Time for a history lesson on your favorite browser of choice, Firefox. I ran across this very detailed description of one man’s view of Firefox’s history. It just happens that this one man is Ben Goodger, the lead engineer for the browser in question. No matter if you are a new user wanting to know more, or an old user wanting to refresh your memory, you should give this a read.
Where Did Firefox Come From?
Clear Fields
Clearing out my text fields isn’t exactly a problem that keeps me up at night. Honestly, I had not realized how much time I had spent clearing them out one by one till I installed the Clear Fields Firefox extensions. Clear Fields makes short and simple work out of clearing all your text box woes.
Mostly Crystal Theme and Hacks
If 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.
Server Switcher
Ever needed to switch between two servers when working on a Web site? The Server switcher allows you to switch between a development server and a live server, so you an see the differences in your work. For folks that spend a lot of time in web development, this extension is one they must have.
Page Title Eraser
Don’t you hate it when somebody comes looking over your shoulder to see what you are doing? Maybe you don’t want them to know? Well with the Page Title Eraser extension, now they won’t have a clue. It hides your Web page titles to keep others in the dark.
Just Favicons on Bookmarks Toolbar
Want to change the way you look at your bookmark toolbar? I have had mine dragged to the top (by the file menu) for some time now. Did you know you can get more toolbar room if you remove the bookmark’s name? All you see is the favicon. Now you have more room to put your favorite Web sites!
Gnafi – All-In-One Bookmarking
Gnafi sounds like something I would say when I sneeze. There is no sneeze guard here, though. The Gnafi extension keeps track of any changes made to your links and does necessary updates for you. Think of it as a brain behind your browser that you don’t have to worry about.
Firefox Nightly Testers
So what do you need to do to become a nightly tester of Firefox? Everybody and their grandmother seems to be excited about getting a sneak peek at the new Firefox 2. The good news for you is that anybody can try out the betas. The even better news is that CyberNet Technology News has put up a guide to get you into the nightly tester experience.
Firefox = E-Learning Tool
Firefox makes a great companion when it comes to e-learning. No matter if you are taking Online classes or just doing a little self teaching, you need a good set of tools to help you in the experience. Over at e-Literate they have listed some very helpful extensions to make your e-learning even better.
Firefox Google Bookmarks Menu
Google Bookmarks allows you to create bookmarks you can access anywhere. You can bookmark your favorite Web sites and add labels and notes to them. Your labels and notes are searchable later, and you can access your bookmarks from any computer by signing in. You know what can make it even better? A Firefox Google Bookmarks menu.
