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I've been using Firefox since the early 2000s and still maintain a strong relationship with it. What keeps me from switching to a different browser is its massive add-ons library, it's compliance with W3C standards, and its nondiscriminatory attitude towards operating systems. Enjoy a great list of favorite, essential add-ons!

8. WindowsUpdate

Simple and effective. Provides a link to the Windows Update web site for Windows users. This allows you to use Windows Update in Firefox instead of Internet Explorer.

7. IE Tab

Part of the essential add-ons for any web developer. Whatever your relationship with Internet Explorer, it makes up 64% of the browser market share (Wikipedia). Since it is the most popular browser, your web pages must be able to stay consistent with IE visitors. This add-on adds a button on your status bar for switching browsing engines. Use this for testing out your own web pages or for others that require Internet Explorer, all without leaving Firefox.

6. View Cookies

Useful for viewing all cookies being exchanged by your local computer and remote web sites. This extends Page Info > Security > View Cookies to its own option in Page Info with more details about value, path, expiration date, and whether or not it is secure.

5. 1-ClickWeather

For those of us who like an outlook of the weather at our fingertips, there is 1-ClickWeather which places the current and next day forecast on your status bar, updated in real time.

4. Web Developer

See HTML element stacking order, CSS styles and classes, have the ability to disable JavaScript, and many more options for any web page with Web Developer.

3. FireFTP

Great, fast, simple, free FTP program. Allows for SSL and other authentication connection methods; also, allows you to set the port for the host. You may also open files in specified programs and use View on the Web for fast web viewing of your uploads.

2. DownloadHelper

Download media from web sites, including audio, video, and picture files.

1. Adblock Plus

A must-have for any Firefox user. This little tool blocks 99% of all automated advertising, including banners, pop-ups, advertising embedded into YouTube videos, advertising pre-rolled into Flash videos, and even ad links while searching Google. It is customizable and even offers you a list to choose from according to your country at initial setup. I cannot imagine browsing without this add-on.

These are just a few of the many, great add-ons available from the add-ons web site and they may not be compatible with your version or system. If you would like to add any, please do so.