The Firefox Web browser has become a popular alternative to Internet Explorer. And with good reason. It's fast, secure, highly configurable, and packs a number of features that Internet Explorer is lacking.

But what makes makes Firefox really stand out is its extensions. Extensions are little programs that add new features to Firefox, or that extend existing features. With extensions, you can customize your Web browser to suit your needs and Web surfing habits.

This article looks at eight extensions that most Firefox users will definitely find handy. The extensions are small, but they're also incredibly useful.

The Extensions

Most of these extensions work with the Windows, Linux, and MacOS versions of Firefox. However, some of them require you to have the latest version of Firefox installed.

FoxyTunes

Most people I know like to listen to music while browsing the Web. But, like me, they find that switching between their media player to change tracks and their browser can be a real pain. FoxyTunes eases that pain. FoxyTunes enables you to control your media player using buttons added to Firefox's status bar. The buttons allow you to play and change tracks, hide your media player, display information about a song that's playing, and change the volume.

FoxyTunes works with a number of popular Windows, Linux, and Mac players including iTunes, Real Player, WinAmp, XMMS, and Windows Media Player. Chances are, your favorite audio player is supported.