Browser extensions, sometimes referred to as plug-ins or add-ons, are tiny pieces of software that enhances one's Web browsing experience. If you can think of a common computing task, then a browser extension has probably already been written to more easily accomplish it. Although browser extensions are written for all major Web browsers, Chad Mairn will highlight how to find and install useful extensions on Chrome and Firefox browsers. Safari and Internet Explorer users don't fear because Chad Mairn will highlight a few great extensions there as well.
6. What is a browser extension?
Sometimes referred to as plug-ins or as add-ons,
extensions are tiny pieces of software that enhance
(i.e., extend the functionality) of a Web browser.
I like to think of them as “apps.”
7. Extension – extends a browser’s functionality.
Plug-in – a link to an external program (e.g., Flash).
Add-on – extends the functionality of a program
(e.g., toolbar)
Accelerator – Add-ons for Internet Explorer.
Note: the differences between a plug-in and an add-on
are clear as mud!
21. Accelerator
Add-ons in Internet Explorer are called
Accelerators and they help users “to
perform many common tasks” like
translation or mapping a street address.
27. Some of my favorite Safari plug-ins are:
Firebug lite
LiveShare
measureit
Safari AdBlock
Xmarks
28. is a browser plugin for Firefox and Internet Explorer
that provides direct access to your library's resources.
Read more at: http://libx.org/
SPC LibX presentation: http://goo.gl/lhbGs