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Two Quick Firefox Tab Tweak Addons
Since switching to Firefox, there's one Internet Explorer function I've been wanting to duplicate: copying my browsing history when opening a new tab or window. Developer Twanno has created an extension that adds that missing functionality, and another that I find particularly useful.
The Duplicate Tab extension does exactly that, creating a second instance of your selected tab in a new one (or in its own window). It can also perform two other useful functions. First, it will "detach," a tab - close it in your current window and open a new window with the same URL and your browsing history.
Second, you can use it to merge different windows - combining their tabs and history in a single window.
Tab Clicking Options gives you the ability to control your tabs through different mouse click actions. It's compatible with other tab extensions, so I've set mine up to duplicate a tab when I double-click on it. A host of action are supported, including reloading, bookmarking, closing, and even switching to IE view (if you have the extension installed).
These are two great, small extensions for Firefox users looking for more control over their tabs and windows.
The Duplicate Tab extension does exactly that, creating a second instance of your selected tab in a new one (or in its own window). It can also perform two other useful functions. First, it will "detach," a tab - close it in your current window and open a new window with the same URL and your browsing history.
Second, you can use it to merge different windows - combining their tabs and history in a single window.
Tab Clicking Options gives you the ability to control your tabs through different mouse click actions. It's compatible with other tab extensions, so I've set mine up to duplicate a tab when I double-click on it. A host of action are supported, including reloading, bookmarking, closing, and even switching to IE view (if you have the extension installed).
These are two great, small extensions for Firefox users looking for more control over their tabs and windows.
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Subscribe to commentsCPTStewartAug 16th 2008 1:34PM
faviconize tabs is pretty cool too. You can have certain site (or anything if you want) to shirnk the size of the tab down to just the favicon.
It's nice when you've got a bunch of tabs open at once.
JohnAug 16th 2008 12:22PM
You can also duplicate tabs by holding control and dragging the dab with your mouse. This works without an add-on.
JohnAug 16th 2008 12:24PM
*tab
michaelAug 16th 2008 12:43PM
OK,
They are a bit behind the 3.01 curve, but Tab Mix Plus has all of this and more. Its proven very reliable over time and been quite useful to me.
They do have a 3.0.1 pre-release out at http://tmp.garyr.net/
It lets you dup tabs, control where new tabs open. Control focus choices. Right click, middle click, left click options and more
DaveAug 16th 2008 4:34PM
I definitely also recommend just using Tab Mix Plus.
NateAug 16th 2008 4:32PM
These people must have never heard of Tab Mix Plus.
Fail.
Lee MathewsAug 16th 2008 5:58PM
1) Person, it's just me
2) You must never have heard of "options." I have, of course, heard of tab mix plus, but some people like to know what alternatives exist.
I think that's why Firefox exists in the first place.
LilyAug 17th 2008 3:44PM
I knew SOMEBODY would bring up TabMixPlus.
I used TabMixPlus for a long while. The developer takes too long to release official updates. Also, it is such an invasive extension that it messes up several of the other extensions that I consider indispensable. And it has more features than I need anyway.
That is why I use Tab Clicking Options and a few smaller extensions to get the added features that I need.
kingkool68Aug 17th 2008 10:50AM
I found this - http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/duplicate-firefox-tabs-round-up/
But holding CMD/Control (mac/pc) and dragging the tab does nothing. Is there something in about:config i need to enable?