Tag Archives: firefox

PageAddict Charts Your Web Surfing Habits [Downloads]

By melissa | Published: March 19, 2010
Firefox: Tracking habits—whether you're tracking your spending, amount of sleep, or other personal metrics—is an excellent way to get a big picture of what's going on in your life. PageAddict tracks and charts your web browsing for your review. More
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How do I Keep Windows From Hibernating While I’m Downloading? [Ask Lifehacker]

By shervin | Published: March 19, 2010
Dear Lifehacker I frequently download big files to my computer and walk away. How do I stop my computer from going into standby while downloading something from the internet? I'm using Firefox on Windows 7. More
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Mozilla Contacts Imports and Auto-Fills Email Addresses in Firefox [Downloads]

By admin | Published: March 18, 2010
Firefox: Mozilla knows we often reach out to our contacts through our browsers. So the Firefox maker has crafted an experimental tool to make, for example, filling out "email this" forms easier by importing contacts directly into your browser. More
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Turn Off The Lights Dims Chrome for Enhanced Focus [Downloads]

By admin | Published: March 17, 2010
Chrome: If you're a fan of previously reviewed Firefox add-on YouTube Cinema , you'll want to grab a copy of Turn Off The Lights for Chrome to enjoy the same screen-dimming focus for video, document editing, and more. More
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LangLadder Aids Foreign Language Students with Reading and Vocabulary [Downloads]

By melissa | Published: March 17, 2010
Firefox: LangLadder is a smart Firefox extension designed to aid you with your foreign-language studies, teaching you vocabulary and improving your reading skills. More
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Make Firefox Extensions Compatible with a Simple Hack [Firefox]

By anthony | Published: March 16, 2010
Every time a new version of Firefox arrives, there are always a few well-regarded extensions that stop working, and while there is a Firefox hack to force compatibility , you could simply tweak one or two favorites to make the compatibility cut. More
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Etacts Adds Contact Info, Social Networking, and Handy Statistics to Your Gmail Sidebar [Downloads]

By melissa | Published: March 16, 2010
If you ever thought previously mentioned Xobni looked cool, but you prefer Gmail to Outlook, free Gmail plugin Etacts adds many of the same features. You get social information, conversation history, and advanced sending preferences right in your Gmail sidebars. More
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CyberSearch Extension Gets Better "Search This Site" [Updates]

By melissa | Published: March 16, 2010
Firefox: Previously mentioned AwesomeBar tool CyberSearch has seen an update that fans of the Firefox add-on will likely welcome with loving arms: searching the site you're looking it through Google requires just one keystroke now. More
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How To: Turn Your Web Apps Into Real Apps [How To]

By admin | Published: March 13, 2010
When you use a site like Gmail, you have to decide: Do I want to use the service's website, or do I want to use it through an app, like Outlook? Here's how to get the best of both worlds. More
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Mini Wide Fullscreens Gmail, Is Very Netbook Friendly [Downloads]

By admin | Published: March 11, 2010
Firefox/Chrome: Small netbook screens make you really appreciate every last pixel on your device. The Mini Wide userscript for Gmail adds a "netbook mode" shortcut to Gmail that removes navigation and ads for a streamlined, netbook-friendly, message-focused view of your inbox. More
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