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diff --git a/old/published/IE7Add-Ons.txt b/old/published/IE7Add-Ons.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..28c05ad --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/IE7Add-Ons.txt @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +No web browser is perfect and no web browser does everything just the way everyone wants it to, which why more and more browsers are opening themselves up to user-created extensions. One of Firefox's most appealing features is it's extensibility, but Internet Explorer users need not be left out in the cold -- Internet Explorer 7 has some nice extensions too. Here's our round up of the seven best ways to trick out Internet Explorer 7. + +1. ieSpell http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=info&itemid=1513531 + +It's a shame IE7 didn't integrate a spell checker, but not to worry ieSpell lets you have your Internet Explorer and eat your spell checker too. Once installed IeSpell does a nice job of staying out of the way until you need it. There are three ways to activate ieSpell, from the tools menu, from its own top level menu and from the contextual (right click) menu. If you happen to using a branded version of IE7 such as those from MSN or AOL that last option will be your only means of accessing ieSpell. (also available for IE6) + +2. Inline Search http://www.ieforge.com/InlineSearch/HomePage + +Inline search supercharges your IE searching capabilities providing find-as-you-type functionality. Once installed the default CRTL-F shortcut will bring up a toolbar at the base of your window that mimics the search functionality of Firefox's built-in search. Find as you type, highlight all instances of your search terms on the page or make your search case sensitive. Regrettably the keyboard shortcuts aren't customizable so you'll want to memorize the following shortcuts: ESC to close the search pane when in focus, F3 or ENTER find the next occurrence and SHIFT-F3 or Shift-Enter to find the previous occurrence. (also available for IE6) + +3. IE7 Open Last Closed Tab http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=info&itemid=3119163 + +Open Last Closed Tab does exactly what it says. This add-on creates a keyboard shortcut (ALT-X) to restore the last tab after it's been closed. It isn't the most glamorous of add-ons, but it'll save you from your fat-fingered mistakes and overly-hasty decisions. + +4. Add more search engines. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/searchguide/en-en/default.mspx + +Let's face it Microsoft's Live Search is a dog and everyone on the internet knows it. But don't worry you can add new search engines with ease. Head over to the Search provider's page and grab the some of the prebuilt search tool. Want to create your own? It's easy just open the search engine of your choice and search for "TEST" then Just paste the resulting URL in the search provider box, give your engine a name and hit install. IE will take care of the rest. + + +5. Trailfire http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=info&itemid=3053984 + +Trailfire is a new way to leave behind notes on web pages. Trailfire members can download and install the Trailfire add-on for IE7 and start sharing "trails" with fellow users. For the uninitiated, Trailmarks, are notes on individual web pages which create an interpretive trail of notes across the web that other Trailfire users can follow and comment on. (also available for IE6) + +6. Stumbleupon http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=info&itemid=2831472 + +Haven't tried the random web yet? The Stumbleupon toolbar for IE lets you stumble and bumble your way through the web by "channel surfing" through sites that like-minded users have marked as interesting, helpful or informative. For a full background on StumbleUpon see [our review][1] of social bookmarking sites. Caution highly addictive. (also available for IE6) + + +7. Google Preview http://ackroyd.de/googlepreview-ie/ + +Want to see a preview of a web page before you visit? The GooglePreviewIE toolbar provides a customized results page with thumbnail previews for popular sites like Google, Yahoo and Amazon. The GooglePreviewIE toolbar images are only visible when search through the toolbar, a normal search will still give you the default results. Handy for Image and product searches. (also available for IE6) + +[1]: http://www.wired.com/news/technology/internet/0,72070-1.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1 "Social Bookmarking Showdown page 2"
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