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8 Best Tips To Get the Most of the Firefox Kiosk Mode
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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As people increasingly depend on the web to do their tasks, Firefox Kiosk Mode becomes an increasingly appealing option.
Whatever the reason, internet surfing has significantly influenced practically every aspect of life, and its role in transforming corporate procedures is almost apparent.
However, browsers are the most common attack points for hackers looking to target enterprises. For example, identity theft and cyber-attacks are possible on unattended public surfing locations and shared devices, necessitating adequate endpoint protection.
Staying ahead of cyber dangers requires an adequately configured secure browser that does not complicate the end-user experience. As a result, kiosk browsers have become a valuable security tool.
In fact, you can alsoset up a Kiosk Mode on Windows 11, and we wrote in great detail how to do that in a separate guide.
In this article, we will explore the Firefox Kiosk Mode and explain some of the best tips to help you get by in this mode.
What is browser Kiosk Mode?
Kiosk Mode is a computer configuration that shuts down your whole computer, leaving just one program available.
Computers running this mode, also known as Kiosk Machines, are put in various locations for customers to use, but exclusively for the purpose of accessing a specific program.
This is frequently done so that you may concentrate your attention on a particular task at hand rather than using the computer for broader purposes.
Because Kiosk Mode focuses on a single program, it’s good to impose these limits on computers in malls, libraries, stores, and other terminals like sales presentations and vending machines.
These restrictions or limits are implemented when Firefox is launched in Kiosk Mode:
Note that there is no Firefox Kiosk Mode multiple tabs support, so you will have to go one tab at a time.
What are the best tips for using Kiosk Mode on Firefox?
1. Open Firefox Kiosk Mode from the Run command
This is the fastest way to open Kiosk Mode, and unlike in the method described later, you do not want to go through the multiple steps of creating desktop shortcuts.
2. Open websites in Kiosk Mode from the Run dialog
You will have to replace https://windowsreport.com/ with the website you want to visit.
3. Open websites in Private Mode
You will have to replace https://windowsreport.com/ with the website you want to visit.
4. Hotkeys on Kiosk Mode
These hotkeys will save you a ton while running Kiosk Mode since you will not have all the regular buttons and navigations.
5. Print from Firefox Kiosk Mode
This command prints the present page in Firefox’s Kiosk Mode without bringing up the browser’s default Print dialog box.
6. How do I start Firefox in Kiosk Mode?
This Firefox kiosk mode shortcut is an easy way to always get into Kiosk Mode, and when your Firefox is running on Kiosk Mode, all you have is a plain screen with a few widgets.
Alternatively, use the keyboard hotkeysAlt+F4orCtrl+T.
If you have read this far, you probably now know all that there is to know about the special browser mode. You will accomplish all you normally will do when the browser is run normally, however, we advise mastering some of the shortcuts.
Before you run your browser in kiosk mode ensure that anyFirefox issuesyou are having are first resolved.
We have enjoyed sharing this with you and will love to know which of the tips you find most helpful. Please drop us your comments below.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
