Keep in mind, all these extensions are available through Firefox’s website; just click on extensions, and enter in the extension name in the search bar. Here is the list of the Firefox extensions that I suggest the most:
FoxyTunes
This is one of the only non-safety extensions that I like. I like this extension because it is an embedded media playing device that is compatible with virtually all media playing programs, such as Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc. All you have to do is select your default media playing program, and then FoxyTunes will allow you to control that program without opening it (FoxyTunes runs the program in Firefox, meaning you don't have to switch to your iTunes window to change your song or turn up the volume. The FoxyTunes controls are embedded at the bottom of the Firefox window, and blend in very well, not to mention the convenience.
Go to WindizUpdate
Although this extension is just a mere link, and does nothing else, it is still handy, nonetheless. This extension builds in a link into your Firefox, that way you never lose the link and have to search for it. The purpose of this link is to bring you to the "important" windows updates. For those of you who've turned off windows update because you have dial-up, or you were just tired of it because it downloaded pointless Internet Explorer updates (even when you use Firefox, not Explorer), this extension is ideal for you. The site provides a list of all the important updates that you can install onto your computer, but it leaves out the updates on Internet Explorer and other things like that. This way, you can keep your computer safe and up-to-date without having the fuss of the pointless updates.
PDF Download
Personally, I don't use PDF Download often; however, it is still handy to have. Have you ever been browsing the internet, and clicked a link that opened up a PDF file, (but you didn't know it was a PDF file) and it accidentally freezes up your computer? This program helps eliminate lag by giving you 3 options: Open the file in Firefox, open the file externally (in Adobe Reader, for example), or download the file to a location on your computer. This is handy for anyone who'd rather just download the file than to have it lag up their internet browser.
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus is one of the best extensions that I ever added to Firefox. This extension is useful to anyone who is constantly annoyed by ads that can really slow your computer down, especially if your computer is a rather old one. When installing this extension, you can automatically click an option that blocks all the ads known to this extension. Or, you can simply block the specific ads that you don't want to load, especially those ads made with flash that really slow you down. To block any ads, you should see a slightly transparent tab attached to the ad saying "block" once you click this, Adblock Plus will block that ad from loading ever again.
WOT (Web of Trust)
This extension got the #1 position because it truly adds to the safety of Firefox. The WOT extension loads very fast, what it does is gives "ratings" on 4 things: Trustworthiness, Vendor Reliability, Privacy, and Child Safety. When you are on a site, and the WOT symbol is green, you are on a good site. If it is a different color, then you should be careful. If you are entering a site which it knows is dangerous, it will block certain content, and will ask you if you want to see it or not. WOT also helps you detect sites which have been reported of fraud. So you can be sure that your browsing will be safe if you use this extension.
