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BoredOutOfMyMind
08-22-2007, 10:41 PM
First of all, install Firefox.

Next install this addon to Install Local Extensions (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/421)


Then, here is the ultimate addon listing.

This will install them directly to your system.

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Adblock Plus (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/15307/adblock_plus-0.7.5.1-fx+tb+sm+fl.xpi)

Stop AutoPlay(A MUST for MySpace Pages!) (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/18601/stop_autoplay-0.6-fx.xpi)

Download Manager Tweak (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/1336/download_manager_tweak-0.7.2-fx.xpi)

Firebug (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/15109/firebug-1.05-fx+fl.xpi)

Foxmarks (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/15530/foxmarks_bookmark_synchronizer-1.0.1-fx.xpi) Bookmarks Synchronizer (If you distrust Google Bookmarks Synchronizer)[/url]

Tab Mix Plus (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/16566/tab_mix_plus-0.3.6-fx.xpi)

Tab Preview (http://ted.mielczarek.org/code/mozilla/tabpreview/tabpreview.xpi)

Calculator (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/17423/calculator-1.1.8-fx+sm.xpi)

Google Browser Synch (If you did not use Foxmarks) (http://dl.google.com/firefox/google-browsersync.xpi)

TinyURL (http://mozmonkey.com/packages/tinyurl/tinyurl.xpi)

Image Zoom (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/14994/image_zoom-0.3-fx+mz+tb+ns+sm+fl.xpi)
Sam
08-23-2007, 09:19 AM
I don't even know what that stuff is.
BoredOutOfMyMind
08-23-2007, 09:41 AM
I don't even know what that stuff is.

If you have Firefox, you can have a stripped down fast browser, or you can have a browser with all bells and whistles.

Some addons will actually slow your system. The ones I listed do not slow my system, and add enhancements.
BoredOutOfMyMind
12-08-2007, 04:32 PM
Tinseltown Firefox Theme for Christmas! (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3918)
BoredOutOfMyMind
12-08-2007, 04:38 PM
FoxFilter is a personal content filter that helps prevent stumbling onto inappropriate content and block access to specific content and Web sites. FoxFilter also includes password-protected security features to secure settings, access Tools/Add-ons and access configuration settings

FoxFilter4.1 (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4351)
Joe 7
12-08-2007, 09:16 PM
I use Tiny Menu, AdBlock Plus, FireFTP, ColorfulTabs, and Fasterfox.
Sam
12-08-2007, 09:21 PM
I don't even know what that stuff is.

I am basically computer illiterate.
I have Mac computers and some stuff will not work with them.
I do use Firefox as my regular browser but I also use Safari as a secondary one. I usually keep Camino minimized at http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/
for quick access to Scripture.
BoredOutOfMyMind
12-08-2007, 09:43 PM
I use Tiny Menu, AdBlock Plus, FireFTP, ColorfulTabs, and Fasterfox.

I read too many bad things about Fasterfox and so no longer use it.

Tiny menu? I am 43 and the eyes are not what they used to be.

Here is the link to install Colorful Tabs (http://tinyurl.com/yspybj)

Sam, these should work on your Mac.
Cindy
12-26-2007, 10:19 AM
I have AOL which includes a browser I guess. I have IE installed but I don't really use it. Does Firefox work with AOL?
nahkoe
12-26-2007, 10:34 AM
BOOMM, I have a question about firefox and IE. Well, let me just ask it. lol

Right now, for some reason, IE is slowing my computer down to the point it's almost unusable. I've run all the adware checks, virus scans, and I've been watching performance. It's definitely IE.

Does firefox use fewer resources? Will I be able to keep my computer limping along for a little longer if I switch? It's just getting old, I can't really fault it for that, but I need it to keep functioning for a few more semesters before I can replace it.
BoredOutOfMyMind
12-26-2007, 10:44 AM
BOOMM, I have a question about firefox and IE. Well, let me just ask it. lol

Right now, for some reason, IE is slowing my computer down to the point it's almost unusable. I've run all the adware checks, virus scans, and I've been watching performance. It's definitely IE.

Does firefox use fewer resources? Will I be able to keep my computer limping along for a little longer if I switch? It's just getting old, I can't really fault it for that, but I need it to keep functioning for a few more semesters before I can replace it.

IE could clog your system. I have IE 7 on my wife's box and only use it to do an online survey that will not accept Firefox. Also the dreaded Windows Updates sometimes require IE.

You can put so many addons to FF that you create a monster also. Fasterfox is an addon that will drain a lot of memory. What applications do you need for schooling>?? Word processing and web?
nahkoe
12-26-2007, 11:10 AM
IE could clog your system. I have IE 7 on my wife's box and only use it to do an online survey that will not accept Firefox. Also the dreaded Windows Updates sometimes require IE.

You can put so many addons to FF that you create a monster also. Fasterfox is an addon that will drain a lot of memory. What applications do you need for schooling>?? Word processing and web?

JAVA. That eats up resources too. A few odd plug ins (more and more classes are online, or have online components and they each have their own things then). Web and word processing, other office programs.

And I like music and flash games. lol Both while doing homework of course. :jolly

I do know I'll need to keep IE around, some of the things I need to get into will only open with IE (don't ask me..my university has gone Mac, and yet the site for accessing classes will only work in IE)

Right now I can't have more than one window open at a time, and that is simply not going to work for long. I need to have multiple windows open for research and procrastination purposes.