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Pick of the Month: uMatrix<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Raymond Hill<\/a><\/strong>
\nuMatrix is a point-and-click matrix-based firewall, putting you in full control of where your browser is allowed to connect, what type of data it is allowed to download, and what it is allowed to execute.<\/p>\n

\n

“It may be the perfect advanced users control extension.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Featured: HTTPS Everywhere<\/a><\/h2>\n

by EFF Technologists
\n<\/a><\/strong>HTTPS Everywhere protects your communications by enabling HTTPS encryption automatically on sites that are known to support it, even when you type URLs or follow links that omit the “https:” prefix.<\/p>\n

Featured: Add to Search Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Dr. Evil<\/a><\/strong>
\nMake any pages’ search functionality available in the Search Bar (or “search box”).<\/p>\n

Featured: Duplicate Tabs Closer<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Peuj
\n<\/a><\/strong>Detects and automatically closes duplicated tabs.<\/p>\n

Nominate your favorite add-ons<\/h2>\n

Featured add-ons are selected by a community board<\/a> made up of add-on developers, users, and fans. Board members change every six months, so there’s always an opportunity to participate. Stayed tuned to this blog for the next call for applications.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to nominate an add-on for featuring, please send it to amo-featured@mozilla.org for the board’s consideration. We welcome you to submit your own add-on!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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