Suggested Web Browser Plugins

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[T]ools, Add-Ons
Click the Get Add-ons tab
Click Browse All Add-ons in the top right corner
Search for plugins of interest then click their "Add to Firefox" install button.

NOTE Browser plugins may be user and platform specific. Be sure to install them in all unique environments that you work in.

plugin	description
Adblock Plus	Redirect known advertising websites to localhost disabling access and tracking. Contents on websites can also be manually/permanently blocked on demand
FEBE	Firefox Environment Backup Extension
Flash Block	All flash streams/advertising are replaced by icons, streams will only play when a flashblock icon is clicked
Google Cookies	Opt out of google advertising cookies, simply deleting cookies will not do what you expect.
IE Tab	Use explorer's engine internally to access IE-only websites from within firefox
No Script	Selective javascript blocking. This plugin will help prevent damage caused by malicious onLoad scripts and redirection.
Beef Taco	Targeted Advertising Cookie Opt-Out