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Customize Firefox with Add-ons

Pt. 4 of 10 | 2:51 |

Firefox 101

Thursday December 11, 2008

As it stands, Firefox is a good web browser and a viable alternative to the browsers that are bundled on Mac and Windows PCs. What really sets Firefox apart from other browsers though is the huge library of Add-ons. These are free "extensions" that change Firefox's behavior to better suit individual wants and needs in a web browser.

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Show Notes

- "Add-ons" extend or alter the functionality of Firefox.

- Visit the Firefox Add-ons page to see what's available.

- The left-hand navigation panel makes it easier to sort through and refine your own choices from among the thousands of Add-on options.

- If there's a specific Add-on or functionality you're looking to add to Firefox, use the search bar at the top of the page.

- On you chosen Add-on's page, see the reviews and star rating to get an idea of how well this Add-on will suit your needs.

- To install an Add-on in Firefox, click on the Add to Firefox button on the Add-on's details page.

- Firefox will need to be restarted after you've installed your Add-on.

- You can add multiple add-ons and then restart when all installations are finished to save time.

To see and mange installed Add-ons

- Click on Tools in the Firefox menu bar and select Add-ons.

- The Add-ons window appears and shows a list of all installed Add-ons.

- Clicking on individual entries in the Add-ons list allows you to change or remove Add-ons.

- Clicking on the Get Add-ons icon will allow you to search and install new Add-ons.

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