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Jeremy: /* Extensions */

2025-08-02T15:01:41Z

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	* Usability		* Usability
			** Dark Reader
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/switch-to-previous-active-tab/ Switch To Previous Active Tab & Reload All Tabs]<br>Switch between current tab and previously active tab		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/switch-to-previous-active-tab/ Switch To Previous Active Tab & Reload All Tabs]<br>Switch between current tab and previously active tab
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tree-style-tab/ Tree Style Tab]<br>Tabs on the left		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tree-style-tab/ Tree Style Tab]<br>Tabs on the left
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	* Other		* Other
			** FoxyProxy
			** Auto Tab Discard
			** Bypass Paywalls Clean
			** SponserBlock

	** DownloadHelper		** DownloadHelper
	** FlashBlock		** FlashBlock
	** GreaseMonkey		** GreaseMonkey / TamperMonkey
	** RES		** RES
	** Restartless Restart		** Restartless Restart

Jeremy: /* Extensions */

2023-10-16T18:31:48Z

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	* Usability		* Usability
			** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/switch-to-previous-active-tab/ Switch To Previous Active Tab & Reload All Tabs]<br>Switch between current tab and previously active tab
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tree-style-tab/ Tree Style Tab]<br>Tabs on the left		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tree-style-tab/ Tree Style Tab]<br>Tabs on the left
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/fox-input/ fox input]<br>Ctrl + i cycles focus through the page's text input boxes.		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/fox-input/ fox input]<br>Ctrl + i cycles focus through the page's text input boxes.

Jeremy: /* Extensions */

2020-09-10T09:34:09Z

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	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/restartless-restart/ Restartless Restart]<br>Adds a quick method (File->Restart) to restart the browser.		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/restartless-restart/ Restartless Restart]<br>Adds a quick method (File->Restart) to restart the browser.
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/nuke-anything-enhanced/ Nuke Anything Enhanced]<br>Allows you to hide almost anything via context menu 'Remove Object'. Great when you just want to print a portion of the page.		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/nuke-anything-enhanced/ Nuke Anything Enhanced]<br>Allows you to hide almost anything via context menu 'Remove Object'. Great when you just want to print a portion of the page.
	** [https://addons.~~mozilla~~.org~~/en-US/firefox~~/addon/~~bartab~~-~~lite~~/ ~~BarTab Lite~~]<br>Keeps tabs from loading until you activate them.		** [https://addons.palemoon.org/addon/lull-the-tabs/ Lull The Tabs]<br>Keeps tabs from loading until you activate them.

	* Development		* Development

Jeremy at 21:53, 10 August 2020

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	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/classic-compact/ Classic Compact]<br>Allows compact UI with advanced settings.		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/classic-compact/ Classic Compact]<br>Allows compact UI with advanced settings.
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/classicthemerestorer/ Classic Theme Restorer]<br>Squared tabs, appmenu, add-on bar, small button view and many more 'old' features for Firefox 29+ (Windows / MacOSX / Linux).		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/classicthemerestorer/ Classic Theme Restorer]<br>Squared tabs, appmenu, add-on bar, small button view and many more 'old' features for Firefox 29+ (Windows / MacOSX / Linux).
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/~~fww~~-~~flst~~/ ~~FLST~~]<br>Switch between current and last selected tab with ~~click or Ctrl +~~ .		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/switch-to-previous-active-tab/ Switch To Previous Active Tab & Reload All Tabs]<br>Switch between current and last selected tab with key binding.
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/smoothwheel/ SmoothWheel]<br>Scroll smoothly		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/smoothwheel/ SmoothWheel]<br>Scroll smoothly
	** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/show-profile/ Show Profile]<br>Displays the name of the Firefox profile on window title or customized locations. Only useful if you have multiple Firefox profiles (I have many. [[Best_Practices_for_Improved_Security_and_Privacy#Using_Browser_Profiles\|See why here]].).		** [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/show-profile/ Show Profile]<br>Displays the name of the Firefox profile on window title or customized locations. Only useful if you have multiple Firefox profiles (I have many. [[Best_Practices_for_Improved_Security_and_Privacy#Using_Browser_Profiles\|See why here]].).

