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The Chess Thread

Discussion in 'Watford' started by Toby, May 25, 2011.

  1. Hornette_TID

    Hornette_TID Well-Known Member
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    lol...i use a few, most of them aren't worth it, but some of them are great for making browsing easier :)
     
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  2. yorkshirehornet

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    Hornette.. waht is an add-on?

    cheers now...

    go easy on your exlanation ;)
     
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  3. Hornette_TID

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    :) i will...simply..an addon is something you can download from your browser, to enhance your browsing experience. For example, i have an addon which means that rather than pressing the back/forward/new tab/etc buttons, i use the mouse in different ways so that i can achieve those things more quickly. eg. To go back a page, i swipe the mouse to the left. It just means i don't have to be as accurate with the mouse as i would have to be if i was looking for the back button.

    In other words, an addon is not something you can't run on its own, it runs with a browser to make it easier to use, or to change it's appearance or to add brower buttons. There are thousands of different addons for Firefox. I think i use about 6 lol
     
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  4. Leo

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    I just about use the keyboard and mouse as it is <doh>
     
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  5. Hornette_TID

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    If i was nearer Leonardo, i'd give you a lesson :)...
     
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  6. yorkshirehornet

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    Thanks Hornette <ok>
    No chance I am afraid..... like Leo I am over L-ty :(


    ;)
     
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  7. Norwayhornet

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    Google chromes got some gizmoes you can add on or even change what the cursor looks like!:)
     
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  8. Norwayhornet

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    Then you can have desk top gadgets which are also useful, like currency exchange gadget , unit conversion gadget , translation gadget etc!
     
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  9. Hornette_TID

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    exactly...all that stuff :)
     
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  10. Hornette_TID

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    lol ..well, if ever you need help, give me a shout :)
     
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  11. Toby

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    The only plugin I use is AdBlock. Best piece of software ever!! No ads on any sites pretty much, it changes your life!!

    http://adblockplus.org/en/
     
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  12. Hornette_TID

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    i don't think i get many but that's a great idea, thanks Toby!
     
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  13. Hornette_TID

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  14. Norwayhornet

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    Cheers Toby!
     
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  15. Toby

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    Anyone up for a game?
     
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  16. yorkshirehornet

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    yes!.... just got in!

    adblock works onevery browser??
     
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  17. yorkshirehornet

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    Anyone for tennis ? :)
     
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  18. Leo

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    But does it put cookies ofr whatever and expose your computer to viruses - _i'm never sure what to trust
     
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  19. Leo

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    Thanks for the game Yorkie - Was hoping you too might make an error but you were too careful :)
     
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  20. yorkshirehornet

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    Thanks Lenny....

    I realised that if i play carefully and take the time.... I can be successful..... first few games I didnt think through enough...


    I love the game!
     
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