Recommend some Firefox extensions

[emon87]

OK, so I'm finally getting around to switching from IE to Firefox, mostly because I want to use some sweet extensions. So now I need you to recommend your favorites. Also, how do you install them? Is it really simple (I haven't tried anything yet)?

[XXXNoahXXX]

Might want to repost in the computer forum...


I think the best are:

Foxytunes (control itunes/winamp in firefox)
Forecastfox (full forecast for next week in status bar)
Adblock plus
NoScript
Flashgot
IE tab
Download Status Bar
VideoDownloader

[DukeSucks]

If you post pics here, this Imageshack extension uploads the image to imageshack without having to save to your computer first. So you can rehost and not hotlink.

[z28dreams]

Firebug & web developer for anyone who makes sites.

[JMa]

Colorful tabs
GMail Notifier
FAYT
Mouse Gestures

[shinigami]

what I use

[theTourne]

The firefox extensions are great. Here are a few I use that were not mentioned above, you should be able to easily search for them.

All-in One Gestures: Make things like reloading pages, opening new tabs, going forward/back, etc. easy with a quick click of the mouse.

Better Gmail: Combination of a lot of scripts that make using Gmail easier/better

del.icio.us extension: Easy access to tagging/account at Del.icio.us

Dictionary Tooltip: Double-clicking on a word pops up a dialogue box with its definition

Gtranslate: By double-clicking on a word or a phrase I can get a quick translation in my language of choice.

Google Notebook: Quickly highlight and save info for later

Download Statusbar: Docs the download dialogue in the status bar at the bottom instead of using the pop-up box.

Grease Monkey: Allows you to install quick scripts that people write to improve pages (sort of like mini-extensions).

I use a bunch of others, including some mentioned above. They are extremely easy to install, you basically just click on "install" and then restart Firefox.

[shoxbb6]

besides the ones already posted, tab mix plus

[The Stranger]

I like flashblock

It gives you the option on each flash object of whether to view it or not.

[TheIrishThug]

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