Five Firefox extensions that need to be updated
I, like most of the hard-core nerds on the interwebz, have upgraded to the beta of Firefox 3. This was initially supposed to be something I could play around with, while still using Firefox 2 for daily use. But I didn’t count on how amazing FFX 3 would be. It’s faster. MUCH faster. The new address bar is amazing. And I can’t go back to FFX 2. I can’t. This presents me with a few problems. Okay, one problem. One big problem. Extension support. There are far too many extensions that haven’t been updated to work with the newer version of Firefox.
Thankfully, a little extension called Nightly Tester Tools comes in to save the day in most cases. It forces extensions that aren’t yet compatible to work in newer versions of Firefox, including the latest nightly updates. Unfortunately, there are many extensions that won’t work, even with NTT installed. Extensions that I love and really, really hate doing without.
02.21.08Untangling the Web III: Instant Gratification
Instant Messaging has been around almost as long as the internet itself. And before Instant Messaging, there were message boards and chat rooms. It can be an easy way to keep in touch with your real-world friends, a way to chat with the folks you meet online or an effective tool to communicate with the people you work with. Unfortunately, for far too long Instant Messaging has required downloading and installing one of a myriad of programs. This makes it a hassle when your workplace won’t allow you to install programs or if you’re at a public computer. Thankfully, several online applications have been created in the last couple years that make it possible to send and receive instant messages from your web browser. I’ve got two IM applications I want to focus on today: Meebo and Google Talk. I’m also going to discuss an IM-like application called Twitter.
Like a lot of you reading this, I spend a great deal of time online. There are also times I need to be at computers other than my home PC. In order to best keep in touch with my friends, of both the virtual and real-world variety, I need applications that move beyond the desktop. I need applications that I can use anywhere. Which is why I use Meebo and Google Talk for Instant Messaging. Twitter, while not an Instant Messaging application, is another way to keep in contact with your friends and let them know what you’re up to.
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