Suggested Web Browser Plugins

chrome

firefox

  • [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.

plugins

  • 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

themes

internet explorer

opera

safari

Opt-out


-- JoeyArmstrong - 11 Aug 2010

Topic revision: r6 - 2010-09-15 - 12:20:23 - JoeyArmstrong
 
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