What kind of extensions would we be touting if we didn't include something that made your Safari user experience even better than the browser already is?
When you use as many browsers on a daily basis as we do, you start to forget which ones come with a nifty reload button and which ones contains more subtle ways to refresh your browser. We like that this extension allows us to place the Reload button anywhere in our toolbar.
Bring Mac OS X's expose to your Safari browser tabs.
How annoying is it when you accidentally close a browser window and didn't remember to bookmark the page? Fortunately, extensions like these offer quick solutions to these awful conundrums. SafariRestore will ensure that you keep tabs on the content from your last internet adventure. And if you decide that's not your thing, you can just as easily turn it off.
This is the way of the future (or, perhaps, the past?)--a way to navigate through the internet without having to move the mouse. Just type in a word mentioned in the URL and press Return to navigate to it. There are also a few command keys to associate with the extension, like Command + G to find the next link and Command + C to copy the URL.
Pro Tip: Command + I sends the link to Instapaper!
With the inclusion of Extensions, you can put your browser through as many facelifts as you darn well please. Add in this extension to give the browser that status bar you miss so much from the memory hogging Mozilla.
Unless you're looking for a throwback to the days of Geocities and animated "Under Construction" signs, Comic Sans is never okay. NEVER. Make it go away with this extension, and if you're a Mac elitist, then you might want to consider the HelveticaTheWorld add on.
Pro Tip: Comic Sans should never be used on a job application, or as your default email font.
Shorten that URL, shorty (or shawty, if you wanna do it in the hip hop sense)! Do it for Flickr, YouTube, and Google, or just shorten it with bit.ly.
If you're stuck with a desktop at work, you know how tough it is to coordinate between your work machine and your home computer. Why not just send those notes and bookmarks straight to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with push notifications? That way it's there and you know it exists with those annoying numbers popping up at you.
Pro Tip: You do need the Prowl app installed on your mobile device for this to work.
Whether you're a developer, or you just want to draw funny mustasche faces on the avatars of your favorite bloggers, this app will enable you to make on screen annotations for presentations, note taking, or just plain fun.
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Kruz8er
August 27, 2010 at 5:27pm
Sweet list! Im now using a couple of these. Since the major Safari update ive been using it as my main browser. Ive been a Firefox user for the last decade :0 Im loving safari, its quick, uses less resources and now with all the extensions and add ons its the perfect browser. And even compared to Chrome, there is no delay when pages open and its faster with flash as well.
BTW, I just recently subbed to your magazine along with the digital sub. I read it on my ipad, mac and everywhere in between. Love the work you all do, keep it up!
keith6531
August 22, 2010 at 9:09am
Help! My new puppy decided that the cables to and from my new airport extreme made a pretty handy chew toy. No harm done to the puppy but the cables are toast. Where can I get some replacements?
eddyrayb
August 12, 2010 at 7:05am
Facebook Photo Zoom
If you want to see facebook images without having to click and click and click. Just hover over the image and it zooms out to full size!
