SpeedDial : enables speed dial feature in firefox.

Even though my default browser is firefox I  use Opera and chrome simultaneously. Opera and chrome have  this awesome feature that when we open a new tab it comes up with a page which has several thumbnails providing easy access to web pages. Whereas firfox lacks this  feature by default and hope that they add it soon instead of opening a blank tab when we click a new tab icon or menu item.

SpeedDial is an Add-On designed specifically for this purpose. having it installed user is able to access thumbnail view of their favorites instantly without digging for bookmarks.

 

Speed Dial will be automatically loaded in blank new windows. It can also load in blank new tabs. To configure this, and other options, use the extension settings panel.

users can set speed dial tab as their home page and create several speed dial tabs.

Install SpeedDial

Poyozo : automatic, personal diary system for firefox.

Poyozo gives you your own data back by downloading the information you're currently giving to the web on to your own computer. You can opt-in to importing your data from Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Last.fm, Google Calendar, any email service, any RSS feed, Flickr, Wesabe, Listit, Skydeck, Dopplr, your Firefox browsing history, the local weather, and your location, allowing you to access all of this personal data as easily as the companies that run these services can.

Poyozo provides simple, helpful interfaces to display your data. Quickly glance over your activities, or find all the tweets and emails you sent about a specific topic. Get real statistics on your web browsing, spending, or club hopping, and better understand how it all relates to each other. And it's all hosted on YOUR computer, so there's no chance we can use it for evil or marketing!

Install for firefox.

Firefox 4 beta 1 officially released. get an early look now.

Firefox 4 Beta 1 is now ready to download and test! This first version gives an early look at what’s planned for Firefox 4. Stay tuned, because there is more to come and we plan to release new beta versions every two to three weeks. Your feedback is essential to help shape the product which is why we’re launching now to hear from you early in our development process.

Mozilla Blog

Mozilla Firefox 4.0 beta is available to download.

Firefox 4 is perhaps the most eagerly awaited version of Firefox till date. which is scheduled to release around the end of this year with impressive UI and performance enhancements including mozilla’s new revamped Javascript engine. beta releases are available to download in mozilla’s directory of nightly builds for Windows , linux and OS X in both x86 and x64 systems.

(The new tabs-on-top  UI is not available for linux yet)

Rumor  has it that  Firefox 4.0 Beta is very much faster compared to the latest stable release and It is around 30% faster than Firefox 3.6.6. However, this is still not even nearly as fast as browsers like Opera and Google Chrome and also  that Firefox 4.0 has a much faster JavaScript engine than Firefox 3.6.6.

It completely outshines Firefox 3.6.6 in every way but memory consumption. As this is only a beta, I expect this to get fixed. The new tab on top interface is still not available in Linux yet, but hope that it will be available before long.

Download Firefox 4.0 beta  for Windows ( 32 bit | 64 bit)

Download Firefox 4.0 beta  for Linux ( 32 bit | 64 bit)   (Installation guide)

Download Firefox 4.0 beta  for Mac OS ( 32 bit | 64 bit)

Firefox Environment Backup Extension (FEBE)

FEBE allows you to quickly and easily backup your Firefox extensions.  In fact, it goes beyond just backing up -- It will actually rebuild your extensions individually into installable .xpi files.  so that you can easily synchronize your office and home browsers.

FEBE  backs up and restores your extensions, themes, and (optionally) your bookmarks, preferences, cookies. and much more.A "Full profile" backup includes everything contained in your Firefox profile.  It is all or nothing and cannot be selectively restored (at least not easily).  A restored profile will look exactly the same as when the backup was performed.

Backup as little or as much of your Firefox environment as you wish.  Perform backups on demand or schedule daily, weekly, or monthly unattended runs.  Sequential backups can be stored in timestamped directories so you can restore back as far as you like.

You may specify "User-defined" items to have FEBE backup Thunderbird, Greasemonkey scripts, or virtually any data on your computer - Firefox related or not.

Install FEBE Add-On

Firefox 3.6.4 Released: Flash No Longer crashes

After some delays, Mozilla has released Firefox 3.6.4, the newest version of the popular web browser. It comes with one big addition: protection against crashing due to third-party plugins, most notably Adobe Flash.

Windows/Mac/Linux: Mozilla just pushed out a new stable Firefox update, Firefox 3.6.4. The most notable feature in the update: Firefox now has crash protection (like Chrome) that prevents Flash, Silverlight, and Quicktime crashes from bringing down your entire browser.

Download it now or update your firefox now.

Firefox Cup Personas : Mozilla Kicks Off the Firefox Cup with 32 Country Personas

Now that the 2010 FIFA World Cup is just one day away, football fans from the world over are getting ready to celebrate and are supporting their teams however they can. Anyone can sport a team's official T-shirt, but now fans can show their allegiance in their browser as well.
Mozilla has introduced 32 Persona themes for each of 32 countries who play at the tournament. 

What's more, Mozilla is also holding a world cup of its own, by encouraging fans to compete with each other – the country with the most Firefox cup Personas installed gets crowned as a champion in about a month's time. Head over to  Firefox cup website for more information.you can easily see how many “fans” each team has (i.e., how many people are wearing each team Persona on their Firefox). The team with the most fans will win the Firefox Cup!

