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Xsever

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Firefox Add-ons

Hello everyone,

I though of starting a new thread where each Firefox user posts his add-ons with a small description. That way we can benefit from each other by enchancing our browsing experience.

Adblock Plus: Blocks ads. Simplifies the look of ads-bloated website and also reduces bandwidth usage.
Cooliris: Panomaric view of pictures. Works on a lot of websites such as Google Images, Facebook, etc...
DownloadHelper: I use it to download Youtube videos.
Dragdropupload: Instead of browsing to attach or upload a file, you can simply drag the file from its folder to the upload context.
Fetch Text URL: Enables right click options to open selected text in new tab or window.
FoxClocks: Small icon in the status bar for multiple time zones.
Paste and Go 3: Enable right click option allowing you to paste and go in the address bar.
Quick Restart: Restart button for Firefox
Tab Mix Plus: Tabs organization
Xmarks: Bookmarks syncing.

rolf

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Thanks Xsever you got some interesting addons.. Im more of a minimalistic guy...

Here are the ones I install all the time...
- Tabs Open Relative - Opens new tab next to current one, Chrome style
- Compact menu 2 - Compacts all menus (files, edit, etc...) into one button that you can put on the toolbar. Saves vertical space.
- Stop-or-reload button - Combines stop and reload into one button
- CacheViewer - Allows you to browse the browser cache and save items as wished, I use it to save flash videos that I just watched. But you must make sure the maximum cache size of your browser (in Firefox Options) is set to a high enough value. If the video is bigger then the maximum cache size, then you will not be able to save it using this method.
- rein theme - I think it looks kind of classy, and does not try to imitate any other browser. plus it contains a  button designed for the Compact Menu.

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Some other extensions I am not using anymore
- Stylish - Allows you to apply custom CSS styles to the page you visit, and also to browser chrome. custom styles are available for download too.
- Chrome viewer - Explores browser chrome tree. Good for Firefox programmers.

Last edited by rolf (August 25 2009)

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Hey rolf,

Thanks for sharing your add-ons. I benefited from Tabs Open Relatvice since Firefox 3.5 open new tabs at the end.

I also found a new tweak for Firefox that will increase performance. It defrags your database.

* Open the Error Console: Tools menu/Error Console
* In the Code text box paste this (it's a single line):

          Components.classes["@mozilla.org/browser/nav-history-service;1"].getService(Components.interfaces.nsPIPlacesDatabase).DBConnection.executeSimpleSQL("VACUUM");

* Press Evaluate. All the UI will freeze for a few seconds while databases are VACUUMed

Enjoy it,

rolf

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Error: uncaught exception: [Exception... "Component returned failure code: 0x80570018 (NS_ERROR_XPC_BAD_IID) [nsIJSCID.getService]"  nsresult: "0x80570018 (NS_ERROR_XPC_BAD_IID)"  location: "JS frame :: javascript:%20Components.classes["@mozilla.org/browser/nav-history-service;1"].getService(Components.interfaces.nsPIPlacesDatabase).DBConnection.executeSimpleSQL("VACUUM"); :: <TOP_LEVEL> :: line 1"  data: no]

:/

Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.9.0.13) Gecko/2009080315 Ubuntu/9.04 (jaunty) Firefox/3.0.13
(Ubuntu Canonical 1.0)

rolf

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Oh well, probably outdated verrsion...

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

The defrag works perfect on mine. I am running 3.5.2 though.

Why aren't you?

rolf

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

The defrag works perfect on mine. I am running 3.5.2 though.

Why aren't you?

too lazy to upgrade...

Xsever

Member

Re: Firefox Add-ons

Hahaha. You make it sound as if you need to write a script for it. Come on man!

mir

Member

Re: Firefox Add-ons

lol !

have to try some new stuff that rolf told about :)

I use colored tab as well... i have my tabs open in pink ... euh i mean different colors...
i use personnas and download helper as well :)

Ayman

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Here are my FF Add-ons:

Firebug: a wealth of web development tools at your fingertips while you browse. You can edit, debug, and monitor CSS, HTML, and JavaScript live in any web page. http://getfirebug.com/

Tamper Data: Used to view and modify HTTP/HTTPS headers and post parameters, trace and time http response/requests, security test web applications by modifying POST parameters. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/966

Web Developer: adds a menu and a toolbar with various web developer tools. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/60

Microsoft .Net Framework Assistant: Adds ClickOnce support to report installed .Net to the web server. (No more compatible with Firefox 3.5.2 :( )

Twitter Bar: Post to Twitter from your address bar. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4664

FireFTP: FireFTP is a free, secure, cross-platform FTP client for Mozilla Firefox which provides easy and intuitive access to FTP servers. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/684

FoxTab: 3D in your browser! FoxTab brings innovative 3D functionality to your Firefox.

Thats it :)

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

BUMP!

Come on guys! Share you add-ons.

