Firefox does not prevent you using another browser as the default. * use Tools -> Options -> | advanced | -> | General | -> system defaults -> <br/> and un check the box: [] always check to see if Firefox is the default ... * see [[Options window - Advanced panel]] Then in your chosen browser set that as the default. I am not sure why you should need to minimise firefox and double click a shortcut a second time. Have you tried bookmarking the site then you should be able to open it from the bookmark once Firefox is open. * see [[bookmarks]] * you could also set the weather site as one of your home pages ** see [[How to set the home page]]