In this series of posts I will explore my favourite Firefox extensions. In this, the second in the series, I’ll describe the plug-ins I use to make my life as a web developer easier and improve my productivity.  You can find a more extensive list at the Mozilla Add-on site

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Firefox is my browser of choice and a growing number of web users agree, with over 500,000,000 downloads and a 30% market share. One of the features that makes Firefox such a popular choice and sets it apart from Internet Explorer is the ability to develop and install extensions to extend the default functionality and customise it to your liking. With almost 2,000 to choose from - where do you start?!

In this series of posts I will explore my favourite Firefox add-ons and extensions. In this, the first in the series, I’ll tell you which addons I use to enhance my daily web browsing experience, including: blocking adverts, improving usability and defending myself from phishing. In later posts, I’ll cover my top Web Development extensions, the best Search Engine Optimisation plugins and Social Networking toolbars. Continue reading »