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Internet Explorer Add-Ons
When it comes to add-ons, Firefox gets all the publicity, but Internet Explorer has some very good ones as well. We've chosen two of our favorites for you.
CloudBerry TweetIE
The creators also have a version for Firefox, but when I tried to install that software, it refused to cooperate. The Firefox add-on is listed as experimental, too, so at this point I can't recommend trying that version. Let's hope the problems are fixed soon.
Download CloudBerry TweetIE | Price: Free
IESpell
That means there are plenty of chances for you to make yourself look foolish by spelling words incorrectly. And the problems stemming from incorrect spelling can go beyond embarrassment--say, if you're filling out a job application or sending a cover letter.
The problem, of course, is that most browsers don't have built-in spelling checkers. IESpell solves the problem for Internet Explorer users. It integrates right into the browser, and makes checking the spelling of anything inside the browser a snap. It includes all the features you'd expect in a spelling checker, including the ability to add words to a dictionary, and the option to ignore certain words.
Download IESpell | Price: Free
A Cross-Browser Add-On
Here's one final selection, designed for anyone who uses more than one browser. We've saved the best for last, too, because this download may be the best browser booster anywhere.
Xmarks
I'm a perfect example of someone who finds Xmarks invaluable. I use Firefox and Internet Explorer on my main Windows computer, Firefox on a Linux PC, Firefox and Internet Explorer on a laptop, and Safari and Firefox on a Mac. As you might imagine, trying to keep all of their bookmarks synchronized would be an impossible task--except that's exactly what Xmarks does. You can find versions for Firefox and Internet Explorer on Windows, for Firefox on Linux, and for Firefox and Safari on the Mac.
Simply run Xmarks along with your browser, and it synchronizes not just your bookmarks but also your passwords, so you can log in to your favorite sites from any browser you use. And since all of that information is backed up to a server too, you can be sure it will never disappear.
You'll find a lot more, such as the ability to get detailed information about any site you visit. But that's just the extras. Synchronization is what this browser add-on is all about, and it does a superb job.
You may have heard about this add-on before, when it was called Foxmarks. But no matter what you call it, it's a must-have.
Download Xmarks | Price: Free
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