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CTS 217: Firefox Add-Ons By: Ivy Marie Lindsey Date 4/11/2013 Page 1 of 7
This session will explore Firefox tools that can be valuable to a computer technician. Firefox provides many useful
shortcuts for anyone who is pressed for time and would like to consolidate their tools into one location. Screenshots, anti-
virus protection, a handy price guide for computer parts, ad-blocking, a PDF creator, and a server locator will be discussed
during this lesson. There are hundreds of available options that have been created by developers all over the world, as well
as skilled independent individuals. Some can be used as extensions to your browser, and others are add-on themes to
decorate your space. Feel free to play around, and personalize your Firefox after class. Be mindful, however, of the ones
labeled “Experimental” as they have not been reviewed by Mozilla editors, and may be used at your own risk.
Goal: To provide computer technicians with helpful tools that can be integrated within the Firefox browser.
Audience: Designed for computer users who use the Mozilla Firefox browser.
Prerequisites: Trainees should be familiar with the Firefox browser.
Objectives: At the end of training, participants will be able to do the following:
 Locate the Add-Ons page
 Search for a suitable Add-On
 Check for more information, and view ratings for the Add-On
 Download, and install an Add-On
 Utilize the benefits of the Add-On
 Update the Add-On
Primary Performance Measure: Trainees should be able to demonstrate how to download, install, and use their choice
of Add-On.
Required Materials: Firefox 14.0.1 or later

This section explains how to navigate to the Add-On page, and search for your desired selection.
Add-On Page
To maneuver to the Add-On page:
1. Open your Firefox browser, and click the “Tools” tab located on the top left corner of the browser.
2. Scroll the drop-down, and click on “Add-ons”.
3. Click on the “Get Add-ons” tab to the left of the window.
At this point, you can browse the featured or recommended Add-ons, watch the video for first-time users, or use
keywords to search for Add-ons that may suit your needs.

Observe Ratings and Install Add-ons
As you are looking through various Add-ons, you can check ratings left by other users by either clicking on a featured or
recommended option, or by clicking “More”to the right of the selection. Doing this will also give you a more detailed
description on the purpose of the Add-on.
To install the Add-on:
1. Click “Install”.
2. Click “Restart Now”, and Firefox will restart to incorporate the new addition.
Note: Once installed, the Add-on will not appear in future search results.
To view your installed Add-ons:
1. Open the Firefox browser.
2. Click “Tools”.
3. Click Add-ons.
4. Select the Extensions tab.

Exploring the Settings
Here are a few options that you can use to manage your Add-ons, once installed.
(Some Add-ons do not allow you to change settings. If they do allow changes, then one may vary from another in how
you can accomplish this. These steps will give you a general example of how to change default settings (how your Add-on
will interact with your browser).
If you choose to change settings just after installation:
1. Click “Options”, “Filter Preferences”, or “More”, if the Add-on allows you to change the settings.
2. Choose from the preferences given in the pop-up box.
If you choose to change settings any other time:
3. Click “Add-ons”.
5. Click “Options”, “Filter Preferences”, or “More”, if the Add-on allows you to change the settings.
6. Choose from the preferences given in the pop-up box.
There are three additional ways to manipulate your Add-ons. You can choose to disable them, enable them, or delete
them altogether. Once deleted, they will appear again in your search results, so make note of the ones you do not want to
try again.
To disable Add-ons:
5. Click “Disable”.
6. Click “Restart Now”.
To enable Add-ons:
5. Click “Enable”.
Click “Restart Now”.
To remove Add-ons:
5. Click “Enable”.

In this section, you will see different kinds of Add-ons and how you can put them to use. Listed are five different Add-ons
that have been chosen to demonstrate how they can be valuable to a tech person.
How to use Flagfox 4.2.8:
This is an Add-on that gives you the IP address, country of origin, and other useful information of the current webpage.
1. Navigate to a website.
2. Click on the flag that appears on the right side of the address bar.
A new window will open, and display information pertaining to that site.
How to use Adblock Plus 2.2.3:
Once installed, this extension automatically blocks ads.
To view the blocked ads:
2. Hover over Adblock Plus.
3. Click “Open blockable items”.
A window will appear at the bottom of your screen allowing you to see what blockable items there are on that particular
page. To close the window, simply click on the “X” in the top right corner.
How to use LightShot 3.0.0:
This Add-on is a convenient snipping tool with extra features.
1. Navigate to a screen you would like to capture.
2. Click the purple feather to the right of the search bar.
3. Click the mouse at the top left imaginary corner of the clipping you would like to capture, and pull the mouse
back as you would do with a Word 2010 screen clipping to form a box around your selection.
Your selection will then have several boxes surrounding it that will give you options.
The available options are:
 Edit online
 Upload to prntscr.com
 Print the image
 Copy the image
 Save the image
 Close the application
 Search for similar images on Google
 Search for similar images on Tineye
 Send a link via e-mail
 Share on Twitter
 Share on Facebook
To use Mouser Electronics (Mouser Part Search) 1.0.2:
1. Search for a part on any electronics site.
2. Highlight a keyword.
3. Right-click the highlighted text.
4. Click on “Search Mouser for…”
5. Choose a selection from the pop-up window.

How to use Web2PDF converter 1.12:
This Add-on converts webpages into PDF documents.
1. Navigate to desired webpage.
2. Click the Folder icon to the right of the search box.
A new window will appear stating the PDF was successfully created.
3. Click “Download PDF”.
4. Either save the file or open with Adobe Reader.
How to use Bitdefender QuickScan:
This Add-on can be a convenient virus-scanning tool while you’re surfing the Web.
1. Click the Red circle to the right of the search box.
The program will then take you to a webpage that will scan your computer.
2. Click “I Agree” for the EULA.
The page then begins scanning your computer, while giving you fun facts about the threat of viruses. Once the scan is
finished, you have to option to download a free program called “Bitdefender Internet Security 2013”.
3. Close the window once the scan is finished.
You should now be familiar with the Add-on feature of Firefox. For those that were not Firefox users, I hope this tutorial
has enlightened you, and perhaps these Add-ons will serve to compliment your research and work in this field. Thank you
for your time. Should you be interested in further information, please explore the following links.
To install Firefox for your desktop
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/#desktop OR http://www.ninite.com
Instructional video for a Firefox YouTube Add-on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqFhGDCX8_g
For information on the Add-on Bar
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-on-bar-quick-access-to-add-ons
To troubleshoot problems with the Add-ons
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-extensions-themes-to-fix-problems
Please complete the web-based survey in Moodle. Thanks in advance for your feedback; it will
help us improve future training sessions.

The Firefox Logo was taken from the Mozilla Firefox Start Page, and used as a screenshot.
www. Mozilla.com
All other images were taken from the Firefox Add-ons Manager page, and features from various Add-ons.

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