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January 28, 2011

Recommended Google Chrome extensions

Filed under: Linux — Tags: adblock, addons, alarm, bit.ly, browser, chrome, extensions, flashblock, google, google-chrome, lastpass, mail, navigate, recommended, sync, timer, toodledo, tweetdeck, xmarks — jorge @ 09:13

I’ve been a very avid user of Firefox these past years. But of late I’ve been getting the feeling of Firefox getting slower and slower. I haven’t tried the latest beta yet, but the fact that Firefox dies if one of your tabs are in trouble, just doesn’t cut it for me. So I decided to try out Google Chrome, and boy do I enjoy it. I’ll have to address the benefits of using Google Chrome some other time, but now, I present you with what I consider to be some of the better Google Chrome extensions out there. If you have anything to add, let me know. :)

AdBlock

The most popular Chrome extension, with over 1.5 million users! Blocks ads all over the web.

Alarm

This extension help you to remember yours appointments.

Bit.ly Shortener for Chrome

Shorten URLs with the bit.ly sidebar in Chrome!

Clickable Links

Turns unclickable urls & email addresses into clickable ones.

FlashBlock

FlashBlock for Chrome. Block them all, or be selective with the embedded whitelist manager

Google Mail Checker

Displays the number of unread messages in your Google Mail inbox, or Google Apps. You can also click the button to open your inbox.

LastPass (for Linux)

LastPass is a free password manager and form filler.

Navigate on paste (Linux)

Middle click on a page navigates to the content of the primary selection.

Tab Menu

Select, close, rearrange, and search your tabs from a toolbar menu!

Timer

Losing track of time on the web? This simple timer tells you when your time is up.

ToodleChrome

Manage your tasks and todo lists! Get quick access to Toodledo, with the option to show a badge indicating tasks due

TweetDeck

?TweetDeck is an Adobe AIR desktop application for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Buzz, Foursquare, and MySpace. It allows users to send and receive tweets and view profiles.

TweetDeck Launcher

Launch Chrome TweetDeck from the Browser Bar

Xmarks Bookmark Sync

Backup and sync your bookmarks, passwords and open tabs across computers and browsers. Xmarks is also available for Firefox, Safari and IE.

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August 27, 2010

Recommended Firefox addons

Filed under: Linux — Tags: adblock plus, addons, bartab, firefox, it's all text, mediaplayerconnectivity, recommended, startupmaster, tab mix plus, tiny menu, tree style tab, web developer — jorge @ 11:15

This post never gets old. I constantly keep finding new and useful addons for Firefox. Here’s the list of what I consider to be some of the best Firefox addons out there.

Adblock Plus

Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them.

MediaplayerConnectivity

Allow you to launch embed video of website in an external application with a simple click.

StartupMaster

Asks for the master password at startup (fixes multiple password prompt).

Tab Mix Plus

Tab Mix Plus enhances Firefox’s tab browsing capabilities. It includes such features as duplicating tabs, controlling tab focus, tab clicking options, undo closed tabs and windows, plus much more. It also includes a full-featured session manager.

Tiny Menu

Replace the standard menu bar with a tiny menu popup.

Tree Style Tab

Show tabs like a tree.

Xmarks

Xmarks is the #1 bookmarking add-on. Install it on all your computers to keep your bookmarks and (optionally) passwords backed up and synchronized. Xmarks also helps you uncover the best of the web based on what millions of people are bookmarking.

It’s all Text!

Right click on a text area, select “It’s All Text!” and edit the text in the editor of your choice.

Web Developer

The Web Developer extension adds a menu and a toolbar with various web developer tools.

BarTab

BarTab can intercept when tabs are loaded in the background or restored after a browser restart and will only load the content when the tab is actually visited. It also allows you to free memory by unloading already loaded tabs, either manually or automatically.

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