Top Firefox Add-ons of 2008

You Can Find a Firefox Add-on to Help You Do Whatever Moves You!

There are so many add-ons and extensions available for the Firefox browser that anyone can find something to help them do what they do, no matter what their browsing needs are. As a writer and researcher, I have a few specific needs. I wander the internet for inspiration and then I research those ideas extensively, requiring careful cataloging and citation information. It always helps when I can get in "the zone" and music is great for tuning out the outside world and getting me in my groove. The following is a list of my personal favorite Firefox add-ons, and apparently I'm not the only one. These are some of the most popular Firefox add-ons you'll find. They're easy to use, reliable and definitely handy.



Get in the groove!

Fire.fm is a winner of the Extend Firefox 3 contest. It gives you direct access to the extensive library of music at Last.fm from your browser. Although you can create an account at Last.fm and set up customized selections, it isn't necessary to do so. Simply click on the "Pick a Station to Play" button in your browser, select "Start a Station" and enter the name of an artist you're in the mood for. Fire.fm will search for stations containing that artist and begin playing music from that and similar artists effortlessly. This add-on claims to be "the ultimate add-on for the music junkie" and I don't doubt it.

Find inspiration....

StumbleUpon is addictive in the extreme. The creator's simple explanation is that StumbleUpon discovers websites based on your interests, learns what you like, and brings you more. I'd have to add to that that StumbleUpon will help you find interests that you never knew you had and expand your world. It brings surfing the internet to a whole new level and delivers some amazing web content right to your fingertips. You do need to register at StumbleUpon.com and enter your interests, but from there the process is simple and painless. Simply click the Stumble! button in your web browser and you're on your way to being amazed, entertained and inspired.

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