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PoliticAverse

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3. Yes install Adobe Flash (there are still a few sites that need it)...

Reply to UTUSN (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 17, 2016, 10:21 AM

Jun 2016

And install this Firefox plug-in:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/quickjava/

I have Flash unchecked by default and only enable it if I want to watch some video or use some
other feature on a site that specifically requires it.

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(Thanks to Egnever) Other thread's problem resolved by uninstalling Adobe Flash? What will this do? [View all] UTUSN Jun 2016 OP

At one time Flash was necessary to see most video content on the Internet... PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #1

Thanks. More details for me/low-tech, pls. UTUSN Jun 2016 #2

Yes install Adobe Flash (there are still a few sites that need it)... PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #3

Tyvm. n/t UTUSN Jun 2016 #4

O.K., this was like Groundhog Day the movie, from the other thread. UTUSN Jun 2016 #5

After you unstalled the add-on you have to set the add-on option to un-enable Flash PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #6

Thanks, but the Firefox plugin installed a bunch of JavaScript icons UTUSN Jun 2016 #7

I sometimes use the add-on to disable jovascript and forget to re-enable it. Many websites work... PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #8

adobe flash player SheriffBob Jun 2016 #9

Which is why I only download from originating websites. hobbit709 Jun 2016 #10