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How do I remove names I want firefox to forget, without disabling all passwords?

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The ability of Firefox to remember what you've entered into forms is handy. However unlike some other browsers that let you individually edit the things it remembers, Firefox is a little difficult...making removing a nagging entry you don't want appearing difficult.

In the screenshot below, I once accidentally typed "nzedmac" as a username and I didn't mean to. However, every time I come to the web site involved and type 'n', it reminds me and suggests two entries. I don't want it to.

Here's how to get rid of it....

1. Type the letter to get the suggestion to appear (in this case 'n')
2. Use the up and down arrows on the keyboard to select the selection you want to remove
3. Press and hold the 'shift' key down and press 'Delete' on the keyboard. If that doesn't work, try 'shift-option' and 'delete" at the same time

Last Updated Tuesday, 30 November 1999

Set the default Internet browser application

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Previously it was easy to tell the operating system which application you wanted to surf the web with by changing a setting in the System Preferences area. This setting is now hidden...inside Apple's default "Safari" web browser. To switch to using a different program for surfing the web, launch Safari, go to the "Edit" menu and choose "Preferences". In the "General" section of the preferences window, you can change your default browser by selecting it or choosing in the pop-up menu as shown.
Last Updated Tuesday, 11 March 2008