Tell JavaScript What it Can and Can Not Do

Comments (1) · June 4, 2008 at 7:40 am · Add-ons, Usability

Controle de Scripts is an add-on for Firefox that allows you to control what JavaScript on a web site can (or can not) do to your browser.  Here is a little more about the extension from the developer:

Besides the well-known basic permissions, like hiding toolbars or raise or lower windows, with Controle de Scripts you [...]

Hide Surfing Trails with Distrust

Comments (5) · June 13, 2007 at 9:11 am · Security

Feeling a little paranoid these days?
If people are peeking over your shoulder or watching what you are doing you might need a little help to feel like you are staying secure. I have a Firefox extension in my vanilla colored top secret folder that I am ready to pass under the proverbial desk right [...]

Unhide Your Menu Bar

Comments off · November 25, 2006 at 5:00 am · Usability

Some Web sites out there have the bad habit of hiding your menubar when you click on a link. It might be because it is an image popping up or maybe they are trying to disable your ability to copy what is there. Well, to get around this little problem all you need [...]

Hide Bar

Comments off · October 27, 2006 at 5:00 am · Usability

If you are one of those people who has the bad habit of installing every extension I mention, you might run into a few screen real estate problems. The basic rule you have to remember is you should at least be able to see the Web page you are at. Toolbars and addons [...]