browser extension
Software that adds functionality to a Web browser. Typically from a third party rather than the browser developer and also called "plug-ins" and "add-ons," browser extensions are used to augment the browser's capability. See browser engine, helper application, plug-in, extension and plug-in free. |
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| This list on the Firefox browser extension site shows the breadth of add-ons offered. There is a huge number of extensions available for major browsers. |
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| The 3CX Phone Extension |
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| After installing the extension on the Chrome browser, clicking the 3CX icon on the toolbar opens this dialog to make an IP phone call. |
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| Page Capture Extension |
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| GoFullPage is a Chromium extension that captures the entire Web page. In this example, it creates three separate images. See Chromium. |
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