Wired Marker is a Firefox extension that lets you highlight sections of Web pages for future reference. Indeed, it's akin to running a highlighter over passages in a book, but with a lot more power. The extension adds a Wired Marker sidebar folder to Firefox. After "highlighting"...
CyberSearch adds Google search capabilities to Firefox 3's address bar (a.k.a. the Awesome Bar). The newly released 1.0 version adds customizable keyword system to the mix, making searches even quicker. As Firefox 3 users know by now, one of the browser's best new features is the "smart"...
As we know from last month's poll, most of you guys tip Firefox as your browser of choice. You like it because of its openness, customizability and security features, and because it's less prone to bugs and crashes. Now there's a way to get even more performance out of the...
Gmail Redesigned 2.0 gives everyone's favorite Web-mail service an extreme makeover, transforming it from ugly duckling to sexy starlet make that applet. To use this free Gmail "skin," you'll need two things: Firefox 3 and the Stylish extension. After installing...
My computer started crapping out on me yesterday, and I realized that it might have something to do with the fact that I had six different programs running: Word, Firefox, GIMP, Filezilla, PowerPoint, and Adobe. Or maybe it was because I had 20 different Firefox windows open along with eight...
The Official Gmail Blog explains how you can make Gmail your default e-mail client (meaning Gmail will launch whenever you click an e-mail link) in the recently released Firefox 3 browser. It's a pretty simple process: All you do is sign into Gmail, paste a snippet of...
Much as I'm enjoying Firefox 3's zippier performance, Smart Location Bar, and other newfangled features, I'm shocked to discover that many of my favorite extensions aren't yet compatible. Indeed, for me this upgrade was also a downgrade, and I'm now wishing I'd waited. Here are the add-ons I need developers to update now: ...
For fans of Firefox, Mozilla's increasingly popular multi-platform Web browser, today is a big day indeed: It's the official launch of Firefox 3 (Windows only -- Mac and Linux releases are imminent). So, what's new? What's exciting? What's the big deal? For starters, the developers claim Firefox...
Internet Explorer users, envy Firefox no more: IE7Pro is a free utility that adds a wealth of features and customization options to Internet Explorer 7. For example, it can perform screen grabs of entire Web pages (not just what's currently in view) and save the results in...
AsiaInfo Services 12-07-2007 Firefox Browsers Embed Baidu Search Engine BEIJING, Dec 07, 2007 SinoCast via COMTEX -- Overall Chinese-language versions of Firefox browsers have embedded Baidu.com, the largest Chinese-language Internet search e AsiaInfo Services 12-07-2007 ...
Fix Bad Spelling in Any Application with Enso Words Windowsfirefox add-onsjust two thoughts:1) as a firefox user, there are dictionary add-ons that already identity misspelling in websites; in fact, i use 3 different dictionaries in firefox;2) in the example given, gtalk - which is transferable to msn, skype, etc -...
Take Screenshots of Complete Web Pages with Screengrab FirefoxGrab utility for MacMy iBook G4 had the Grab utility built into Panther and it works swimmingly, offering selection, window, screen and timed screen. Just as a point of information, what can these other utilities do that Grab cannot?It's Windows!Take pity on...
A good screen-capture utility is essential for bloggers, site developers, graphic designers, PR folks, and anyone else needing to incorporate images in their print and/or online media. Screengrab, a Firefox extension, lets you capture just about anything in your browser window: the entire page, just the visible portion, a selected...
Ever wish you could load multiple Web pages every time you start Firefox or Internet Explorer? You can, so long as you have the latest versions of each (2.0 and 7, respectively). In Firefox, set up the tabs the way you want them:...
Some critics called Amazon's Kindle electronic book reader overpriced and poorly designed, while others hailed it "the book of the future." There may be truth on both sides of the debate, but nonetheless, consumers have spoken, and their response has been highly favorable. Now there's just one thing standing in the way of...
I've made no secret of my love for Meebo, the browser-based, cross-platform instant messaging service. The only downside? You have to leave it running in a tab at all times, and you can't see who's online without switching to that tab. The new Meebo add-on for Firefox solves at least one...
EMERYVILLE, Calif. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Starting today, millions of online photo service users will have an easier time uploading and sharing their pictures thanks to KODAK Gallery and Mozilla's Firefox Web browser. The Firefox Companion for KODAK Gallery combines the award-winning Firefox browser with the world's number one...
You already love the Firefox Web browser for its tabbed windows, cool extensions, and other spiffy features. Now learn how to be more productive with it, courtesy of PC World's 15 undocumented Firefox tips. The article includes keyboard shortcuts, Web-search tweaks, security tips, and optimization tricks that promise to improve...
One problem with a lot of computer-based productivity-increasing tips is that they generally require some technical knowledge in order to be implemented properly. But Eric over at InternetDuctTape.com has just the right tone (and screenshots!) for beginners looking to tap into some of his expertise.His most recent tutorial is on...