5. Tab to Window by Sogame

Tab to Window is a simple add-on that lets you move a tab to a new window. This can be handy if you need to view two web pages at once, and both of the pages you need to view are already open. Tab to Window can be invoked by right click on a tab, and selecting "Move to New Window," or by using a keyboard shortcut. Tabs can also be copied to a new window.

4. Tryagain by Mathijs Lagerberg

Tryagain is awesome - especially if you use a laptop, and frequently hop around wireless networks. Tryagain simply continues to try to load a page when a connection cannot be established. This add-on is most useful to me right after I open my Macbook and try to load a website, when my Macbook is still connecting to WiFi. Tryagain can be configured to have a maximum number of retries. The time between each retry can also be adjusted.

3. Second Search by SHIMODA Hiroshi

If you already use Firefox, there is a good chance you use the search bar on the upper right side of the window. And if you are like me, you usually use the search bar for Google queries, but occasionally use it to search other websites too. This is where Second Search shines. After you type a query into the search bar, and before you hit enter, Second Search allows you to hit the up arrow, and select from a list of your installed search engines. When you hit enter this time, Firefox will search with your engine you chose, but still keep the active engine in the search box the same. Perfect!

2. Firebug by Joe Hewitt, Justin Dolske, and robcee

Firebug is probably the most useful add-on for those who make websites. This is how the Firebug developers describe this add-on: "Firebug integrates with Firefox to put a wealth of development tools at your fingertips while you browse. You can edit, debug, and monitor CSS, HTML, and JavaScript live in any web page." I often use Firebug to tweak my CSS to perfection. This saves a lot of time over making tiny tweaks in my local editor, saving the file to my server, and reloading the page. But Firebug offers other tools too, such as the network analyzer which can calculate the total time, and total file size of a website. This can be used to pinpoint loading bottlenecks.

Another great benefit of having Firebug installed is the ability to utilize its console. The console shows outgoing AJAX requests, as well as anything that you send to the console (for debug purposes.) One can easily output to the console in JavaScript by calling console.log('Hello console!');. Another Firefox add-on called FirePHP adds a console layer for PHP scripts. FirePHP sends its console output in the headers of a browser-server connection, leaving clean output from the PHP code. (This is better than the common method of using echo(); to debug PHP, as this can ruin AJAX pages.) Overall, Firebug is essential tool for any modern web developer.

Update: If you are like me, and design websites on a small, 13" widescreen Macbook, then you might be interested in Widerbug by Collin Allen. Widerbug is a tweaked version of Firebug that pops up on the side of your screen, instead of the bottom.

1. Adblock Plus by Wladimir Palant

Adblock Plus is one of the most used Firefox add-ons, and it is easy to see why. Adblock Plus effectively removes all ads on the internet. Having all of your favorite websites clean, and ad-free is a very good thing. All of the work is done behind the scenes, and it is like the ads where never there in the first place. Adblock Plus works by subscribing to a list of ad providers. This black list is than used to filter incoming content. If you do want to see ads for a specific website, however, it is easy to tell Adblock Plus to show ads just for one or two websites. The only drawback about this add-on is the shock, and disappointment felt by browsing the internet on someone else's browser.

Well that about wraps up my favorite Firefox add-ons. Before I go though, I would like to give an honorable mention to Screengrab! by Andy M. I don't use this add-on much, but it is quite handy if I ever need to take a screen shot of a website. So let me know what you think of these add-ons in the comments section. Maybe you have a personal favorite add-on that you would like to share. Let me know! Thanks for reading!

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Specifications

• Sony Vaio VGN-FZ190
• 2.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor with 4 MB shared L2 Cache
• 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
• 160 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; DVD-RW Optical Disk Drive
• One FireWire 400, three USB 2.0 ports, and VGA, S-video, and HDMI display outputs
• 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet; Wireless b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Built-in webcam w/ microphone
• NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT GPU
• 15.4" XBRITE-HiColor Display, 1280 x 800 resolution
• Built-in Memory Stick Pro, and SD Card readers
• Windows Vista Business (currently partitioned with Ubuntu - will these this on if buyer chooses)
• Sony's Specification PDF

The laptop will include the power adapter, and a case for both the laptop, and cables (shown in picture.) I can also include a copy of Microsoft Office Student Teacher Edition for the buyer. One note that I should mention is that the laptop has my name etched in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Other than that, this has been a great laptop to me, and it is still in perfect working condition. My reason for selling this laptop is that I bought a Macbook towards the end of last semester, and this thing has just been collecting dust since then. (Though, I can assure you that the laptop will be completely dust-free for the buyer. :p )

Price - Contact

I am asking $1200 for this Sony Vaio. I am trying to sell this soon, so the price is negotiable. Also, if the buyer lives outside of LA, there will be an additional cost for shipping. Please email me if you have questions, and are interested. Thanks for reading!

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Joining the Spirit of Troy has consumed a lot of my time, but being part of this band is also very rewarding. One such reward is regularly being on TV. This time, the band is going to be on ESPN in a battle of the Bands contest. We filmed this a couple of months ago after a Saturday morning practice, and we are pretty happy to finally see the result. You can see the video of us playing the theme to the Raiders of the Lost Arc online at ESPN's website. You can also vote for the best band at the website. So, if you are so inclined, please vote for USC! The winning band will be announced on College Gameday on October 11.

If you want to see more of the Trojan Marching Band, check out a USC football game, or come on campus any Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday afternoon in the Fall to hear us practice.

Fight on!

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Introducing BenBeitzel.com, the latest creation from JAVConcepts. BenBeitzel.com is the "officially rad website for Benjamin R. Beitzel," a musician, actor, DJ, and a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

One of my favorite parts about this new website is the videos page. Ben has produced a number of short videos with himself, and with his band Lovenotes. Ben's videos are creative and innovative, and are certainly a joy a to watch. The award winning Rhythm of the Park is a great example of Ben's talent.

Other sections of the website include recent news, a schedule of events, DJ testimonials, and a short Bio page with contact information.

Be sure to check out this new website, and let me know what you think by leaving a comment! If you like Ben's work, and can't get enough, then try the new Lovenotes CD entitled The Early Years, now available on iTunes.

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Mozilla's popular web browser is about to be 3! Version 3 that is. Firefox 3 is faster, more secure, and more customizable than ever before. A new downloads manager, single-click bookmarking, and less intrusive password remembering are just a few of the 14,000 improvements to the browser.

In an effort to Spread Firefox, users of the browser are attempting to set a world record of the most software downloaded within 24 hours. Help set a Guinness World Record by pledging to download Firefox 3 on its release day. The browser is expected to be released in June.

Can't wait until the release date? Download the Firefox 3 release candidate now!

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