The Firefox browser stores not only a user’s bookmarks, history, saved
forms, and usernames and passwords, but frequently also several
extensions and themes. When you’re switching computers or
distro-hopping, replicating the browser environment can be tricky and
time-consuming. But with the Firefox Environment Backup Extension (FEBE), you can back up and restore everything Firefox can hold, and then some.
FEBE can back up bookmarks, preferences, cookies, usernames and
passwords, Firefox’s phishing data, search plugins, browser history,
form fill history, themes and extensions, and even complete user
profiles. If you want to back up other files or folders, such as email
messages saved in Mozilla’s Thunderbird email client, FEBE lets you
define custom backup items as well. While restoring, FEBE reinstates
your personal settings for all extensions. You can use FEBE to create
backups anytime you want to, or schedule automatic backups and keep
multiple time-stamped copies.
Like all Firefox extensions, installing FEBE involves only pointing the browser to FEBE’s homepage
and clicking the green button that reads "Install Now." After
installation and subsequent restart, FEBE’s icon will appear in
Firefox’s status bar, in the bottom left corner.
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