Pushing Firefox to the Limit
As I've mentioned countless times before, I am not a fan of Internet Explorer. Firefox is my browser of choice. Plain-vanilla Firefox is great, but there are many ways to add cherries, nuts and whipped cream to that vanilla. In the world of Firefox, these additional toppings are called "extensions."
The Firefox add-ons page explains extensions as follows:
Extensions are small add-ons that add new functionality to Mozilla Foundation applications. They can add anything from a toolbar button to a completely new feature. They allow the application to be customized to fit the personal needs of each user if they need additional features, while minimizing the size of the application itself.
When you download an extension, it shows up in Firefox under Tools - Extensions. Click on "Extensions" and you will see what extensions you already have, along with a one-line description and a notification if updates are available. The Extension box has options for uninstalling, finding updates and links to more extensions.
Once at the add-ons page, you can search or browse extensions by category:
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