In Madrid this summer on my study abroad excursion, I am taking an Information Systems class for my business major. We recently downloaded and learned how to navigate Firefox Web Browser. Firefox is special in that it allows the user to install "add-ons" or "extensions" to get further use out of the browser. Today I looked for, installed and played with two more extensions. My newest extensions are Evernote Web Clipper 3.0.0.126 and WebMail Ad Blocker 2.3.1. This brings my total amount of extensions/add-ons up to 13.
The Evernote Web Clipper provides a button and context menus to easily add a selection or an entire page to Evernote. This application basically allows the user to be able to always access their notes find words they have "clipped" within seconds. It takes away the hassle of having to search for something through hand written notes or across numerous bookmarked files on the computer. I thought this extension sounded interesting but I do not plan on using it much. I have been able to stay organized without needing to have all my notes in one place. I played around with the extension by watching the introductory video and writing a few connections.
The WebMail Ad Blocker creates more screen space for email messages. Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Gmail advertisements take up a lot of space even if they get blocked by other add ons because they leave unused empty space. This add-on extends the width of the message and removes the useless ads most email users never even open. This extension isn't one to play with or experiment with, it is just installed and then changes the email configuration. The only aspect of this extension I do not like is that it somehow changed the inbox to "highlight" every message when the cursor is pulled over it and I find that to be annoying and I'm not sure how to change it.
Altogether these extensions are extremely valuable to my internet usage. ITMG is a very interesting class and I suggest you take it while at USD, or atleast experiment with Firefox on your own!
