Tag: USERSCRIPTS

While Firefox has built-in support for making GMail your default handler of mailto: links, Chrome has not yet implemented such a feature. Strange, really, since it's Google's browser. Then again, it still doesn't have a version of the Google Toolbar. Fortunately, Chrome does support Userscripts which makes hacking this in to your Chrome setup is no big deal. Over at the Chrome Plugins forums, ...

It's trendy to use the latest and greatest URL shortening services in IMs and Twitter postings, but clicking on a TinyURL is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get. To avoid any nasty surprises, affiliate links, or other deceptive uses of TinyURLs, you can install a Greasemonkey script called TinyURL Decoder. Although the name of the script contains "TinyURL," that's not ...

While it's barely been available to the public for a week, Mozilla's Jetpack project is already starting to take off. The collection of scripts as already grown from two simple demos to more than 20. Clearly developers are excited about the ease and speed with which Jetpack addons can be created. Why, they're a lot like Userscripts - which may have something to do with a new page on ...

There are some sites that you know you spend too much time on - not DownloadSquad, of course. And certainly not the Time Wasters tag page. Other places like Facebook, Twitter, and dental hygenist web sites can turn into real time sinks if you're not paying attention. If you need a little outside assistance in breaking free, get your hands on the NoAddict userscript for Greasemonkey. Adding ...

There have been more than a few gripes about Digg's new iFrame toolbar. They're stealing content. It interferes with SEO. They're selling ads on other people's content. If you share those gripes and would like to permanently bury the bar, there are already two userscripts available to do just that. Both DiggBar Killer and Anti Diggbar get the job done. While neither actually blocks the bar ...

If you don't like the new Facebook "Highlights" sidebar, and you've been dying to get rid of "People You May Know," then you should definitely consider installing a userscript that will hide those elements for you. The appropriately-named "Hide Facebook Sidebar" script does the trick quite nicely, while leaving your events and friends' birthdays alone. There's also "Hide Highlights Sidebar," ...

Since I wrote a post about ten great Firefox userscripts, I've been excited to see how user scripting is progressing for other browsers. Apparently, in the case of Chrome, it's come along far enough that Lifehacker's insanely popular Better Gmail script collection now has a Chrome version. Many Gmail addicts swear by these, so this could make the difference in choosing a browser for some. So, ...

Google Chrome may be one of the fastest web browsers around in terms of launch speeds and page loading. But there's one thing that Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and other browsers have that Google hasn't had - until now: support for plugins, add-ons, extensions, or whatever else you want to call them. But now the folks behind Chrome have created a way to wrap JavaScript files that alter ...

Not using a desktop Twitter client? Maybe you're quite happy to use the Twitter site to post updates and monitor those you follow. Just because you do doesn't mean you don't have access to more powerful interface options than the bare minimum Twitter provides. Grab some Userscripts, and use your browser give your Twiter / Home some handy new features! I've gathered eight of my favorites - feel ...

Userscripts can be incredibly useful. I've got several (like some of Jay's suggestions) installed in Firefox and can't imagine surfing without them. Got an Android handset and wish you could utilize your favorite scripts in its browser? You might not have to wait much longer. Developer (and Google staff employee) Jeffrey Sharkey is hard at work on OilCan, which promises to do just that. For now, ...

The other day the folks at Google launched a new Gmail Labs feature called Title Tweaks that lets you decide whether your browser title bar should read "Gmail - Inbox (20)" or "Inbox (20) - Gmail." This is a feature that's been a part of Gina Trapini's Better Gmail 2 add-on for Firefox for a while, but now that it's officially part of Google Labs, you can set your preferences once and they'll ...

One of the main draws for Firefox is how customizable it is, both in appearance and functionality. We've shown you some of our favorite Firefox themes, but if you're looking for more than a cosmetic change in your browsing experience, you should get to know Greasemonkey. In case you're not already familiar: Greasemonkey is a Firefox add-on that allows you to apply powerful user-created scripts to ...

Wikipedia is a great resource, but the layout is a bit much if you're only there to do a little reading and learn some things that might, in reality, be actual facts. As is the case with most big-name sites, a userscript is available that cleans up the cluttered default layout and makes Wikipedia items look more like pages from a printed encyclopdeia. Load an article, then install Simplepedia and ...

I'm a big fan of small, simple timesavers - like Try This Search On. When you perform a search on a supported site, a suggestion box will appear above your status bar. It provides links to resubmit your query on one of the other engines. The script will also adapt links depending on where you're searching. Look something up on IsoHunt, for example, and you'll be given quick links to Demonoid, ...

If you're not quite ready to use a cloud service like LastPass to manage your passwords, you can still provide yourself some additional protection from keyloggers with a handy GreaseMonkey script. Install Virtual Keyboard Interface and double-click any text field, textarea or password field to display it. Instead of typing on your keyboard, just click the virtual keys. It works almost everywhere, ...