Annoying banners plague almost every web page and can be a real hindrance when you work online or just browse the internet at your leisure. Users have been fighting this nuisance for years, creating various ad removal software. Adlesse is a browser add-on which automatically detects all the annoying banners and diligently removes them from your sight. But unlike most similar ad removers Adlesse does not prevent banners from loading altogether so you can reveal them with but a single click.This comes especially handy when you actually need to see that banner (for example, if it’s some important element of ... Read More »

Mozilla is a global non-profit fighting to keep the Internet safe, accessible and awesome. Mozilla’s goal is to put the power of the Web in people’s hands and to innovate for users everywhere. That means a better experience for you and a brighter future for the Web. So what does that look like? They put together a short video that tells the story of what is possible when a small group of people – a community of idealists, innovators and collaborators – comes together to create, shape and build the future of the Web. Please take a moment to watch ... Read More »

The Internet is full of smart tools these days, but only if you have the patience to go out and find them. So what if you could turn your browser into a little black book of awesome shortcuts, organizers, alerts and blogging assistants? Well, you can. Read on to learn about the 100 Firefox add-ons you need to create a truly brilliant browser that will make your life oodles easier. Alerts Stop forgetting birthdays, eBay deadlines and more when you use these smart alert systems that also notify you of things you never thought to consider. WeatherBug 2.0.0.4: Get severe ... Read More »