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How do I turn off or keep videos from autostarting when I open a website?

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I normally open linked websites in a new tab, but if a video is featured on the website, it starts automatically. I want to be able to turn off this feature--does Firefox have the option of keeping videos from autostarting?

I normally open linked websites in a new tab, but if a video is featured on the website, it starts automatically. I want to be able to turn off this feature--does Firefox have the option of keeping videos from autostarting?

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cor-el
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Try Flash Block.