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.

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3. What is a Web browser?
A program that allows users to view Web pages.
Chrome
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari

4. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_web_browsers

5. Source: http://goo.gl/wDlU

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!

8. Finding extensions in Chrome
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11. Demo: Finding &
Installing a
Chrome
Extension

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13. Some of my favorite Chrome extensions are:
 Firebug Lite
 goo.gl URL Shortener
 LibX
 Pinterest Pin It
 Springpad
Explore the

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Finding extensions in Firefox
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17. No ads etc.!

18. Demo: Finding &
Installing a
Firefox
Extension

19. Some of my favorite Firefox extensions are:
 Firebug
 LibX
 LinkChecker
 Live HTTP Headers
 Readability
 Web Developer
Browse

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Finding add-ons in Internet Explorer
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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.

22. Internet Explorer 9

23. Demo: Finding &
Installing an
Internet
Explorer Add-on

24. Some of my favorite Internet Explorer add-ons are:
 Bing toolbar
 LastPass
 LibX
 ReadOnWeb
 StumbleUpon

25. Finding add-ons in Safari

26. Demo: Finding &
Installing a
Safari Extension

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

29. What are your favorite extensions?

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