Firefox-Why to use it
Are you a fan of Firefox? If “no” then you should be as it has features that can take your internet browsing experience to the next level. The quality of Web browsing depends on the type of browser you are using. If you are looking for a favorable, friendly internet browsing experience then Firefox should be your option. Use it everyday and you will know the difference
Advertising is done in a variety of ways on the internet. It is very annoying when you open your favorite site and you see a popup ad blocking you from viewing the contents of the website. If you wish to avoid all these irrating things then installing Firefox is the best option. The browser offers an amazing ad-blocking solution.
You can use ad block plugin. This plugin allows you to choose the ads that you wish to block. Just right click on the ad and select “Adblock” option to add it to the list of ads. It will then be instantly removed from the view. This technique works on all types of ads including “Flash ads”. With adblock plugin, you can also block whole ad networks.
A new Firefox add-on has been developed which is different from other add-ons. You will not see this extension on any toolbar as an icon. When you choose a word and then right click on it, an option appears “look the word in answer.com. Now when you choose this option, you will get to see all definitions for that word
Usually when you wish to find the meaning of any word, you go to a website that gives the explaination of that word. However if you are using this add-on, you don't have to open any new window or new tab. Just press 'Ctrl' in Linux or 'alt' key for the Windows operating system and information bubble will appear on screen giving the meaning of that term. If you wish to modify the view of that bubble, you can always change it by clicking on options located on the top of information bubble. You can also get more information if you click on 'read more' option that will appear on the top of bubble.
Firefox add-ons have been developed to add more functionality to Firefox. Here are some popular Firefox add-ons
1]Google Toolbar: When you are browsing the Web, you are bound to use Google search engine. Hence it should be easily accessible. If you have this Firefox add-on, page rank checker and Google Search engine are at hand.
Flashblock: This one blocks flash animation ads on the web page that you are viewing. Such kind of intrusive ads are difficult to avoid, but with this ad-on, it becomes an easy task. If there is something you find worth your attention, you can always click the button located at the spot of flash animation ad.
Adblock: This is another extremely useful Firefox add-on. All information available on the internet can be categorized into 2 groups: One that is not relevant to your internet search. There is one more group that comprises of monstrous ad banners that appear at any location and anywhere on Web. Sometimes these irritating ads are between the text, thereby ruining text continuity. Adblock plugin blocks almost all annoying ads that appear while browsing the Web.
Download manager tweak: It is a big nuisance when download process starts in popup window. With this add-on, you can use a new tab to open the download manager. There is no need to launch a new window.
Handy password toolbar: This add-on is particularly useful, if you have opened a number of web accounts and you want to fill in passwords and logins. It automatically fills these multiple web forms automatically. With so many features, you will definitely not hesitate to install it.
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