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Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Hi Guys
I am a keen FF user.
Which are the extensions you use that you think would appeal to most users ?
Eg I use a Chinese character one which of course would not qualify as above.
So please give us your suggestions for your top 2 or 3
Regards
Digby
NZ
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Well, I think it really depends on what your needs and expectations are of a web browser.
Go to the firefox site and browse through their extensions, reading the descriptions. If it sounds like you need it, install it.
One really good extension I would recommend to everyone is adblock, the purpose of which is self-explanatory.
A word to the wise though, don't install everything you come across, because each extension adds a little to the firefox footprint (which is already pretty big) and if you install a crapload of extensions firefox will quickly turn into a RAM munching behemoth.
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
adblock for sure with the filterset.g (search on google) filter list.
for gmail users the gmail notifier is great too.
Cutemenus is also neat as it adds icons next to menu items, but doesn't really add anything useful :P
If you're using a firefox version lower than 2 and like to use tabs then tabmix plus is good to have for configuring how tabs work.
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Don't think you need a spellchecker anymore as 2.0.0.1 has it built in . Adblock is a must tho as Ross suggested . Sorry as spankmiester suggested . Word to the wise tho if you have FF setup how you like it don't upgrade willy nilly as some of your fav. extensions may not work .
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1. adblock plus
2. no script
3. ie tab
4. forcast fox
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
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Originally Posted by
mr. nails
1. addblock plus
2. no script
3. ie tab
4. forcast fox
Ya the IE tab is a brilliant piece of work forgot to install on my new setup . :)
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/recommended/
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
IE View for pages that don't work right in IE
I have the Video Downloader extension, too.
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noscript + adblock + FEBE
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on that matter what version of firefox is the best to use with those extensions :X i always have trouble with compability :X
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Toolbar Thinger - all my search boxes are right in front of me.
I also modified my profile folder to have multiple rows of links.
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DownThemAll
IEView
Imageshack Toolbar
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
1. adblock plus
2. no script
3. Download them all
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restart firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1249
useful when adding extentions.
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Adblock as suggested by everyone else. I usually also install FlashGot, IE tab, and PDF download
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
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Originally Posted by
Alien5
Firefox has this embedded now.
i agree with most of the above + scrapbook
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
100%
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Alien5
Firefox has this embedded now.
i agree with most of the above + scrapbook
Didn't you start a thread a while back like this? "What are your favorite FF plugins" or something?
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
torrentwise C4C
pretty handy to catch trackers with open registration
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
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Originally Posted by
SHUVT
Get em Skizo LOL
You always think I'm being an asshole. :lol:
I was just wondering where that thread was. It was some time ago. :unsure:
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
can't remember, but i know there was one
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Just messing with you as usual!
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Took a bit of searching, but here it is. I could have swore that you posted this, Zed.
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/loung...ox-pwns-106039
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
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I just found GSpace. It connects to Gmail and lets you share files between the two. It's pretty handy.
I just installed it today for my portable firefox, and now I can store more stuff than I could on my lousy 256 MB flash drive.
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
fasterfox
flashgot
ietab
tab mix plus
downloadhelper
all for firefox 2.1
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Fasterfox
Gmail manager
tab mix plus
Adblock plus
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
The list of extensions I use:
Duplicate Tab - self-explanatory
Flashblock - blocks flash from loading (but not downloading), until you click on the icon to activate it (so that it doesn't completely defunctionalize flash)
Gmail Manager - checks multiple gmail accounts and tells how much new mail you have
Greasemonkey - insert userscripts into webpages
Menu Editor - edit firefox menus
Mouse Gestures - use mouse gestures to execute common tasks
Nuke Anything Enhanced - remove things from webpages temporarily (the things show up if you refresh the browse)
Remove it Permanently - remove things from webpages permanently (the things never show up again unless you change the options)
Stylish - insert custom CSS to webpages.
Btw, for you IEtab users, I'm pretty sure that it causes memory leaks in Firefox: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
Adblock + Customize Google
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
nice thread. a few of the ones ya'll mentioned are handy. :)
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
definitely Adblock (Plus)
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
I use almost every extension mentioned so far, and I would like to add SmoothWheel to the list.
It's the kind of extension you don't notice until you can't use it(when you use ie for example). Very useful when reading online.
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Adblock, FlashGot and IE Tab
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If you have a website that uses FTP, I recommend FireFTP, its useful.
Usage counter is good too. It tells you how much time you've spent on Firefox.
^-^
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I'm surprised no one is using FoxyTunes. :O
It's a fav. :wub:
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StumbleUpon
FireFTP
GreaseMonkey
IETab
DownThemAll
ForecastFox
FireBug (an absolute must for a web developer!)
FoxyTunes
AdBlockPlus
I also have several widges that allow me to search a few of my favourite sites from the toolbar, ie. google, OiNK, ebay, deli.cio.us, etc.
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Re: Firefox Extensions - which are the most useful ?
http://www.computerworld.com/action/...5&pageNumber=1
A useful link, top 20 according to cw... most have already been mentioned though.
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Clear private data
Adblock
Distrust
Fasterfox
KeyScrabbler
noreferrer
no script
ref control