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Learn how to Export bookmarks from Firefox 11 and then Import them onto a different Internet Browser or Computer. Setting up your favorites over and over again when you change your computer can be both incredibly frustrating and timeconsuming. In Firefox 11 you can import and export your bookmarks quickly and easily. Follow these simple steps to learn how.

 

Export Bookmarks Firefox 11

  • Open your Mozilla Firefox 11 Internet Browser.
  • On the Firefox menu bar click Bookmarks. If you do not see the Bookmarks Menu Tab, press the ALT key on your keyboard and the menu will appear.
  • Click on the “Show All Bookmarks” option in the Bookmarks menu. As an alternative, click “CTRL + Shift + B” on your keyboard. A new window will pop up on your desktop, titled “Library”.
  • Click on the “ Import and Backup” Drop Menu from the Library Menu Bar located on the top of the window.
  • Click on the “Export Data to HTML” option. A new window will open, titled “Export Bookmarks File”.
  • Save files onto USB Flash Drives or Portable External Hard Drives. You can also save onto your folders if you’re transferring bookmarks between browsers on the same computer.

Import Bookmarks Firefox 11

  • Open your Mozilla Firefox 11 Internet Browser.
  • On the Firefox menu bar click Bookmarks. If you do not see the Bookmarks Menu Tab, press the ALT key on your keyboard and the menu will appear.
  • Click on the “Show All Bookmarks” option in the Bookmarks menu. As an alternative, click “CTRL + Shift + B” on your keyboard. A new window will pop up on your desktop, titled “Library”.
  • Click on the “ Import and Backup” Drop Menu from the Library Menu Bar located on the top of the window.
  • Click on the “Import Data from HTML” option. A new window will open, titled “Import Wizard: Import Settings and Data”.
  • Click Next.
  • Select from your computer your Imported Bookmarks File. The file will then automatically populate the new Internet browser.

Your bookmarks will now appear in your Firefox bookmarks menu. You will have to rearrange them in the order you had in your previous Browser, but other than that you’re set!

 

Firefox 11 Internet Browser lets you import settings, cookies, history, and bookmarks from Google Chrome. Before this version of Firefox, you could import all that from Internet Explorer, Opera and Safari, but not Chrome. If you’ve been using Google Chrome as your primary Internet browser and want to switch to Firefox 11, you will probably want to import your Google Chrome data into Firefox 11.

  • Close your Google Chrome Internet Browser.
  • Open your Firefox 11 Internet Browser
  • On the Firefox menu bar click Bookmarks. If you do not see the Bookmarks Menu Tab, press the ALT key on your keyboard and the menu will appear.
  •  Click on the “Show All Bookmarks” option in the Bookmarks menu. As an alternative, click “CTRL + Shift + B” on your keyboard. A new window will pop up on your desktop, titled “Library”.
  • From the Library Menu click Import and Backup on the top, then Import Data from Another Browser.
  • An Import Wizard window will then pop up. Select Google Chrome and click Next.
  • Select which items you would like to import from Google Chrome. Choose from Bookmarks, Browsing History, and Cookies, then click Next.
  • A message confirms that the import is completed. Click Finish.

Your Google Chrome bookmarks will now appear in your Firefox bookmarks menu. You will have to rearrange them in the order you had in Google Chrome. Browsing history will be available in the History tab in the Firefox menu bar.

 

Let’s take a look at how to clear your browser history from Firefox 10.0 and cache. The Firefox Internet history keeps tabs on all of the websites and links you’ve visited using the Firefox browser. Separately, the Firefox cache transparently stores your Internet search history data so that future requests for that data can be initiated faster. When this data grows substantially, it can slow down your computer.

 

 

How to clear Firefox Recent History

 

  1. Open Firefox 10.0 Internet Browser.
  2. Locate the Internet menu bar on the top left of the Internet window. You should see tabs labeled: File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, and Help.
  3. Click on the Tools tab.
  4. Using your mouse, navigate down and click on Clear Recent History. If you’d like to use the keyboard shortcut, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
  5. A window labeled Clear Recent History will pop up on you desktop. Next to the text Time range to clear there is a drop down menu. Click on it.
  6. There will be time range choices labeled Last Hour, Last Two Hours, Last Four Hours, Today, and Everything. Click on your time range. Note: Clicking Today will delete browser history since 12:00am that day. Clicking Everything will delete all of your Internet search history.
  1. Below Time range to clear is the text Details. Next to Details is a small drop down menu button.
  2. Here you’ll see the options Browsing & Download History, Form & Search History, Cookies, Cache, Active Logins, and Site Preferences. Some of these will already be selected. Make sure that Browsing & Download History, Form & Search History, and Cache are selected.
  3. Press Clear Now.

