Firefox Extensions

The great thing about Firefox (one of them) is the ability to add extensions (or add-ons) to beef it up in some way.  I have a handful of them which I use on every install but finding them anymore is a chore.  I like that Firefox "improves" their extension website but this might be easier:

Download Statusbar

Places your downloads in a statusbar which is more visible than the Downloads window when you want to continue surfing.

Extended Statusbar

Another statusbar that shows the progress of the current page load.  This is helpful when your Internets aren't moving as fast as they should.

IE Tab

For those rare instances when you need IE, this extension will allow you to view pages in that other browser without leaving the warm embrace of Firefox.

Undo Closed Tabs Button

If you've ever closed a tab on accident, this will allow you to resurrect it or other's in your history's sorted past.  Besides this, Ctrl-Shift-T will do the same thing.

Print Preview

I don't know why this hasn't been added to Firefox already.

QuickProxy

I use this to flip my proxy on or off when jumping between my employer's public and private networks.

Adblock Plus

Stop those irritating banner or flash ads from assaulting your eyes.

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