Tag Archives: web-browsing

Battle of the Bookmark-and-Read-Later Apps: Instapaper vs. Read It Later [Lifehacker Faceoff]

You click through a lot while browsing that you don't have time to read now but plan to later, which is why services like Instapaper and Read It Later have skyrocketed in popularity. Here's a quick look at the two popular tools. More
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Battle of the Bookmark-and-Read-Later Apps: Instapaper vs. Read It Later [Lifehacker Faceoff]

You click through a lot while browsing that you don't have time to read now but plan to later, which is why services like Instapaper and Read It Later have skyrocketed in popularity. Here's a quick look at the two popular tools. More
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Chrome to iPhone Sends Links to your iOS Device from Chrome [Downloads]

Chrome: The Chrome to iPhone extension adds a handy button to your Google Chrome toolbar that, when clicked, quickly shares your current URL between your desktop browser and iOS device. More
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CommentBlocker Hides Comments on Web Sites Automatically [Downloads]

Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension CommentBlocker hides comments on most websites by default, allowing you to toggle them visible only when you want to see them. More
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StumbleUpon Brings the Popular Time Passing Web Surfer to iPhone and Android [Downloads]

iOS/Android: Previously mentioned time-passing, sometimes productivity-killing StumbleUpon has just released an iPhone and Android app, tailored specifically to a mobile browsing experience. More
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RightToClick Enables Right Clicking on Sites that Disable It [Downloads]

Firefox: Some sites (like IMDB) prevent you from performing certain actions, like right clicking, on their pages. Firefox extension RightToClick disables these scripts, giving you the ability to right click, select text, or perform other actions forbidden by a given web site. More
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How to Deal with Distractions in a Web Worker’s World [Productivity]

Many jobs in the contemporary workplace actually require that you're online all the time, constantly connected to your coworkers—and to a mind-boggling ocean of distractions. Here's how to stay focused. More
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ChangeDetection Keeps You Updated on Feed-Free Web Sites [Email Alerts]

It's become increasingly rare to find a web site without some sort notification or feed system. For those sites that lack an RSS feed ChangeDetection will keep a close eye on things and email you when changes occur. More
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ScrollyFox Automates Firefox Scrolling for Hands-Free Reading [Downloads]

Firefox: If you spend time reading lengthy text on the web ScrollyFox is a handle tool to automatically scroll the page down for you. More
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TV-Friendly Browser Kylo Updates to Support Hulu Watching and More [Downloads]

Last month we shared Kylo , an awesome tv-friendly web browser, with you. Since that time Kylo has updated to support user agents—Hulu watching here we come!—and more. More
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