 

Finished! You can clear this history as many times as you like.

 

Importing and Exporting Firefox 10.0 Bookmarks

Export Bookmarks from Firefox 10.0 and Import them onto a different Internet Browser or Computer.

Have you ever changed computers and became frustrated when you had to set up all your favorites again? In Firefox 10.0 you can move your bookmarks quickly and easily. Follow these  steps below to learn how.

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox 10.0 Internet browser.
  2. Click the Bookmarks Menu Tab in the Menu Bar located on the top left of the browser. If you do not see the Bookmarks Menu Tab, press the ALT key on your keyboard and the menu will appear.

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  3. Click on the “Organize Bookmarks…” option in the Bookmarks menu. As an alternative, click “CTRL + Shift + O” on your keyboard. A new window will pop up on your desktop, titled “Library”.
  4. Click on the “ Import and Backup” Drop Menu from the Library Menu Bar located on the top of the window.

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  5. Click on the “Export HTML” option. A new window will open, titled “Export Bookmarks File”.
  6. Save file onto a USB Flash Drive or a Portable External Hard Drive. You can also save onto your  folders if you’re transferring bookmarks between browsers on the same computer.

 

Importing Firefox 10.0 Bookmarks

If you are switching browsers or using a new computer, you will want to import your bookmarks. Follow these simple steps to learn how.

  1. Repeat steps 1 – 4 from you new Internet browser from above.

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  2. Click on the “Import HTML” option. A new window will open, titled “Import Wizard: Import Settings and Data”.

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  3. Click “Next” on the bottom right of the window.
  4. Select from your computer your Imported Bookmarks File. The file will then automatically populate the new Internet browser.
  5. Reopen your Internet Browser and your ready to quick surf!

 

Now that you have learned how to import and export bookmarks in Firefox 10, check out our tutorial on importing & exporting favorites in Chrome and Internet Explorer.

 

When I talk to people about technology, others often seem disappointed at the shortcomings of certain gadgets or the pace of improvements and innovations. I think this is preposterous. While our lives are still missing the flying cars and robot servants some people expected of the twenty first century, I am constantly in awe of the outrageous products and technologies that are unveiled every day. Here are some of the things from the past year that remind me that we are living in the future.

Storage Shrinks; Capacity Grows

If you want to see Moore’s Law in effect, look no further than computer data storage. Transcend announced just a few months ago that they have developed a 2 TB flash drive.

In the photo below you can see a data storage facility from the 1960′s. The information contained in this warehouse full of punched cards could fit on a single 4GB USB drive today. Mind-boggling.

Personal Computers Are Everywhere

This one should be pretty self evident unless you were born in the last decade or two. Personal computers have penetrated practically every facet of our lives. With the increasing popularity of smart phones and tablets, more and more people have a computer at their disposal 24 hours a day. With the technology constantly getting better, smaller and cheaper, the line between computers and other everyday objects is getting blurrier. My television set can browse the internet and runs programs, my car has a hard drive to store music. More and more household appliances are incorporating computers to be compatible with “smart houses”. I’d venture to say it won’t be long until all your electronics are networked together, refrigerator and coffee maker included.

3D Printing: What You Need, When You Need It

Not too many people I talk to are as excited about this as I am, but if you ask me, 3D printers are amazing and are something we will see a lot more of in the future. For those who don’t know, 3D printing is the process of creating a three dimensional object from a digital file using a materials printer. There are a number of different methods that have been developed to achieve this, but my favorite is a method that injects resins into a plastic powder and can create objects with moving parts all in one go. I think it is only a matter of time before these become common household appliances. There’s already a product, the Printrbot, being developed through KickStarter that is actually reasonably priced (and the demand speaks volumes about the technology). Check it this video to see how it works for yourself.

