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Make Google Better With Greasemonkey

Jul/17 in Greasemonkey, Usability

Sure we all love Google.com, but wouldn’t it be better with a tweak here and there?

+ Google Redesign
Make your Google a little prettier with this new style.

+ Google Thumbnails
 This adds screenshot thumbnails to google search results.

+ Google Results Counter
This script adds an ordinal number at the left side of each search result on Google results pages.

To use any of these useful scripts, you will have to have the Greasemonkey Firefox extension installed.

Greasemonkey Help Need Help? Be sure to check out the Beginner’s Guide to Greasemonkey!

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Throbber Button

Jul/13 in Hacks and Tweaks

We have all seen the Firefox throbber button, but how many of us actually use it for anything? The only time I use it is when I accidently click on it. Thanks to the Throbber Button extension though, you can now customize it to load whatever Web site you wish. Personally, I think you should set it to load FirefoxFacts.com!

[Learn More About Throbber Button!]

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Installing Extensions Delay in Firefox

Jul/01 in Hacks and Tweaks

Now I would not say it is the biggest pain I go through, it is a little annoying though that I have to wait through the “countdown” before I can install an extension in Firefox. You know, that whole 4 seconds or so you have to wait before the “Install Now” shows up. Well, here is a fix for all the folks who don’t like to waste the time waiting.

MR Tech Disable XPI Install Delay extension will eliminate that waiting period and allow you to click “Install Now” immediately. Just install the extension and save yourself some time. How much time will you save by getting rid of the 5-second delay? Let’s put it into perspective.

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Making MySpace Usable with Firefox

Jun/30 in Greasemonkey, Hacks and Tweaks, Usability

You know and I know it, MySpace is ugly as hell and filled with a lot of ugly Web pages. Even the basic design of MySpace is down right unusable at times. So why use it? Well, everybody and their grandmother is on there, so it is still a good way to stay in touch with folks. So you don’t want it to be ugly and unusable, but you do want to use the service. What is a guy to do?

[Learn How to do it With Firefox and Greasemonkey!]

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Make Firefox Load Faster

Jun/18 in Hacks and Tweaks

Feeling like you are missing a few seconds when it comes to Firefox’s startup time? If so, you might want to take a look at the Firefox Preloader. It does exactly as you would think. Firefox Preloader is a utility that is designed to load parts of Mozilla Firefox into memory before it is used to improve the its startup time. Thanks to Daniel for submitting this one in to me.

[Learn More About the Firefox Preloader!]

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Tweak Firefox’s Password Saver

Jun/09 in Hacks and Tweaks

Do you often find yourself becoming frustrated at Web sites when they will not remember your passwords? The folks over at Cybernet News must feel that way as well. They have offered up a solution in the form of a bookmarklet. That is right, no extension needed for this fix.

[Tweak Firefox's Password Saver Without An Extension]

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Mostly Crystal Theme and Hacks

May/19 in Best Themes, Hacks and Tweaks

mc.pngIf you have ever tried the Mostly Crystal Firefox theme, you know it is a work of art. I love it.

Did you know though, that There have been some extra tweaks and tips added to it? To unlock some of these hidden jewels, you’ll have to go check out CatThief’s Web site. There you will find lots of ways to make this great theme even better.

[Learn More About the Mostly Crystal Theme and Hacks!]

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Create Your Own Firefox Extensions

May/03 in Hacks and Tweaks

So you can’t find the extension you need? Why not jut build it yourself? I ran across a guide to do so over at Roachfiend.com that is the best I have seen so far. After an easy to follow 12 step program, you too can become a Firefox extension writer.

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Developer Profile in Firefox

Apr/25 in Hacks and Tweaks

Ever wanted to create a developer’s profile in Firefox, but you didn’t want to get rid of your current profile setup? Over at tech.ablegray.com they have a five step solution to your problem. After the five easy steps, you should be able to access your regular profile for your stuff and your developer profile for any development needs you might have.

[Create a Developer's Profile in Firefox!]

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Firefox Tips and Tricks

Apr/19 in Hacks and Tweaks

This page contains various tips and tricks for Firefox. Most of these tips involve editing of text files on your hard drive and is not recommended if you’re not familiar with basic file and folder usage. The tips are divided into four categories and sorted by importance/popularity.

[Learn More About Firefox Tips and Tricks!]

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