Jeremy: /* Extensions */

2020-05-13T21:08:41Z

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	==Extensions==		==Extensions==
	Extensions, Add-ons, Plug-ins, whatever you call them...		Extensions, Add-ons, Plug-ins, whatever you call them...
	* Privacy		* <u><b>Privacy</b></u>
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm uBlock Origin] - Blocks privacy-invading web content		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm uBlock Origin] - Blocks privacy-invading web content
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb Adblock Plus] - Blocker of privacy-invading web content and obnoxious advertisements<br>''Until the problem of obnoxious ads is solved, we must do this. I am not against content providers monetizing their work, but hijacking my web browser is not the way to do it. The solution is easy: We need a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropayment micropayment] system as ubiquitous as HTTP itself.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb Adblock Plus] - Blocker of privacy-invading web content and obnoxious advertisements<br>''Until the problem of obnoxious ads is solved, we must do this. I am not against content providers monetizing their work, but hijacking my web browser is not the way to do it. The solution is easy: We need a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropayment micropayment] system as ubiquitous as HTTP itself.''
	* Security		* <u><b>Security</b></u>
	* Usability		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lastpass-free-password-ma/hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd?hl=en-US LastPass] - Password Manager - <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">a MUST HAVE!</span>
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/toggle-tabs/amlniobkkcncmkejklnnhkbjkmhfjmla/related?hl=en Toggle Tabs] - Switch between the current and recent / last tabs - a MUST HAVE!		* <u><b>Usability</b></u>
			** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-regex-search/bpelaihoicobbkgmhcbikncnpacdbknn Chrome Regex Search] - Allows you to perform regular expression searches within web page contents - <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">a MUST HAVE!</span>
			** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/toggle-tabs/amlniobkkcncmkejklnnhkbjkmhfjmla/related?hl=en Toggle Tabs] - Switch between the current and recent / last tabs - <span style="font-weight:bold;color:green">a MUST HAVE!</span>
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vtabs/okpnlgbgcfchbicbhjmmhldhkbkfilce vTabs] - Vertical tabs on the left or right side of the browser window<br>''You may not see the power of vertical tabs until you use this extension. It allows you orient the web browser's tabs vertically, at the left or right side of the browser window (rather than horizontally at the top), for optimal visibility, functionality, and productivity -- A must have for any power user.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vtabs/okpnlgbgcfchbicbhjmmhldhkbkfilce vTabs] - Vertical tabs on the left or right side of the browser window<br>''You may not see the power of vertical tabs until you use this extension. It allows you orient the web browser's tabs vertically, at the left or right side of the browser window (rather than horizontally at the top), for optimal visibility, functionality, and productivity -- A must have for any power user.''
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beeline-reader/ifjafammaookpiajfbedmacfldaiamgg BeeLine Reader] or [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mercury-reader/oknpjjbmpnndlpmnhmekjpocelpnlfdi Mercury Reader] - Reformat web pages to make them more readable<br>''A reader function like this is a must have if you read anything more than blurbs -- You are reading more than blurbs, aren't you? While Chrome does have a similar limited functionality built-in, it is very limited.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beeline-reader/ifjafammaookpiajfbedmacfldaiamgg BeeLine Reader] or [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mercury-reader/oknpjjbmpnndlpmnhmekjpocelpnlfdi Mercury Reader] - Reformat web pages to make them more readable<br>''A reader function like this is a must have if you read anything more than blurbs -- You are reading more than blurbs, aren't you? While Chrome does have a similar limited functionality built-in, it is very limited.''
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh Dark Reader] - Changes the color scheme of websites to a dark mode<br>''Dark mode is superior to the obnoxious white backgrounds that are killing eyes everywhere. Better for your eyes and better for your device's battery in many cases (depending on the screen technology).''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh Dark Reader] - Changes the color scheme of websites to a dark mode<br>''Dark mode is superior to the obnoxious white backgrounds that are killing eyes everywhere. Better for your eyes and better for your device's battery in many cases (depending on the screen technology).''
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo Tampermonkey] - Modify any website as seen locally (Greasemonkey compatible)<br>''With this extension, you can write your own (or select from a public repository) scripts that enhance any web site's behavior and/or look and feel.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo Tampermonkey] - Modify any website as seen locally (Greasemonkey compatible)<br>''With this extension, you can write your own (or select from a public repository) scripts that enhance any web site's behavior and/or look and feel.''
	* Development		* <u><b>Development</b></u>
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/connection-forwarder/ahaijnonphgkgnkbklchdhclailflinn Connection Forwarder] - Open source Chromebook app for forwarding connections from/to different ports and interfaces (or to internal android IP)		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/connection-forwarder/ahaijnonphgkgnkbklchdhclailflinn Connection Forwarder] - Open source Chromebook app for forwarding connections from/to different ports and interfaces (or to internal android IP)
	* Other		* <u><b>Other</b></u>

