Firefox add-ons - Revision history

N Reid: re-order

2013-01-06T13:46:14Z

re-order

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	*'''[http://www.destroytheweb.net/ Destroy The Web]''' – diversion – or a statement on how you feel about a particular site		*'''[http://www.destroytheweb.net/ Destroy The Web]''' – diversion – or a statement on how you feel about a particular site

	~~=Credits=~~
	Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011. Marvin also recommended DNT+ in February 2012, and Neville Reid added Ghostery.

	=See also=		=See also=
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	=External links=		=External links=
	*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ Add-ons for Firefox] at mozilla.org		*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ Add-ons for Firefox] at mozilla.org

			=Credits=
			Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011. Marvin also recommended DNT+ in February 2012, and Neville Reid added Ghostery.

	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]

N Reid: removed category:Utilities (testing)

2012-03-03T20:49:48Z

removed category:Utilities (testing)

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	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]
	~~[[Category:Utilities]]~~

N Reid: /* External links */ Category:Utilities (testing)

2012-03-03T20:32:02Z

External links: Category:Utilities (testing)

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	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]
			[[Category:Utilities]]

N Reid: oops, move DNT+ into the Security section

2012-02-22T09:31:35Z

oops, move DNT+ into the Security section

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	*'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3456/ Web of Trust]''' (WOT) rates every link on every page for trustworthiness, and blocks bad pages (but can be overridden).		*'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3456/ Web of Trust]''' (WOT) rates every link on every page for trustworthiness, and blocks bad pages (but can be overridden).

	CATUG Board member Jon Glass ~~gives~~ his priorities from the above:		In 2012 Macworld [http://www.macworld.com/article/165494/2012/02/browser_add_on_stops_google_and_others_from_tracking_you_online.html added a recommendation] for '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/donottrackplus DoNotTrackPlus]''' (DNT+) to block tracking cookies. It keeps an eye out for advertising companies and social networks looking to gather your personal information, and leaves you in control.

			An alternative is '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ghostery Ghostery]''', which does a similar job to BetterPrivacy and DoNotTrackPlus.

			CATUG Board member Jon Glass gave his priorities from the above in 2010:

	*"When I do a new install of Firefox I always install three extensions immediately without fail. The first two are '''AdBlock Plus''' and '''NoScript'''. I believe that with those two you are pretty set. Without Javascript I don't think Flash can launch. I do recommend using adBlock with care though. There are some really good and rather small sites that depend on ad revenue to survive; if you are a regular at one of these sites it is only fair to unblock such sites. For instance I unblock [http://www.macobserver.com/ MacObserver]."		*"When I do a new install of Firefox I always install three extensions immediately without fail. The first two are '''AdBlock Plus''' and '''NoScript'''. I believe that with those two you are pretty set. Without Javascript I don't think Flash can launch. I do recommend using adBlock with care though. There are some really good and rather small sites that depend on ad revenue to survive; if you are a regular at one of these sites it is only fair to unblock such sites. For instance I unblock [http://www.macobserver.com/ MacObserver]."
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	* '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.		* '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.
	* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/donottrackplus DoNotTrackPlus]''' to block tracking cookies. It keeps an eye out for advertising companies and social networks looking to gather your personal information, and leaves you in control.

	~~Neville Reid suggests '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ghostery Ghostery]''', an alternative to BetterPrivacy and DoNotTrackPlus.~~

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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011. ~~Added~~ DNT+, February 2012.		Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011. Marvin also recommended DNT+ in February 2012, and Neville Reid added Ghostery.

