Thursday, December 22, 2005

Minimize to Tray Firefox Extension


A powerful extension to minimize Windows versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, Mozilla Suite, and Nvu to the system tray.

  • Tray menus via right mouse click. MinimizeToTray provides quick access to many of Firefox and Thunderbird's most used features. For Firefox, easily view your Downloads or open a new browser window. For Thunderbird, compose new messages and view your Address Book while keeping it minimized all day to check for new mail.
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Firefox Menu Thunderbird Menu
  • Quick and flexible minimizing options. MinimizeToTray always allows you to send Firefox or Thunderbird to the tray by right-mouse clicking on the minimize button, or by choosing "File => Minimize to Tray" from the menu, or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+M from the keyboard. With the extension options, you can force the application to always minimize to the tray instead of the taskbar by selecting the checkbox inside the extension's options, restore using a single or double click, or minimize the application on close.

Always minimize option
  • (In development) -Turbo option for Firefox and Thunderbird. MinimizeToTray implements this popular feature from the Mozilla application suite. Have a Firefox tray icon and menu always available, even if no browser window is open. Or have Thunderbird launch directly into the tray only to notify you if you receive mail.

Install MinimizeToTray

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

BootSafe - interface for Safe Boot


BootSafe is a simple, standalone interface that makes it easier for inexperienced users to boot their computer into Safe Mode. It does not require you to press any F keys during boot or to use MSCONFIG, but rather allows you to select the boot mode from a simple interface in Windows. Note: after a Safe Boot, you need to use the BootSafe interface to select normal boot mode, otherwise your PC will continue to boot in Safe Mode. (Not enough functionality for a rating)

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

SearchGnome


SearchGnome is search tool for eBay auctions, that enables you to manage multiple searches, compare them with older (saved) searches, add notes and create a personal watch list. In addition, you can also run scheduled searches and be automatically notified when watched auctions are about to end. The interface is not overly attractive nor sophisticated, but functional and easy to use.

WorldCalc




WorldCalc is a currency calculator that enables you to calculate exchange rates between world currencies and add the same time perform standard calculus functions. The currency rates are updated via the Internet. The free version of WorldCalc displays an advertising banner on the skin.