Web Browser Add-On of the Day

February 2009

FireFTP lets you access a full-featured File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client from right within your browser window, giving you the ability to upload and download files to and from FTP servers.

If you've used the Opera browser before, chances are you're familiar with Speed Dial. This add-on brings the same functionality to Firefox, allowing you access your favorite websites from the custom keypad.

Clean and Close is a Firefox add-on which replaces the Clean Up button in the browser's Download Manager.

Flickr incorporates the search engine for Flickr right into your browser's built-in Search Box, giving you the ability to rifle through millions of photos.

Firefox Showcase is an extension that puts a whole new spin on tab management. All open tabs are displayed as thumbnail images in a single location.

AlphaTicker incorporates a scrolling stock ticker into your browser's toolbar section. Clicking on a symbol will take you directly to that respective stock or currency's AlphaTrade Finance summary page.

CraigZilla couples the popular classified site Craigslist with your browser, giving you the upper hand when it comes to sifting through its vast number of listings.

Sxipper securely stores names, passwords, and other data that you frequently enter on various websites.

NASA Night Launch gives your browser a very dark, sleek overall look. It contrasts well if you are running with a dark desktop and goes above and beyond what many standard themes provide.

DownThemAll! is an extremely powerful download manager and accelerator. This feature-rich extension not only speeds up your downloads but allows you to easily retrieve links and images from a web page.