	=See also=		=See also=

N Reid: comment-out Torbutton & GPG, withdrawn

2012-02-21T09:34:25Z

comment-out Torbutton & GPG, withdrawn

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	=Security and privacy=		=Security and privacy=

	In March 2010, an [http://www.macworld.com/article/147054/2010/03/firefox_privacy.html?lsrc=nl_mwweek_h_cbstories article in MacWorld] (reprinted from [http://www.csoonline.com/article/574763/Seven_Firefox_Plug_ins_That_Improve_Online_Privacy CSO]) recommended ~~seven that~~ improve security and privacy. Some of these are free, some are shareware (suggested contribution US $10):		In March 2010, an [http://www.macworld.com/article/147054/2010/03/firefox_privacy.html?lsrc=nl_mwweek_h_cbstories article in MacWorld] (reprinted from [http://www.csoonline.com/article/574763/Seven_Firefox_Plug_ins_That_Improve_Online_Privacy CSO]) recommended these to improve security and privacy. Some of these are free, some are shareware (suggested contribution US $10):

	# '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722/ NoScript]''' which blocks and blacklists JavaScript, Java, Flash, and other plug-ins by default. Many websites rely on these plug-in technologies, so you have to whitelist sites for them to function. Using the NoScript status bar icon, you can whitelist on a temporary basis or add sites to your permanent whitelist. This preemptive script blocking tool is a must for any Firefox user.		# '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722/ NoScript]''' which blocks and blacklists JavaScript, Java, Flash, and other plug-ins by default. Many websites rely on these plug-in technologies, so you have to whitelist sites for them to function. Using the NoScript status bar icon, you can whitelist on a temporary basis or add sites to your permanent whitelist. This preemptive script blocking tool is a must for any Firefox user.
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	#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2464/ FoxyProxy]''', a feature-rich proxy management add-on.		#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2464/ FoxyProxy]''', a feature-rich proxy management add-on.
	#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843/ Firebug]''' allows us to monitor, debug and edit the content of any website live in any webpage within the browser. It’s helpful in investigating websites that seem slightly fishy.		#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843/ Firebug]''' allows us to monitor, debug and edit the content of any website live in any webpage within the browser. It’s helpful in investigating websites that seem slightly fishy.
	#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2275/ Torbutton]''' allows you to configure Firefox to use Tor, a distributed, community run network that provides relative anonymity/privacy to those utilizing it. Torbutton allows for a Firefox user to easily and quickly turn on Tor for some basic anonymity in their Internet activities.		<!--- #'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2275/ Torbutton]''' allows you to configure Firefox to use Tor, a distributed, community run network that provides relative anonymity/privacy to those utilizing it. Torbutton allows for a Firefox user to easily and quickly turn on Tor for some basic anonymity in their Internet activities. --- Torbutton has been withdrawn
	#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4645/ FireGPG]''' allows integration with the cross-platform, free software encryption suite [http://www.gnupg.org/ GnuPG] (GNU Privacy Guard), a free encryption tool.		#'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4645/ FireGPG]''' allows integration with the cross-platform, free software encryption suite [http://www.gnupg.org/ GnuPG] (GNU Privacy Guard), a free encryption tool. --- FireGPG has been disabled by an administrator -->

	MacWorld readers added:		MacWorld readers added:

N Reid: More on Do Not Track Plus, add Ghostery

2012-02-21T09:23:24Z

N Reid: /* Other useful add-ons */ Do Not Track +

2012-02-20T09:11:36Z

Other useful add-ons: Do Not Track +

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	* '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.		* '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.
			* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/donottrackplus/?src=search Do Not Track Plus]''' to stop most of the unwanted traffic.

	Dan Stewart adds:		Dan Stewart adds:

N Reid: see also *Safari Extensions

2011-10-25T08:35:46Z

N Reid: /* Other useful add-ons */ + Chris' earlier advice on Download Helper

2011-10-25T08:33:09Z

Other useful add-ons: + Chris' earlier advice on Download Helper

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	Dan Stewart adds:		Dan Stewart adds:
	*'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2410/ Xmarks]''' (formerly FoxMarks), helps syncing bookmarks if you have multiple computers, also backs up bookmarks		*'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2410/ Xmarks]''' (formerly FoxMarks), paid-for product, helps syncing bookmarks if you have multiple computers, also backs up bookmarks
	*'''[http://www.downloadhelper.net/ Download Helper]''', downloads internet video

