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'''Firefox''' is a popular web browser program, which many Mac and PC users use as an alternative to the defaults e.g. Apple's Safari. Firefox can be customised in various ways, including the use of free '''add-ons'''. | '''Firefox''' is a popular web browser program, which many Mac and PC users use as an alternative to the defaults e.g. Apple's Safari. Firefox can be customised in various ways, including the use of free '''add-ons'''. As Firefox is an open source product, anyone can contribute these. This page summarises some that have been used and recommended by authoritative commentators on security or by CMUG members. | ||
Some of these improve security and privacy. [http://www.macworld.com/article/147054/2010/03/firefox_privacy.html?lsrc=nl_mwweek_h_cbstories An article in MacWorld] (reprinted from CSO) recommended seven: | Some of these improve security and privacy. [http://www.macworld.com/article/147054/2010/03/firefox_privacy.html?lsrc=nl_mwweek_h_cbstories An article in MacWorld] (reprinted from CSO) recommended seven: | ||
# '''NoScript''' which blocks and blacklists JavaScript, Java, Flash, and other plug-ins by default. Many websites rely on these plug-in technologies, so you have to whitelist sites for them to function. Using the NoScript status bar icon, you can whitelist on a temporary basis or add sites to your permanent whitelist. This preemptive script blocking tool is a must for any Firefox user. | # '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722/ NoScript]''' which blocks and blacklists JavaScript, Java, Flash, and other plug-ins by default. Many websites rely on these plug-in technologies, so you have to whitelist sites for them to function. Using the NoScript status bar icon, you can whitelist on a temporary basis or add sites to your permanent whitelist. This preemptive script blocking tool is a must for any Firefox user. | ||
#'''BetterPrivacy''' lets you manage Flash cookies (an enhanced way of storing information about you and your online activities). | #'''BetterPrivacy''' lets you manage Flash cookies (an enhanced way of storing information about you and your online activities). | ||
#'''Adblock Plus''' gives granular control over page elements such as ads/banners content in your browser experience. Although it does use a region-specific block list, you can configure filters with great flexibility, blocking or allowing content as you see fit. | #'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865/ Adblock Plus]''' gives granular control over page elements such as ads/banners content in your browser experience. Although it does use a region-specific block list, you can configure filters with great flexibility, blocking or allowing content as you see fit. | ||
#'''Foxproxy''', a feature-rich proxy management add-on. | #'''Foxproxy''', a feature-rich proxy management add-on. | ||
#'''Firebug''' allows us to monitor, debug and edit the content of any website live in any webpage within the browser. It’s helpful in investigating websites that seem slightly fishy. | #'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843/ Firebug]''' allows us to monitor, debug and edit the content of any website live in any webpage within the browser. It’s helpful in investigating websites that seem slightly fishy. | ||
#'''Torbutton''' allows you to configure Firefox to use Tor, a distributed, community run network that provides relative anonymity/privacy to those utilizing it. Torbutton allows for a Firefox user to easily and quickly turn on Tor for some basic anonymity in their Internet activities. | #'''Torbutton''' allows you to configure Firefox to use Tor, a distributed, community run network that provides relative anonymity/privacy to those utilizing it. Torbutton allows for a Firefox user to easily and quickly turn on Tor for some basic anonymity in their Internet activities. | ||
#'''FireGPG''' allows integration with the cross-platform, free software encryption suite GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard), a free encryption tool. | #'''FireGPG''' allows integration with the cross-platform, free software encryption suite GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard), a free encryption tool. | ||
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*'''Flash Block''' which blocks all Flash items on web sites. It also has a white list for sites you want to see Flash, and if you want to see something that is blocked, just click on it and it will appear. | *'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/433/ Flash Block]''' which blocks all Flash items on web sites. It also has a white list for sites you want to see Flash, and if you want to see something that is blocked, just click on it and it will appear. | ||
*'''TrackMeNot''' | *'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3173/ TrackMeNot]''' protects users against search data profiling by issuing randomized queries to popular search engines. | ||
