Aug
26
2009
I really like the google image relinker script for greasemonkey, but sometimes when there’s a hotlink protection or something else funky, you just want the original google images link. i updated this greasemonkey image re-linker script so that it relinks the images, but also provides links to open the original link (both in a new tab, and in a new window)
Download the script:
google_image_relinker_v2_00.user.js.txt (rename to just .js)
google_image_relinker_v2_00.user.js (right click and save as)
Greasemonkey scripts can be used with chrome or firefox
Comments | tags: chrome, firefox, greasemonkey, javascript | posted in Web Development
Aug
22
2009
I love the Open PTTL firefox extension, but recently upgraded to Firefox 3.5. One of the add-ons which broke was the “Plain Text to Link” addon. I took a look at the Mozilla Addons page and this is the author’s only extension. And it hasn’t been updated since July 2008.
I took a quick look at the code and it seemed pretty simple – and it looks like everything will work fine with Firefox 3, so I’ve edited the install requirements to allow installing on up to Firefox 3.5.*
The old extension file was named plain_text_to_link-1.5.20080618-fx.xpi
I’ve called the new one plain_text_to_link-1.6.20100125-fx.xpi
You probably need to download it to your computer and then drag the xpi file on top of firefox to install :)

Comments | tags: addon, extension, firefox, pttl | posted in Web Development
Aug
15
2009
What you need is the KeyConfig add on.
Read about KeyConfig and how to configure your keyboard shortcuts
Download / Install KeyConfig here (there is no landing page, just a link to install directly – sorry! This addon is not listed on the Firefox extensions page!)

Comments | tags: firefox | posted in Software, Web Development
Jun
22
2009
| Firefox has a great search feature based on Command-F (Mac) or Control-F (Windows). |
| You get a cute little text box at the bottom of the screen which allows you to search the whole page. |
| Subsequently Command-G works just fine to take you down through the page. |
| Just ‘ (apostrophe) alone will bring up the Quick Find box. It looks almost the same but isn’t. Quick Find only searches URLs (a nice extra almost undocumented feature). |
| If you want to do a Quick Find in all the text you need to use / (forward slash). |
| You can get caught in an edit box (think Gmail or forums) and be unable to type an apostrophe. |
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Type about:config in the address bar to access Firefox’s hidden preferences and toggle “searchkeys.disable.all” to true
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| I haven’t decided whether to leave the QuickFind on (now that I know how it works). I certainly don’t think Quick Find should be on by default. |
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Comments | tags: firefox, shortcuts | posted in Software, Web Development
May
26
2009
I love the Ctrl+Shift+T function to reopen your accidentally closed tabs in Firefox and Google Chrome. That’s the other thing that Chrome did right – used intuitive shortcut keys based on good industry standards (ie: Mozilla).
Comments | tags: chrome, firefox, shortcuts | posted in Tech Opinion, Tech Tips
May
26
2009

Google Chrome's Error Screen
I really wish Google Chrome allowed plugins. Of course Google is probably not too happy about the idea as it might compromise stability of the browser. Plus it would mean they have less control over things – like greasemonkey scripts removing their clickTracking and sponsored ads.
But it’s a shame because the browser is so fast (mainly with Javascript), and it’s also pretty good with standards and features (like moving towards css 3 selectors), but mainly it just loads quickly and it doesn’t take up too many memory problems. (I realize that firefox would also load faster if I disabled some of my extensions, but they really just help speed up my workflow.)
Oh yeah, and Chrome’s break-away tab thing is pretty cool. I’d love to be able to move tabs between windows in firefox, or break them out more easily.
Oh, and finally it’s pretty cool how the browser has some built-in crash-protection / recovery which will keep the OS out of it. @google – Would love to see a (non-hacked) mac version.
Comments | tags: chrome, firefox | posted in Random