 

Advances in Prosthetics Improve Quality of Life

It’s pretty unbelievable, but thanks to the research and advances being made in the field of prosthetics, scientists say it will not be long before we have “mind-controlled” prosthetic limbs, mechanical wheelchairs and even computer cursors. Testing on primates has demonstrated that robotic arms can be moved by the mind, and sensors attached to the human brain have been used to move the mouse cursor of a computer. While this is, of course, wonderful news for paraplegics  and amputees, this technology can have countless other uses. I, for one, am anxiously awaiting the day I can play video games with my thoughts, or drive my car by thinking of where I want to go. If this technology really flourishes, who knows what its limits will be.  You can read more about this technology here, or check out this video (as well as the related videos YouTube recommends):

The Self Driving Car: Your Personal Chauffeur

A quick Google search will reveal that the autonomous car is a project being worked on by a plethora of companies, with those in the auto industry, unsurprisingly, well represented. A much more unlikely contender in the race is Google. That’s right, the search engine giant is pretty far along in development of a self driving car. Just in the last few weeks, Google was granted another patent for their project: plans for a “landing strip” system to help cars park themselves. But what is the reason for Google’s interest in developing this technology? Information. Google already makes billions by using their users search queries to display ads specifically targeting the user. Having a car that tracks your daily routine and the places you visit allows for even more user specific marketing. If they get their way, I’m sure it wont be long before we have advertising banners displayed on our windshields. See the Google car in action in this video:

That does it for the first half of “Technologies That Prove the Future is Now”. Be sure to check back soon for part 2, and leave your thoughts in the comments below in the meantime. Also if you liked this article please remember to Tweet, Like or Reddit this post!

A car's fuel gauge

 

For bookmark instructions for the most recent Firefox version, check out our latest guide: Firefox 11 Bookmarks

 

FF9 Bookmarks

 

 

Exporting Firefox 9.0 Favorites

Learn to export bookmarks from Firefox 9.0 to use with a different browser or on a different computer.

The first step is to find the Bookmarks menu in the Menu bar towards the top of the screen.  If the Menu bar is missing and you do not see a Bookmarks menu, pressing the alt key on your keyboard will make the  menu appear. To enable the menu permanently, you can go to View > Toolbars and check the Menu Bar option.

When you have located the Bookmarks menu, click on “show all bookmarks” in that menu.

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Now a new window will open, titled “library”. Look for the “Import and Backup” menu at the top of this window. Click this button and choose “Export bookmarks to HTML”

Next you will be given the chance to choose where you want to save your bookmark file. I usually save mine to a USB drive, so that I can import my bookmarks on any computer at any time. You can save your file wherever is convenient for you.

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Importing Firefox 9.0 Bookmarks

If you are switching browsers or using a new computer, you will want to import your bookmarks. Follow these simple steps to learn how.

Just like in the steps to export your bookmarks, we will first need to locate the Bookmarks menu at the top of the Firefox window. If you do not see the menu bar with the bookmarks menu, press the alt button on your keyboard.

Select “show all bookmarks” from the bookmarks menu.

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The Firefox library window will open.  Click the Import and Backup button towards the top of the window, and select “Import bookmarks from HTML”.

The final step is to select the backup file you exported from your old browser and Firefox will import them all into the current list of favorites.

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Now that you have learned about bookmarks in Firefox 9, check out our tutorial on importing & exporting favorites in Chrome and Internet Explorer.

 

 

 

Export Bookmarks out of Safari

If you are switching computers but want to keep your bookmarks, you will probably want to export them all at once rather than add them all by hand in your new computer. This is very easy to do in Safari, when you know where to look. Start safari and look for the File menu towards the top right. Click file and you will see an option that reads “export bookmarks”. Simply press this button and select where you would like to save the backup file. I usually just save it to a flash drive so that I can easily transfer the file over to another computer.

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Need help importing your bookmarks to Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer? We have tutorials for that! Check them out here:
Firefox Bookmarks; Chrome Bookmarks; Internet Explorer Bookmarks

Importing Bookmarks into Safari

Importing your bookmarks into Safari is just as easy. Once more we find the “file” menu at the top of the screen, and we select “Import”. A window will pop up asking us to navigate to the backup file. Just select the backup file and your bookmarks will be imported! Nice and simple.

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Exporting Firefox 8.0 Bookmarks

Mozilla celebrated Firefox’s 7th birthday by releasing a new version. Here is how to Export your favorites in Firefox 8.0.

  • Begin by looking for the “Bookmarks” menu at the top of the window. If you do not see the menu bar, it might be hidden, press the alt key and it should pop up.
  • Under the Bookmarks menu, select “Show All Bookmarks”.

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  • Another window will open. Press the button towards the top that reads “Import and Backup”.
  • Out of the available options, choose “Export Bookmarks to HTML…”

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  • You will be given a chance to name your bookmark file and choose a place to save it. I usually save mine to the Desktop or to a USB drive so that I can find it easily when I need it.

