Ok, I know by now anyone savvy enough to use a computer uses FireFox. But I bet there’s still a ton of people out there who still don’t use this browser and who are either too lazy to install and switch to a slightly different format or are just plain clueless. Either way, today is your lucky day.

First, why FireFox? It’s simple. It’s the best browser for use and security. You won’t have to worry about pop-ups and even if you did get a couple through there’s ways to simply kill that ad from ever being displayed again. This is what makes FireFox superior overall, its extensions. Brilliant ‘widgets’ enhance your browser to superhero levels. Below I link my top 10 extensions which you can easily install and use or not use. Disabling extensions is as easy as using them in most cases. While don’t consider this scripture here is an article on the top 20 extensions and another for top 10 extensions to avoid.

1. Mouse Gestures
Mouse Gestures are shortcuts for simple net navigation moves. So, you just ‘draw’ a short line left and your browser goes back one page, draw a line down, then back up and your page reloads. You can customize as you see fit, once you get used to this base web navigation will never be the same.

2. Adblock Plus
So you’re surfing and there’s some nasty man pr0n in the corner. Right click, ad block and you will never see that image again. Ever. Or your money back.

3. Foxmarks
If you are ultimate nerd like me and have 3 different computers that factor into your daily life then Foxmarks is a must. Stores all your bookmarks online so that any FireFox you use can access it. Fully secure and synch stealths it’s way to basically giving you one set of bookmarks anywhere you are. Oh yeah, HD crash? Just login to get them all back.

4. DownThemAll!
For the leecher nation, displays a box on a webpage with all files selectable and downloadable. Great for any site with multiple mp3s and videos.

5. FireFTP / Chatzilla
A nice integrated FTP and IRC client programs for FireFox. While both are pretty standard for they both get the job done. Although Kamen should post Spork IRC up here, stingy bastard…

6. Tab Effects
A simple transition between tabs. It 3d’s the look. Don’ty be a selfish bastard and use this if on a crap rig, they say it’s a bit of a hog but that’s just for the welfare cases.

7. Fasterfox
It’s basically meth for FireFox. Speeds it up and keeps it revving until it crashes. Much like your meth head cousin.

8. IE Tab
Ok, I will admit. Once in a blue moon you may need to load up Internet Exploder to get the content you want, sometimes FireFox is picky. But now, just right click a link and go Open In IE Tab… and voila it’s still in your nice safe environment and not the evil clutches of Count Gates.

9. Tab Mix Plus
Not only does it give your tabs a ton more functionality but it also Saves your current sessions. Really, it’s key if you are planning to have 10 windows open with good shit then having it all crash down on you. Just re-open FireFox and your last session with it. Easy peasy.

10. Download Statusbar
Gets rid of annoying download pop-ups and integrates to the browser bar. With the amount of mp3 blogs I hit I can fill the bottom bar easy, can you?