A really nifty time saver when using a web browser is to control it by using simple mouse gestures. For example, whenever you need to go back to the previous page, instead of going to the back button at the top of the screen simply hold down the right mouse button and drag it to the left. Much quicker.To activate mouse gestures in Internet Explorer 7, use IE7...

A big difference between Firefox and IE is the way add-ons are installed. Typically for Firefox, everything is installed through the browser where for IE most everything is installed through a program installation. Much like Firefox however, IE has a built in and easy to use extension manager, however I have found many people do not know how to acutally get to...

A noticeable difference between Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 is the find on page feature. Firefox offers a very nice ‘status bar’ type interface that is unobtrusive as you search for a specific word or phrase on the current page. IE7′s is a bit more antiquated as it is a cumbersome dialog box which can interfere with you being able to see...

One of the new features added to Internet Explorer 7 was a built in RSS reader. This functionality is great for simply subscribing to and reading feeds without the need for an additional program. If you make use of IE7′s built in feed reader, then you should take a look at the RikReader add-on. From their web site, this free add-on enhances the built in...

If Internet Explorer 7 is your browser of choice, but you find it lacking the functionality Firefox has… don’t get jealous, get even with IE7Pro. IE7Pro is a free add-on which adds loads of functionality. From their web site: IE7Pro includes Tabbed Browsing Management, Spell Check, Inline Search, Super Drag Drop, Crash Recovery, Proxy Switcher, Mouse...

One of the most useful features that Firefox offers over Internet Explorer 7 is the ability to re-open a tab which was closed. Several times myself, I have closed a tab accidentally in IE7 only to have to try to dig it up in my browser history. This is no longer a problem with the IE7 Open Last Closed Tab plugin. The description on their website explains how it...