 

Importing Firefox 8.0 Bookmarks

If you are using Firefox 8.0 for the first time on a computer, it may be necessary to import your favorites. Here is how to get it done.

  • Just as when you are exporting bookmarks, begin by looking for the “Bookmarks” menu towards the top of the window. This menu is hidden by default, so if you do not see the bookmark menu, pressing the alt button on your keyboard should make it show up.
  • Select “Show All Bookmarks” from the options given.

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  • The Library window will open. Click the “Import and Backup” button and select “Import Bookmarks from HTML…”.

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  • Now simply direct the program to the .html file where you have your bookmarks saved, and you are all set!

Now check out our tutorial on importing & exporting favorites in Chrome and Internet Explorer.

 
seo
Anyone who has attempted to optimize their website for better results on search engines has undoubtedly seen advertisements for applications and services that promise to get your website to the top of the search results. Many of these programs are useful, but unfortunately, they are rarely, if ever, free of charge. If you are a beginner at SEO and don’t want to invest in pricey software before you know what you are doing, you can follow this guide, and use the free services and trials I have compiled into this list:

 

Free Utilities & Backlink Tools for the Broke SEO

Craawler – Great utility that is still in its infancy. Created by Reddit user Johnsee, the Craawler is still being worked on and tweaked, so expect a few minor bugs. Aside from that, this tool is awesome! The full utility and all of its features are entirely free (at least for now). Craawler can give you info about spelling mistakes on your page, point out ways to improve your meta tags, header tags, internal and external hyperlinks as well as give you social stats (likes, +1′s, follows) for each page of your site. I have been using Craawler a ton and I recommend you try it out too.

Social Monkee – This site has private, High PR private bookmarking sites. You can join for free and get immediate access to 25 sites and three URL submissions per day. That’s 75 links per day just for signing up. You can “refer” 12 people and get upgraded for free to 100 sites per submission. Just ignore the ads and marketing and take advantage of what’s available for free. High PR social bookmarks for free, doesn’t get much better than that.

Ahrefs.comAnother useful utility for tracking competitors backlinks. You will only be shown the “top” 100 links and you are limited to 9 queries each day from your IP address.

tools.seobook.com – A bunch of useful utilities, all in one spot. I’ve been using the Related Link Suggestion Tool and the Free Meta Tag Generator, but the other tools are useful too.

OpenSiteExplorer.orgSEOMoz’s utility is pretty pricey at $99 per month. Useful mostly for tracking backlinks to your (or your competitor’s) site, you can get a brief taste of what the utility is like without signing up at all. You can also take them up on their 1 month free trial to see what they are all about, but remember to cancel if you don’t want to get hit with the hundred dollar charge once your trial has expired. Besides checking out backlinks, the full version will track your sites and keywords weekly and give you suggestions to improve your site right from your browser.

SEscout.com – SEscout is a SERP tracker that runs automatically and hourly. There is a free version good for tracking 10 keywords per account. Set up an account for each of your projects – if you’re just starting out, you shouldn’t be worrying about more than 10 keywords per site anyway. I have found this very useful for accurately noticing changes in my SERPs.

Yahoo Site Explorer – I use Yahoo’s Site Explorer to check out the backlinks of my competitors. You can only get the detailed crawl data on sites that you own, but backlink data is available for any sites in Yahoo’s index. While most other free utilities will list 50-100 backlinks, yahoo site explorer will give you it’s whole list (though many will tell you that no backlink list is complete).

LinkDiagnosis.com – This is a useful free utility that will retrieve plenty of backlinks for you, but you will have to install their plug-in for your web browser.

Majestic SEO – I’m including this one because I found it recommended on a few different sites when I was initially looking for these utilities. You will have to create a free account to use this, and even once you do, too few of the options available are actually useful. You can get a pretty accurate snapshot of the site you look up, but few details. Use this tool to supplement your SEO work, if at all.

SEO Toolbar - This is a toolbar I have installed for Firefox, that I use primarily to see the pagerank of the websites I visit. I know there are plenty of other options to check PageRank, but if you ask me, having it automatically displayed for every site you visit is invaluable.

twitter auto follow – Tweet attacks is a useful program you can download for free to help manage multiple twitter accounts. I haven’t used this too much yet, but it came highly recommended and I will be posting a follow-up once I have more experience with it.

 

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