Current Top 3 of Firefox cup. Install Footiefox Add-on to get latest scores of the Firefox cup.

The winning country will be showcased on Mozilla’s sites and more, so be sure to cast your vote by wearing your favorite country’s Persona today. Grab your personas and make your country win ,hurry up.

source: Mozilla Blog

Xmarks - Bookmark and Password Sync Addon

Xmarks is the #1 bookmarking add-on for firefox . Keep your bookmarks, passwords and open tabs backed up and synchronized across computers and browsers. Search smarter with website ratings and reviews displayed with your search results.

Xmarks is not just a Sync add-on , let’s see what it has to offer to facilitate your works.

Smarter Search
Xmarks will highlight the top sites in your search results based on how other users have bookmarked and rated them. Simply click to learn more.

Site Info built into your browser
Click on the Xmarks info icon in your location bar to see detailed information about the site you are on, and discover other great sites just like it.

Sync and Backup
Install Xmarks on each computer you use, and it seamlessly integrates with your web browser and keeps your bookmarks safely backed up and in sync.
Xmarks will sync across browsers too. Today we support Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Safari (Mac OS).

Get Xmark FireFox

JonDoFox browser - Private and Secure Web Surfing

JonDoFox is a profile for the Mozilla Firefox web browser. JonDoFox browser web via secured  proxy technology . following image demonstrates how this happens.

 Download JonDoFox [Windows , Linux , Mac OS X]

IMDB Preview - Firefox Add-On

This Add-on can be useful to who often surf thorough IMDB , I myself have been using this addon for a while and it turned out to be a handy one. After you installed IMDB preview and browsing through pages in  any web site that contains links to imdb it pops up a preview whenever you hover over such a hyperlink.

Features

• Preview movies and actors
  Quick previews can be easily obtained with IMDb Preview's sophisticated fetching of information. Just stand on an IMDb link (from any site) and a handy popup will show you all the information you need.
• Informative
  For movies the preview includes: poster, title, rating, number of votes, top 250 rank, cast members, plot. For any crew member the preview includes: poster, name, birth year, birth country, latest movies, mini biography.
• Flexible
  Color, delay times, displayed information, size of filmography & cast - Are all changeable.
• MyMovies Integration
  This new addition in version 0.5, allows you to easily use your IMDb movies lists feature in order to make your usage of IMDb more useful. In the left bar of each movie page, you'll now be able to see on which lists this movie is on. And also, you'll be able to add the movie to any of the lists available, without leaving the

GET IMDB PREVIEW ADD-ON FOR FIREFOX

Tab Utilities 0.9.9.3

Open Bookmarks/History/URL/Search in new tabs, and more utilities for tabbed browsing, including open tab next, focus unread/last selected tab, protect/lock/faviconize/pin tab, tab clicking options, open link with history, single window mode, etc.

 

Features include:
1. Open Bookmarks/History/URL/Search in new tabs: left-click/enter in new foreground tabs, middle-click in new background tabs, ctrl-click/alt-enter in current tab
2. Open new tabs next to current tab, Open duplicate tabs next to original tab
3. Reuse current/last/all blank tabs, Auto-close redundant blank tabs
4. Focus adjacent unread/last selected/last opened/left tab after closing current tab
5. Highlight current/unread tabs
6. Ctrl-Tab to navigate tabs in most recently used order, Ctrl-Left/Right Arrow in sequencial order
7. Undo Close Tab button
8. openAllInTab/loadAllInBackground/loadAllInForeground statusbar buttons
9. Tab clicking options, including left/middle/right/double/ctrl/alt/shift-click on tab/tab bar/new tab button
10. Duplicate/Protect/Lock/Faviconize/Hide/Pin Tab
11. Close Left/Right/ALL Tabs
12. Load URL from clipboard
13. Session history on tab
14. Open links/session history items with session history
15. Single window mode
16. New tab button hidden or left, Extra spaces on tab bar

Tab Utilities 0.9.9.3

Mozilla Previews New Firefox Add-Ons Manager

The Mozilla team is hard at work on the next update to Firefox, which will include a fully redesigned Add-ons Manager.

Previously, the Add-ons Manager operated in its own separate window apart from the rest of the browser. The new Add-ons Manager opens in a new tab and uses JavaScript and a sidebar to display extensions, themes, plugins and other add-on goodies.

Search engines have also been added to the new Add-ons Manager, which essentially means that all of your Firefox (Firefox) extras will finally be accessible and manageable from one place

If you want to get a look at what the new new Add-ons Manager looks like now, you can download the latest nightly build of Firefox 3.7.

FoxyTunes - Player addon for Firefox

FoxyTunes plays music from almost any media player and helps you find lyrics, covers, videos, and artist bios. Just click the controls that show up in your browser.

Without music, the working world would come to a screeching halt. And I bet 90% of you are listening to music as you read this. Going online has become synonymous with tuning in. So why not put music controls at the bottom of your browser? FoxyTunes does just that.

