Perhaps the greatest browser innovation to hit the scene over the past several years is the tab. Although most of us probably take it for granted at this point, tabbed browsing added a new level of convenience to our daily lives. Long gone are the days where multitasking meant having several browser windows open at the same time. These 11 free add-ons take tabbed browsing to the next level.
FoxTab
FoxTab converts your open browser tabs into a visually appealing three-dimensional display. Preview images of each tab are displayed in one of six configurable layouts, giving you the ability to quickly flip through the open set.
Tab Mix Plus
Tab Mix Plus greatly enhances the application's tabbed browsing features. Included are dozens of options involving tab duplication, merging, focus, and much more.
Tab Scope
Tab Scope lets you preview the contents of a tab without actually activating it. A small pop-up window, containing a real-time image of the respective webpage, is displayed whenever the mouse cursor is placed over a title in the browser's Tab Bar.
IE7pro
IE7pro greatly improves upon the functionality of your Web browser. Included are enhanced tab options, customizable ad filters and search engines, modified mouse gestures and much more.
ColorfulTabs
ColorfulTabs displays each open tab in a different color. The coloring scheme can be set to randomize, use a default palette, or generate based on domain name.
Speed Dial
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.
TabCloser
TabCloser incorporates a new option in your browser's tab context menu which gives you the ability to close all open tabs for a specific website.
TabsLock
TabsLock is an add-on that transforms your Caps Lock key into a Google Chrome 'launcher'. When running, TabsLock hijacks your Caps Lock key, configuring it to automatically open and put into focus a new tab in the Chrome browser.
Undo Closed Tabs Button
This add-on lets you undo closed tabs with just one click on your browser's Tab Bar or within its context menu. It also allows you to save anywhere from 1 to 99 closed tabs in memory.
Tabs Open Relative
Tabs Open Relative places newly opened tabs directly to the right of the active selection, making navigation much easier.
Firefox Showcase
Firefox Showcase is an add-on that puts a whole new spin on tab management. All open tabs within Firefox are displayed as thumbnail images in a single location.
