browser extensions

Browser Extensions

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What is a Web browser?A program that allows users to view Web pages.

Safari

Firefox

Chrome

Internet Explorer

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_web_browsers

Source: http://goo.gl/wDlU

What is a browser extension?

Sometimes referred to as plug-ins or as add-ons, extensions are tiny pieces of software that enhance (i.e.,

extend the functionality) of a Web browser.

I like to think of them as “apps.”

THERE IS AN APP FOR THAT!

Extension – extends a browser’s functionality. Plug-in – a link to an external program (e.g., Flash). Add-on – extends the functionality of a program

(e.g., toolbar) Accelerator – Add-ons for Internet Explorer.

Note: the differences between a plug-in and an add-on are clear as mud!

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Finding extensions in Chrome

Demo: Finding & Installing a

Chrome Extension

If your system slows down …1.

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Some of my favorite Chrome extensions are:

Firebug Lite goo.gl URL Shortener LibX Pinterest Pin It Springpad

Explore the

Finding extensions in Firefox

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No ads etc.!

Demo: Finding & Installing a

Firefox Extension

Some of my favorite Firefox extensions are:

Firebug LibX LinkChecker Live HTTP Headers Readability Web Developer

Browse

Finding add-ons in Internet Explorer

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Accelerator

Add-ons in Internet Explorer are called Accelerators and they help users “to perform many common tasks” like

translation or mapping a street address.

Internet Explorer 9

Demo: Finding & Installing an

Internet Explorer Add-on

Some of my favorite Internet Explorer add-ons are:

Bing toolbar LastPass LibX ReadOnWeb StumbleUpon

Finding add-ons in Safari

Demo: Finding & Installing a

Safari Extension

Some of my favorite Safari plug-ins are:

Firebug lite LiveShare measureit Safari AdBlock Xmarks

is a browser plugin for Firefox and Internet Explorer that provides direct access to your library's resources.

Read more at: http://libx.org/

SPC LibX presentation: http://goo.gl/lhbGs

What are your favorite extensions?

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