	Chris Howard says, "There are more that I use, but these I would recommend as they work well, are usually quick about catching up with updates and have functionality that I use regularly":		Chris Howard says, "These are all free. There are more that I use, but these I would recommend as they work well, are usually quick about catching up with updates and have functionality that I use regularly."
			*'''[http://www.downloadhelper.net/ Download Helper]''', downloads internet video, can convert it to different formats including .mov
	*'''[http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ Web Developer]''' – as someone who does work with web design, this is an indispensable tool. Shows links, HTML, CSS, much more of any page, and if you're set up right you can edit these properties from within Firefox		*'''[http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ Web Developer]''' – as someone who does work with web design, this is an indispensable tool. Shows links, HTML, CSS, much more of any page, and if you're set up right you can edit these properties from within Firefox
	*'''[http://barisderin.com/?p=245 Open with Photoshop]''' – gives a choice in contextual menu to open images directly in Photoshop		*'''[http://barisderin.com/?p=245 Open with Photoshop]''' – gives a choice in contextual menu to open images directly in Photoshop

N Reid: /* Other useful add-ons */ Chris' intro

2011-10-25T08:25:53Z

Other useful add-ons: Chris' intro

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	*'''[http://www.downloadhelper.net/ Download Helper]''', downloads internet video		*'''[http://www.downloadhelper.net/ Download Helper]''', downloads internet video

	Chris Howard ~~chimes in~~ with:		Chris Howard says, "There are more that I use, but these I would recommend as they work well, are usually quick about catching up with updates and have functionality that I use regularly":
	*'''[http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ Web Developer]''' – as someone who does work with web design, this is an indispensable tool. Shows links, HTML, CSS, much more of any page, and if you're set up right you can edit these properties from within Firefox		*'''[http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ Web Developer]''' – as someone who does work with web design, this is an indispensable tool. Shows links, HTML, CSS, much more of any page, and if you're set up right you can edit these properties from within Firefox
	*'''[http://barisderin.com/?p=245 Open with Photoshop]''' – gives a choice in contextual menu to open images directly in Photoshop		*'''[http://barisderin.com/?p=245 Open with Photoshop]''' – gives a choice in contextual menu to open images directly in Photoshop

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	* '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.		* '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.
	* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/donottrackplus/~~?src=search Do Not Track Plus~~]''' to ~~stop most of the unwanted traffic~~.		* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/donottrackplus DoNotTrackPlus]''' to block tracking cookies. It keeps an eye out for advertising companies and social networks looking to gather your personal information, and leaves you in control.

			Neville Reid suggests '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ghostery Ghostery]''', an alternative to BetterPrivacy and DoNotTrackPlus.

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	Chris Howard says, "These are all free. There are more that I use, but these I would recommend as they work well, are usually quick about catching up with updates and have functionality that I use regularly."		Chris Howard says, "These are all free. There are more that I use, but these I would recommend as they work well, are usually quick about catching up with updates and have functionality that I use regularly."
	*'''[http://www.downloadhelper.net/ Download Helper]''', downloads internet video, can convert it to different formats including .mov		*'''[http://www.downloadhelper.net/ Download Helper]''', downloads internet video, can convert it to different formats including .mov
	*'''[http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ Web Developer]''' ~~– as~~ someone who does work with web design, this is an indispensable tool. Shows links, HTML, CSS, much more of any page, and if you're set up right you can edit these properties from within Firefox		*'''[http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ Web Developer]''' – as someone who does work with web design, this is an indispensable tool. Shows links, HTML, CSS, much more of any page, and if you're set up right you can edit these properties from within Firefox
	*'''[http://barisderin.com/?p=245 Open with Photoshop]''' – gives a choice in contextual menu to open images directly in Photoshop		*'''[http://barisderin.com/?p=245 Open with Photoshop]''' – gives a choice in contextual menu to open images directly in Photoshop
	*'''[http://www.pdfdownload.org/ PDF Download]''' – more control over the opening and displaying PDF files		*'''[http://www.pdfdownload.org/ PDF Download]''' – more control over the opening and displaying PDF files
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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011.		Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011. Added DNT+, February 2012.

	=See also=		=See also=

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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011.		Originally contributed on [[Mac-Ministry]] by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15, 2010. Added more from Chris Howard, October 2011.

			=See also=
			*[[Safari Extensions]]

	=External links=		=External links=