[In case it needs to be said: I don't agree with every word of everything I link to. --L.]
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- Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): The Omnibar extension makes Firefox's awesomebar act like Google Chrome's omnibar, collapsing the address bar and search into one single text box.
We've mentioned Omnibar in passing in a couple of posts, namely our guide to turning Firefox into a Google Chrome clone and our post detailing how to use the Firefox 4.0 theme, but it's a useful extension whether or not you're trying to make Firefox look like another browser. You can still switch your default search engines, you can still use keyword bookmarking (my favorite Firefox feature), and the extension features special shortcuts for searching non-default engines (try your query with @y, for example, to search Yahoo).
- Foobar Combines Firefox Address and Search Boxes [Downloads]
- Firefox: If you want to compact your user interface in Firefox and turn your address box into a destination for not just URLs but searches too, Foobar combines the address box and search box into one.
- FourWhere Maps Out Foursquare Tips for Everybody [Mashups]
- Foursquare users have put a lot of energy into leaving tips and raves about locations on the geo-aware social app, but that doesn't help if you're not a member. FourWhere publicizes and organizes Foursquare's venues, "yelps" and tips/reviews for everybody's benefit.
- Can I Play HTML5 YouTube Videos in Firefox Right Now? [Ask Lifehacker]
- Dear Lifehacker,
I've read about how HTML5 will change the way I use the web, but it seems like the biggest example of HTML5 in action is on sites like YouTube—which don't support my favorite browser, Firefox. What's the deal?
- Google Apps Marketplace Integrates Third-Party Cloud Apps with Google Apps [Google Apps]
- Google just launched a new Google Apps Marketplace where users can discover and deploy third-party cloud applications that integrate with their existing Google Apps accounts.
- Harmony Attaches and Opens Google Docs from Outlook [Downloads]
- Windows with Outlook: Sharing a Google Docs file for group collaboration can be a lot more useful than emailing individual copies to an entire team. Harmony makes opening, sharing, and managing Google Docs from inside Outlook a natural fit.
- Headmagnet Generates Intelligent Flash Cards [Flashcards]
- If you've been underwhelmed by the flash card and study aid sites you've found online, you'll definitely want to check out Headmagnet. Headmagnet records what you remember and quizzes you in the most efficient way.
- Kiwi Monitors Your Running Apps, Performs Actions Based on Their Status [Downloads]
- Windows: Kiwi is a free utility that monitors any application and springs into action when that application meets any user-defined criteria within a set of basic rules—like restarting an application or email you when it's memory use exceeds a pre-defined level
- Set Google Calendar Alerts to Gentle Reminder Mode for Less Intrusive Reminders [Google Calendar]
- If you like calendar reminders but you'd like them a little less in-your-face, you can enable gentle reminders in Google Calendar to replace the reminder pop up.
- Accessibility Policies Done Right: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
- One thing I like about the accessibility policy here is that it’s broken up into clear elements which are accompanied with icons (and alt text) which address different accessibility issues. I’m hoping that the same icon styling is used in the museum itself so that people can quickly and easily find resources they need. The presentation of information in clear chunks sorted by concept is really handy for me personally, and I suspect that others may find this useful as well.
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