To get started, press the FoxyTunes icon and select your media player (from more than 30). Then choose a song and press “play”. After that you can adjust the volume, pause, or change tracks without having to switch windows. Everything lives in your browser.

If you click the artist name and song title, you get a great snapshot of organized info about the artist and song—everything from lyrics to photos.

Firefox 3.6.4 beta available for download and testing

A beta of Firefox 3.6.4 is now available for download and public testing. This version of Firefox will offer uninterrupted browsing for Windows and Linux users when there is a crash in the Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime, or Microsoft Silverlight plugins. If a crash in one of these plugins happens, Firefox will continue to run and users will be able to submit a crash report before reloading the page to try again:

 

 

 Mozilla Developer Center

How to Choose a Web Browser

What is a Web Browser?

A Web browser is the software that lets you access the Web.The browser you use can make a huge difference in how you experience the Internet, so being able to choose a browser is important.

How to Choose a Web Browser?

Does your browser display all the sites you want to visit? When Web pages aren’t working with a browser you’ll notice missing text, images or functionality. Pay attention to how sites look and perform—if things aren't that great, try using another browser.

Can you customize the browser to your individual preferences?
Many browsers let you change the way they look or even make functional adjustments. Some browsers let you block ads, or secure your computer from malicious programs. Explore browser customization options before making your choice. 

Does your browser respect your privacy?
As you browse the Web you develop browsing history, a record of all the sites you visit. Some browsers let you turn this data collection o . Other browsers may set things up to access and use your browsing history when you're using their software. Read your browser's privacy policy to find out more about how personal data is handled.

Is your browser secure?
The Internet is a place most of us shop, bank and share information regularly. But using the Web can expose you to viruses, scams and other online security threats, so it's good to have a browser that provides protection against these things. Some browsers are more devoted to building software and options that optimize security than others. Familiarize yourself with your browser's security features. 

Can you easily manage your browsing data?
It's hard to remember passwords for all the sites you visit, let alone the address of a site you saw weeks ago. Many browsers have features to help you keep organized and on track.

How does your browser perform?
The speed at which a Web page loads is one measurement of browser performance. Some browsers require more of your computer’s memory or crash more frequently than others. To evaluate browser performance, visit the same site using di erent browsers and see which one feels best to you. 

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Yoono- Social networking and IM friends all-in-one | Firefox Addon

Yoono is an easy to use sidebar for your browser that allows you to connect to all your social networks and instant messaging services - in one place. Get all your friend updates, update your own status, and easily share stuff with your friends.

 I must say this is one of the coolest Firefox add-ons i have ever used . Why bother opening several tabs for Social network sites and several windows of Messengers , Yoono houses it all  in one place.

Get it from Firefox add-ons repositery  

Yoono Official Site 

 

 

1-Click YouTube Downloader Add-on for Firefox

1-Click YouTube Video Download 1.4

 There are hundreds of ways to download youtube videos 1 Click youtube downloader is the Add on I completely  rely on , It is easy to use , a single click pulls up the video you want as a FLV(Flash video) , MP4  even HD if the particular video is available in HD. compatible with the new youtube page template.

 

Check out my other post on  How to download facebook videos using firefox too.

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Top Greasmonkey scripts for facebook- for Firefox users

If you have not heard about greasemonkey firefox Add-on already go ahead and  download/install it..script community feels the same way and has come up with hundreds of scripts to improve your user experience.

The scripts allow you to change colors, remove ads, automate repetitive tasks in applications and a whole slew of other improvements. Try out these more than 10 great scripts to use Facebook the way you want to.

• Auto-Colorizer – An interesting script that analyzes the default image for any profile you visit and adjusts the color scheme of the page to match it. Also works on photos, events & group pages
• Facebook App Faviconizer – If you open your apps in separate tabs, this will replace the Facebook favicon with the one used by each application so you can more quickly identify what is in each window.

•  Facebook Highlight Birthdays – With all of the info on your homepage, it can be easy to overlook the birthday notices.  This script will highlight them for easier spotting.
• Facebook Image Download Helper – This script will allow you to use a Firefox extension like DownThemAll! to download all of the images on a page in Facebook.
• Facebook Video – This script will not only give you the ability to download videos hosted on Facebook and convert them, but it will also provide you with the option of embedding the videos on other sites.  It is also available as a stand-alone Firefox extension.
• Facebook View Photo in Album – A powerful script that allows you to view the photo albums of people you aren’t friends with, and it also gives you the ability to see a person’s pictures no matter who took them.
• inYOf4ceBook – Tired of squinting at thumbnail images of people in search, thinking they kinda look like the person you meant to find?  inYOf4ceBook will let you place your mouse over the image and see a large view of it so you can actually tell who you are looking at.
• New Facebook Layout Adjuster – Allows you to remove ads, sidebar and more to make a smoother looking version of the new Facebook.
• Remove Facebook Ads – As the name implies, this script removes all of the various ads that show up around Facebook such as banner ads, sponsored news items and so on.

How to Download Facebook vids using Firefox

This method is for Firefox only

1.Install greasomenkey addon if you havent already .. Greasemonkey Addon
2.Install this script... Script

After the installation Download link will be available with the video in facebook page