for browser protection and convenience must to have nowadays those firefox addons:
No Script- basically prevents scripts from being run on the page without consent.
Adblock Plus- you can manually block ads on a page.
Flashblock- this addon blocks flash scripts from starting (i.e. those annoying video ads.) You have the option of running them by simply clicking on them.
IE Tab- this addon allows instant switching between the IE engine and Firefox engine. No more opening and closing of various browsers.
Super DragAndGo- Drag a link or anything like a uri (e.g. "abc.com" ), and throw it to anywhere blank on the webpage to open the it in a new tab.
Tab Effect- OK this one isn't needed, but it adds a fun 3D transition effect when you change between tabs.
StumbleUpon- this adds an option on your toolbar that allows you to "channel surf" on the web. Once clicked it brings up random relevant web pages based on the content of the page you were looking at. It is great for killing time!
FlashGot- Download one link, selected links or all the links of a page together at the maximum speed with a single click.
Download Statusbar- View and manage downloads from a tidy statusbar - without the download window getting in the way of your web browsing.
VideoDownloader- Download videos from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, iFilm, Dailymotion, ... and other 60+ video sites ! And all embedded objects on a webpage (movies, mp3s, flash, quicktime, etc) ! Directly ...
No Script- basically prevents scripts from being run on the page without consent.
Adblock Plus- you can manually block ads on a page.
Flashblock- this addon blocks flash scripts from starting (i.e. those annoying video ads.) You have the option of running them by simply clicking on them.
IE Tab- this addon allows instant switching between the IE engine and Firefox engine. No more opening and closing of various browsers.
Super DragAndGo- Drag a link or anything like a uri (e.g. "abc.com" ), and throw it to anywhere blank on the webpage to open the it in a new tab.
Tab Effect- OK this one isn't needed, but it adds a fun 3D transition effect when you change between tabs.
StumbleUpon- this adds an option on your toolbar that allows you to "channel surf" on the web. Once clicked it brings up random relevant web pages based on the content of the page you were looking at. It is great for killing time!
FlashGot- Download one link, selected links or all the links of a page together at the maximum speed with a single click.
Download Statusbar- View and manage downloads from a tidy statusbar - without the download window getting in the way of your web browsing.
VideoDownloader- Download videos from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, iFilm, Dailymotion, ... and other 60+ video sites ! And all embedded objects on a webpage (movies, mp3s, flash, quicktime, etc) ! Directly ...