Georges

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

And Here's My List of Add-Ons...
-------------------------------------

Firefox Version: 3.5.3

1- Colorful Tabs v3.9.3 : Colorful Tabs colors every tab in a different color and makes them easy to distinguish.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1368

2- Download Statusbar v0.9.6.5 : View and manage downloads from a tidy statusbar.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/26

3- Download Helper v4.6.2 : Download videos and images from many sites.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3006

4- DownThemAll! v1.1.4 : The Mass Downloader for Firefox.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/201

5- Fast Dial v2.23b1 : Visual Bookmarks.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5721

6- FlagFox v3.3.15 : Displays a flag depicting the location of the current server.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5791

7- FoxyTunes v3.5.9.1 : Control any media player from Firefox.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/219

8- Google Preview v3.22 : Inserts website previews in Google and yahoo search results.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/189

9- Kaspersky URL Advisor v9.0.0.463

10- Lazarus: Form Recovery v2.0.4 : Recovers lost forms with a single click.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6984

11- Minimize to Tray v0.5 : minimizes windows into the system tray.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/12581

12- NoScript v1.9.8.8
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722

13- Personas for Firefox v1.2.2 : Themes, Skins and more.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/10900

14- StumbleUpon v3.38 : Stumble Upon Toolbar.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/138

15- TabScope v0.2.2.11 : Preview and navigate tab contents through popup.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4882

16- United States English Dictionary v3.0.3.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3497

17- Update Notifier v0.1.55 : Notifies you when updates are available for your extensions and themes.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2098

18- Webmail Notifier v1.4.6 : Notifies your Webmails.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4490

... And I Don't Know how my Firefox still starts in 1 Sec.

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

@ Yorgi

Wow! All these add-ons and it starts in 1 sec. What are your system specs?!

battikh

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

adblock plus
xmarks
greasemonkey
downthemall
firebug
fireftp
screengrab

and use these together to make gmail and google reader permanent tabs and faviconized to take much less space and automatically open when i open the browser:
better gmail 2
better greader
faviconizetab
permatabs mod

Georges

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Well... It's just Another HP Pavillon dv6 Notebook PC :rolleyes:

Intel Core 2 Duo CPU P8600 @ 2.40 GHz
8.00 GB Ram
32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium SP2
512 MB Ram Dedicated VGA [Nvidia GeForce 9200M GS][Up to 1.7 GB]...

and the trick is the optimization using TuneUp Utilities 2009

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

I used to use Tuneup Utilities, but just for registry cleaning. A lot of their features are just for looks. Nothing big.

Anything specific you can recommend?

Georges

Member

Re: Firefox Add-ons

Yes Sure...

TuneUp Drive Defrag.
TuneUp Registry Defrag.
TuneUp Speed Optimizer.
TuneUp Startup Manager.

and TuneUp System Control ;)

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

I guess your system is still new. Usually, Firefox starts slowing down with time. Nice specs though. How much did it cost you?

Georges

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

I Bought it 5 Months Ago... for $ 1350 [V.A.T Included]

Xsever

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Very good price for Lebanon!

mir

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Yorgi.. I think you forgot the extension to backup extensions  the log me in extension and the thing that launches favorite pages using keyboard  :rolleyes:

Last edited by mir (September 13 2009)

Georges

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

haha. yes. that's True. In Fact, I Missed 5 Add-Ons...

FEBE v6.2
PDF Download v2.2.0.2
Site Launcher v1.5.0
LogMeIn, Inc. Remote Access Plugin v1.0.0.456

and at Last... The SmoothWheel (AMO) v0.44.18.20090408.3 [and btw. that's the longest version name i've ever seen :lol: ]

mir

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Re: Firefox Add-ons

Yorgi --- extensions freak ! 23 extensions o.O ?

btw someone from lebgeeks made an extension for alfa, that lets u send sms from firefox.. u may want to check it out

Last edited by mir (September 13 2009)

Ayman

Member

Re: Firefox Add-ons

Hey everyone, this thread is a little old but I think it is worth reviving here is a new good FF extension that I have stumbled upon and it is awesome IMO.

CryptoFox is an encryption/decryption tool for Mozilla Firefox, with dictionary attack support for cracking MD5 passwords! It gives you encryption/decryption and hashing functionalities right from your Firefox browser, mostly useful for programmers, web developers, security auditors or for educational purposes and fun.
No more waste of time downloading some cryptographic tools and visiting online encryption/decryption/hashing websites. CryptoFox is an original Firefox extension, designed to be unique and simple to use.

CryptoFox supports the following:

- AES 128-bit Encrypt
- AES 192-bit Encrypt
- AES 256-bit Encrypt
- ASCII to Binary
- ASCII to Hexadecimal
- Base 64 Encode
- Base 64 Decode
- Binary to ASCII
- Binary to Decimal
- Binary to Hexadecimal
- Binary to Octal
- Ceaser Encrypt
- Ceaser Decrypt
- Decimal to Binary
- Decimal to Hexadecimal
- Decimal to Octal
- DES Encrypt
- DES Decrypt
- Generate CRC32 Checksum
- Hexadecimal to ASCII
- Hexadecimal to Binary
- Hexadecimal to Decimal
- HTML Entities Encode
- MD5 Dictionary attack
- MD5 Encrypt
- Morse Code Encrypt
- Morse Code Decrypt
- Octal to Binary
- Octal to Decimal
- Octal to Hexadecimal
- Reverse
- ROT-13
- SHA1 Encrypt
- SHA256 Encrypt
- URL Encode
- URL Decode
- XOR Encrypt

Download Links:

https://addons.mo...ddon/12065
http://www.softpe...oFox.shtml
http://linux.soft...0681.shtml
http://www.brothe...87229.html

This addon was developed by Edgard Chammas [454447415244] from the http://www.beyond-security.org community,

I hope you find this helpful, have fun and enjoy :)

Georges

Member

Re: Firefox Add-ons

A Bad News Guys.
Alfa added a Code Checking Feature to their website.
This Will Affect the Firefox Add-On. I'm trying to login now and nothing. :/