*'''Web of Trust''' (WOT) rates every link on every page for trustworthiness, and blocks bad pages (but can be overridden). | *'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3456/ Web of Trust]''' (WOT) rates every link on every page for trustworthiness, and blocks bad pages (but can be overridden). | ||
CMUG member Jon Glass adds: | CMUG member Jon Glass adds: | ||
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Marvin Robertson recommends: | Marvin Robertson recommends: | ||
* '''Bible Toolbar''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first. | * '''[http://bibletoolbar.net/ Bible Toolbar]''', a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the [http://www.biblegateway.com/ Bible Gateway] site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first. | ||
Dan Stewart adds: | Dan Stewart adds: | ||
*'''Xmarks''' (formerly FoxMarks), helps syncing bookmarks if you have multiple computers, also backs up bookmarks. | *'''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2410/ Xmarks]''' (formerly FoxMarks), helps syncing bookmarks if you have multiple computers, also backs up bookmarks. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ Add-ons for Firefox] at mozilla.org | |||
==Contributors== | ==Contributors== | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 24 May 2010
Firefox is a popular web browser program, which many Mac and PC users use as an alternative to the defaults e.g. Apple's Safari. Firefox can be customised in various ways, including the use of free add-ons. As Firefox is an open source product, anyone can contribute these. This page summarises some that have been used and recommended by authoritative commentators on security or by CMUG members.
Some of these improve security and privacy. An article in MacWorld (reprinted from CSO) recommended seven:
- NoScript which blocks and blacklists JavaScript, Java, Flash, and other plug-ins by default. Many websites rely on these plug-in technologies, so you have to whitelist sites for them to function. Using the NoScript status bar icon, you can whitelist on a temporary basis or add sites to your permanent whitelist. This preemptive script blocking tool is a must for any Firefox user.
- BetterPrivacy lets you manage Flash cookies (an enhanced way of storing information about you and your online activities).
- Adblock Plus gives granular control over page elements such as ads/banners content in your browser experience. Although it does use a region-specific block list, you can configure filters with great flexibility, blocking or allowing content as you see fit.
- Foxproxy, a feature-rich proxy management add-on.
- Firebug allows us to monitor, debug and edit the content of any website live in any webpage within the browser. It’s helpful in investigating websites that seem slightly fishy.
- Torbutton allows you to configure Firefox to use Tor, a distributed, community run network that provides relative anonymity/privacy to those utilizing it. Torbutton allows for a Firefox user to easily and quickly turn on Tor for some basic anonymity in their Internet activities.
- FireGPG allows integration with the cross-platform, free software encryption suite GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard), a free encryption tool.
MacWorld readers added:
- Flash Block which blocks all Flash items on web sites. It also has a white list for sites you want to see Flash, and if you want to see something that is blocked, just click on it and it will appear.
- TrackMeNot protects users against search data profiling by issuing randomized queries to popular search engines.
- Web of Trust (WOT) rates every link on every page for trustworthiness, and blocks bad pages (but can be overridden).
CMUG member Jon Glass adds:
- "When I do a new install of Firefox I always install three extensions immediately without fail. The first two are AdBlock Plus and NoScript. I believe that with those two you are pretty set. Without Javascript I don't think Flash can launch. I do recommend using adBlock with care though. There are some really good and rather small sites that depend on ad revenue to survive; if you are a regular at one of these sites it is only fair to unblock such sites. For instance I unblock MacObserver.
- The third extension I install is tree-style tabs. Beats any other tab system hands down."
Marvin Robertson recommends:
- Bible Toolbar, a great tool for anyone in ministry. It allows you to instantly open in parallel columns any two Bible versions or translations available on the Bible Gateway site. You can also use it for word searches in the Bible versions you have selected. Another plus is that you control the search right from your Bible Toolbar without having to go to Bible Gateway first.
Dan Stewart adds:
- Xmarks (formerly FoxMarks), helps syncing bookmarks if you have multiple computers, also backs up bookmarks.
External links
- Add-ons for Firefox at mozilla.org
Contributors
Originally contributed on Mac-Ministry by Marvin Robertson, Jon Glass and Dan Stewart, March 15 2010