Farr-Out Links to Learning » Add-ons http://farroutlinks.net/blog Link to Learn, Learn to Live, Live to Learn Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:17:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Woo Hoo! Chrome Extensions! http://farroutlinks.net/blog/web-20-wonders/woo-hoo-chrome-extensions/ http://farroutlinks.net/blog/web-20-wonders/woo-hoo-chrome-extensions/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:08:32 +0000 Jen http://farroutlinks.net/blog/?p=11023 GoogleextensionsI am an avid user of Google’s Chrome browser. I have found Chrome to be speedy and like the slick interface. In fact, I have developed a terrible habit of typing all my searches directly in the address bar and often have to resubmit my search criteria when I am working on a school or work computer. But, hey you don’t want to hear about my bad habits! Still…I must tell you I am thrilled with all the wonderful next extensions that have been created for Chrome users. If you haven’t tried Chrome yet you can download it in beta format at the Google Chrome site. Extensions can be found at the Google Chrome Extension site (of course!). I will be honest to tell you I have not had time to review and work with many of the extensions, but many of them look very promising and useful. Take time to explore and please do feel free to share your Chrome extension recommendations using the comment link at the bottom of this post.

firefoxWhile I am delighted to see that Google Chrome is offering more options in terms of plugin/extensions I have to admit that I am not ready to delete my Firefox browser yet. Firefox still offers far more options than Chrome, though I do feel that Firefox is a bit more sluggish in terms of navigation speed (maybe I have added too many plugins…plugins do eat up memory). If you don’t find a Chrome extension that performs a function you are looking for chances are you will find a plug-in in Firefox that will. You can peruse through the immense selection of Firefox plugins when you visit the Add-ons for Firefox webpage.

]]> http://farroutlinks.net/blog/web-20-wonders/woo-hoo-chrome-extensions/feed/ 0 Awesome Add-on: Interclue http://farroutlinks.net/blog/recommended-sites/awesome-add-on-interclue/ http://farroutlinks.net/blog/recommended-sites/awesome-add-on-interclue/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:29:14 +0000 Jen http://farroutlinks.net/blog/?p=248 InterClueI can say with absolute conviction… Interclue has changed the way I browse and use the web. Unfortunately, the browser add-on is only available for the Foxfire browser, though the developers are working on versions for other browsers.  Use the link I have provided to download and install this Foxfire add-on.  Once you have installed Interclue you will see a small symbol near each link you hover over. Simply rest your mouse on the Linkclue icon to see an overlay window that has an enhanced summary of the linked page. The enhanced summary includes:

  • A text content summar
  • A small snapshot of the page
  • Sizes and dates of linked files
  • Useful stats and metadata
  • Next actions – save, email…and more.

You can also customize information using the option function.  Enjoy this improved way to browse!

]]> http://farroutlinks.net/blog/recommended-sites/awesome-add-on-interclue/feed/ 0