How to install iReader for Firefox

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Mom, the last time I posted about Safari Reader you asked me if it's something you could use.

Since you're a Firefox user, you can't use that exact feature, but there's an add-on called iReader that works much the same way. By the way, Clark Howard uses Google Chrome now (I know you're a fan.)

But no worries, Firefox is still a fine browser. And here's my best attempt to walk you through installing something on your computer without logging in and doing it for you. :)

Here we go…

  1. Click here → iReader :: Add-ons for Firefox.  That will load a separate tab with this in it:
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  2. Click Add to Firefox.
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  3. A warning screen will appear.  You'll have to trust me on this one.  Click Add to Firefox again.
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  4. Firefox is really paranoid with warning you about software.  Read the text and click Install Now.
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  5. In order to enable the add-on, you've got to restart Firefox.  Luckily, there's a convenient Restart Firefox button in the next window that appears.  Click that button.
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  6. Finally surf to any long web article like this one.  You should see a little 'R' icon in the address bar.  Go ahead and click it.
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  7. Now enjoy easier reading and no ads.
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