FireFox Add-ons

[UnderTheGUN]

So after a couple of years of procrastination I have finally decided to give Firefox a tryout. I have installed it and so far so good. I have installed the following add-ons; foxytunes, download status, redshift V2 skin, Adblock plus, LinkedIn companion, and cooliris.

What other add-ons should I get?

[go]

Dude it is all about Opera now.

[go]

try ie tab for those sites that work better in IE.

[styx66]

i run an add-on called "NoScript", which blocks all javascript/flash that i don't authorize. its a minor inconvenience but you'll be surprised how much behind-the-scenes javascript is on pages from ad/tracking companies.

if a page doesn't load right and its a site i trust, i just add the site to the trusted list and i never have to worry about it again.

[kaos]

The best add-on for me is Google browser sync. Google Browser Sync for Firefox is an extension that continuously synchronizes your browser settings – including bookmarks, history, persistent cookies, and saved passwords – across your computers. It also allows you to restore open tabs and windows across different machines and browser sessions.

Ad Block Plus
Fasterfox - Performance and network tweaks for Firefox.
Yahoo Mail Notifier - Advises you when you have new mail in your Yahoo mailbox.

[borinka99]

I also like all-in-one gestures, you can click "back" by right clicking and moving the mouse left, and up opens a new page, right click and right goes forward. It's very handy when I'm using my laptop.

[mudfisher]

I like the map+ add on...Allows a quick right click to see a the map of an address without leaving the page.

[lath19]

DTA is a good download manager.
Gpace turns your gmail account into online storage with transfers similar to FTP.
Imageshack makes a nice add-on bar for easy image uploads.

[ValleyFan]

Tab Mix Plus - Is handy because it can define custom tab behavour, for instance, a new tab can be set to open blank page, home page, current page, duplicate page, or any given address.

Viamatic foXpose - Will array display all your tabs at once to find the one you are looking for

FxIF - A EXIF viewer (if you are a photo geek) Lets you right click on a photo, and if there is any EXIF data attached it will show it to you.

[Fooferah]

If you are using AdBlock, you absolutely have to also use filterset.G updater as well.

[Creeping Death]

Lets not forget the Abe Vigoda Status Bar.

[UnderTheGUN]

WOW so many options. I feel like a POWER SURFER now.

Loaded so far:
foxytunes - seems cool
download status bar - Not sure about his one yet
redshift V2 skin - Skins are always cool
Adblock plus w/filterset G - Really like this
LinkedIn companion - Have not used it yet but I liked on IE
cooliris - Really like this one
Forecast Fox - nifty but not essential
NoScript - Like this one
Unplug - I hope there is a better option

On my to-do list:
IE Tab - even though I understand that this may slow the browser?
map+
Tab Mix Plus - seem very handy

Still to be investigated:
Google browser sync - don't know if I need this yet
All-in-one gestures - sounds like I would get mad because I will make a lot of mistakes
DTA
Gpace

Need to find:
Parental controls, because i just can't trust myself. Actually, I would like to put FireFox on my kids computer but would like to have some perental control. Not that I don't trust them. it's just that I would like to prevent certain sites being pushed to him.

Note: Abe Vigoda Status Bar - That dog don't hunt anymore!

Thanks for all of the suggestions and keep'em coming; this is fun. I love gadgets.