Switchfast Blog: The Future of IT
Work Smarter: 10 Firefox Extensions to Improve Efficiency
Friday, April 16, 2010 by George Tobin
In a small business setting, time can be your worst enemy,
especially when you don't have the necessary tools to complete a
given task and maximize efficiency.
As the second-most popular Web browser, Firefox has a bounty of
add-ons and extensions created by third-party developers that
integrate functions into the browser. These supplements can
assist with social networking, file exchange, task automation, and
others. Keeping your focus on daily workflow can improve work
quality and enhance your user experience.
Logan Kugler over at Computerworld.com has found
10 extensions best for business users, as it would take a long
time to search through the thousands of extensions available to
users. Here are the ten:
1. Drag &
Drop.io - Share large files or groups of files with
colleagues, clients, and contractors over the Web - free for drops
of up to 100 MB
2. LinkedIn
Companion - Menu, add people, see recently update
profiles, and LinkedIn icons on "From" email lists - all buttons
added directly to your web browser
3. Gliider
- Collect all the information you need while on the go - basically
a data storehouse for travelers which allows users to collect and
retain information (flight, nearby restaurants, hotel prices, etc)
all in one location
4. iMacros
- Use macros in Excel? This adds the same functionality as well as
creating, editing and accessing from a Firefox sidebar
5. Xmarks Bookmark
and Password Sync - Establish a single repository of
research, online applications, and other resources that are
accessible anywhere by any browser - just log into the My Xmarks
console from the Xmarks menu under Tools (after installed)
6. WiseStamp Email
Signature - Highly customizable signature blocks to Web
mail messages, also allowing you to manage multiple data sources
within each signature
7. Twitter
Search - Integrates Twitter's search function into
Firefox's built-in search box
8. Foxy SEO
Tool - Provides tools for spotting security problems,
identifying plagiarism, and conducting traffic analysis as well as
links to top social media sites (to plug your content)
9. Yoono -
Bringing the most popular social media sites all under one sidebar,
easily manage several accounts over multiple platforms
10. Gmail Manager - Enhances Gmail
experience, allowing multiple account switching without logging out
of any
If any of these sound like perfect fits for your daily routine,
hit the link to find out where to install it and get moving
toward an efficient tomorrow.
Until Next Time -
Matthew Hymel
Switchfast Technologies
Chicago IT Support &
Consulting
Rochester
IT Support & Consulting
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