Notebook Geek

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    Yes I can do that. I think the extension that dose it is called Tabbrowser Preferences. I am pretty sure it will do that for you. I don't know if it will do the back button though.

    Adam
     
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Here you go. I am using the first one on the list. It clones your current tab. I think this is what you wanted. You could try the second one if you want but I haven't tried it yet.
    Here are NBR members favorite extensions.
    Tim
     
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  6. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Lukin...

    Try Tab Mix Plus, it takes tabbrowser preferences and MAJORLY expands on it. It is BY FAR the most feature packed extension I have. Plus, it replaces a whole bunch that I used to have.
     
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    Will do. The extensions are one of the best parts of FF.
     
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  8. kujustin

    kujustin Notebook Geek

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    Thanks guys!

    Yep a clone of my current tab (including the browsing history) is what I wanted.
     
    kujustin, Apr 9, 2006
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