Regarding Firefox Labs: Auto PiP mode

[gonyango]

I would like to suggest a feedback on "Firefox Labs:Auto PiP mode".

First of all, it is a wonderful function for users like me especially, who continuously change tabs and browse various sites.

But one thing I noticed is how I cannot watch any video without the PiP mode floating around. In other words, even when I just need the sound, without needing the visual, video itself... PiP mode is always following me around somewhere on the screen. And clicking the close button just stops the video from playing at all. It is either PiP mode or nothing when browsing other tabs.

Adding another button, like for specific example... "Audio-only button" on PiP mode of Android Youtube Premium, would be very useful. Or clicking "close" button (when on the source site of the video), makes the video to resume itself without the PiP mode enabled.

It is a very useful function and I would love to keep using it, but at the same time sometimes I only need the audio and it isn't letting me to do that... which can be quite annoying at certain situations.

Anyways thank you for making and continuously improving Firefox. It has been the most comfortable/useful browser since I changed my main broswer from almost 15+years of Chrome to now, Firefox.

[Astral · Accepted solution]

PIP is a separate window, you can close the PIP window from the taskbar and close the video to keep the audio playing

[gonyango]

Oh, that works for now

Thanks!

[Astral]

 I'm glad I could help you. However, we do have the option to add a minimize button that would make it easier to close the PIP window, just like zen browser does

[Matthew1]

I think adding a minimise button would be a great addition.

[manlveralmex]

1. Access Firefox’s Configuration Menu: Open Firefox and type about:config in the address bar. Press Enter and accept the warning message.

2. Search for Password-Related Preferences: In the search bar, type signon to filter settings related to Firefox’s built-in password manager.

3. Modify signon.storeWhenAutocompleteOff: Ensure this setting is set to true so that Firefox saves credentials even for websites that disable autocomplete.

4. Check signon.includeOtherSubdomainsInLookup: If set to true, Firefox treats subdomains as the same domain. Set it to false so it saves separate logins for different subdomains.

5. Disable network.cookie.cookieBehavior: If set to 1 or 2, it might block certain site features. Change it to 0 or 3 to allow full URL tracking for logins.

6. Use an Extension for Better URL Storage: Install an add-on like "Saved Password Editor" to manually enter and store full URLs along with passwords.

7. Enable "Ask to Save Passwords" in the Menu: Click on the Firefox menu (☰ icon), go to Settings > Privacy & Security, and ensure "Ask to save passwords" is enabled.

8. Manually Edit Saved Logins: Open about:logins, locate an entry like block blast game, and modify the URL to include the full address instead of just the domain.

9. Use a Custom User Script: You can create a Firefox user script  using Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey to force the password manager to save full URLs.

10. Sync Settings Across Devices Properly: If you use Firefox Sync, check that your logins & passwords option is turned on and that changes are reflecting across devices.

11. Clear Cache and Restart Firefox: Sometimes, Firefox might not recognize new settings immediately. Clear your cache (Ctrl + Shift + Del) and restart the browser.

12. Check for Conflicting Extensions: Some security or password-related extensions might be interfering with Firefox’s password manager. Disable them and check if full URLs are being stored.

13. Use a Custom Profile if Needed: If changes aren’t saving, create a new Firefox profile (about:profiles), switch to it, and try the settings again.

14. Consider an Alternative Password Manager: If Firefox's default password manager doesn’t meet your needs, consider using Bitwarden, LastPass, or 1Password, which store full URLs by default.

15. Regularly Back Up Your Passwords: Since modifying these settings can sometimes reset stored passwords, export your saved logins from about:logins as a backup before making changes.

This should ensure that Firefox saves full web addresses instead of just the root domain, improving login accuracy across different websites and subdomains!