Firefox 3.0 RC1 was released a couple of weeks ago, so I switched… so far, me likie. There are a lot of new features, but I’ll only mention the top two I really liked and noticed the most. Before we start, if you’re planning on upgrading, make sure you backup all your bookmarks, passwords, etc. Some of the plugins are not compatible with FF 3.0 RC1. Keep in mind that this release is called RC1 (Release Candidate 1) because it’s still considered to be in beta phase. However, I’ve been using it for two weeks now and I had no problems so far (or when upgrading). You can download it here.
The first one (and the best new feature IMO) is that when you start typing something in your address bar, Firefox automatically (AJAX-efied!) searches through your bookmarks and shows you results as a drop down menu. Say you had Wikipedia bookmarked, as soon as you type wiki, you’ll see Wikipedia listed in the drop down menu.
The other thing is the new tag feature that allows you to add tags to the pages you bookmark and have them show up in the search result as well. These are both great features that are very, very useful.
Since we’re talking about Firefox, I thought I mention two new add-ons as well:
Better Gmail 2.0
Better Gmail is an extension that changes the look of your Gmail account using Graasemonkey user scripts.
Some features include: Gmail interface change, hide menus (such as Gmail Invitation box), hide Spam count, and a lot more. Here are some screenshots I took to show you the new interface. There are three interface to chose from, but this one is the only one that actually looks different (and better!) The other interface changes only change the theme colors.
FoxyTunes
Suggested by member GlassAdam, FoxyTunes is a plugin that adds allows you to control a wide range of media players right from you Firefox. The author adds that this plugin can “find lyrics, covers, videos, bios and much more with a click right from your browser”. I personally haven’t tried it because I mostly listen to Internet Radio, but I hear great things about this plugin. Try it if you spend a lot of time browsing the Net while listening to music~
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May 25th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I’ve been waiting for FF3 to come out of beta since I want my add-ons to work without problems.
…Especially my FoxyTunes!
May 25th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I’ve been wondering if I should try out the FF3 beta.. Maybe I will..
I mean, I love Firefox. Why haven’t I?
May 26th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Firefox 3? Really? Man I don’t wanna download new stuff…anything significant that I need in there? I mean I don’t have Gmail…
May 26th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Not really~
You don’t even need FF3 for the Gmail hack.
May 27th, 2008 at 9:28 am
On a completely unrelated sidenote…I love my GIF avatar…
…no matter what song I’m listening to…it always seems like they are dancing to it…
May 27th, 2008 at 10:41 am
That dance is from Vocaloid, right?
May 27th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Or, at least, that’s what I always see it associated with.
May 27th, 2008 at 10:59 am
And, of course, I’m wrong. With further research, it’s apparently from Galaxy Angel.
Sorry for the three comments in a row, Fox!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:28 am
It’s from this dance. English name is “Caramelldansen”.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I know the name of the song and am familiar with all of the dancing videos people make, I just didn’t know where the dance itself originated from.
You know. The hand-on-head thing.
I love the videos, though. I’ve watched so many, it’s almost sick. Just last month my interest was renewed for them after watching a particularly good Gundam 00 one.