	=Firefox=		=Firefox=

Jeremy: /* Extensions */

2020-03-23T10:21:02Z

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	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo Tampermonkey] - Modify any website as seen locally (Greasemonkey compatible)<br>''With this extension, you can write your own (or select from a public repository) scripts that enhance any web site's behavior and/or look and feel.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo Tampermonkey] - Modify any website as seen locally (Greasemonkey compatible)<br>''With this extension, you can write your own (or select from a public repository) scripts that enhance any web site's behavior and/or look and feel.''
	* Development		* Development
			** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/connection-forwarder/ahaijnonphgkgnkbklchdhclailflinn Connection Forwarder] - Open source Chromebook app for forwarding connections from/to different ports and interfaces (or to internal android IP)
	* Other		* Other

Jeremy: /* Settings */

2020-03-19T02:25:14Z

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	==Settings==		==Settings==
	* Reader Mode chrome://flags/#enable-reader-mode<br>Allows viewing of simplified web pages by selecting 'Customize and control Chrome'>'Distill page' – Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS		* Reader Mode chrome://flags/#enable-reader-mode<br>Allows viewing of simplified web pages by selecting 'Customize and control Chrome'>'Distill page' – Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS
	* etc		* etc
			* chrome://extensions/shortcuts - Configure Keyboard Shortcuts

	==Apps==		==Apps==

Jeremy: /* Extensions */

2020-03-19T02:20:40Z

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	* Security		* Security
	* Usability		* Usability
			** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/toggle-tabs/amlniobkkcncmkejklnnhkbjkmhfjmla/related?hl=en Toggle Tabs] - Switch between the current and recent / last tabs - a MUST HAVE!
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vtabs/okpnlgbgcfchbicbhjmmhldhkbkfilce vTabs] - Vertical tabs on the left or right side of the browser window<br>''You may not see the power of vertical tabs until you use this extension. It allows you orient the web browser's tabs vertically, at the left or right side of the browser window (rather than horizontally at the top), for optimal visibility, functionality, and productivity -- A must have for any power user.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vtabs/okpnlgbgcfchbicbhjmmhldhkbkfilce vTabs] - Vertical tabs on the left or right side of the browser window<br>''You may not see the power of vertical tabs until you use this extension. It allows you orient the web browser's tabs vertically, at the left or right side of the browser window (rather than horizontally at the top), for optimal visibility, functionality, and productivity -- A must have for any power user.''
	** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beeline-reader/ifjafammaookpiajfbedmacfldaiamgg BeeLine Reader] or [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mercury-reader/oknpjjbmpnndlpmnhmekjpocelpnlfdi Mercury Reader] - Reformat web pages to make them more readable<br>''A reader function like this is a must have if you read anything more than blurbs -- You are reading more than blurbs, aren't you? While Chrome does have a similar limited functionality built-in, it is very limited.''		** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beeline-reader/ifjafammaookpiajfbedmacfldaiamgg BeeLine Reader] or [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mercury-reader/oknpjjbmpnndlpmnhmekjpocelpnlfdi Mercury Reader] - Reformat web pages to make them more readable<br>''A reader function like this is a must have if you read anything more than blurbs -- You are reading more than blurbs, aren't you? While Chrome does have a similar limited functionality built-in, it is very limited.''
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	* Development		* Development
	* Other		* Other




	=Firefox=		=Firefox=

Jeremy at 15:59, 9 February 2020

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	** Restartless Restart		** Restartless Restart
	** UAControl (requirement of pipelight)		** UAControl (requirement of pipelight)

			=eLinks=
			[http://elinks.or.cz/ eLinks] is an advanced and well-established feature-rich text mode web (HTTP/FTP/..) browser. ELinks can render both frames and tables, is highly customizable and can be extended via Lua or Guile scripts. It is quite portable and runs on a variety of platforms.
			<br>''This is a must-have for text-based access to the web.''

Jeremy at 15:52, 9 February 2020

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