Firefox offers an upgraded version of Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator known as Activities. This enhanced alternative improves users' browsing experience by allowing them to access web content faster and more efficiently. It helps users to perform various web-based activities such as selecting text, emailing, mapping, and more with a simple right-click.
As a software reviewer, I had the pleasure of testing out Select-n-Go by Cleeki, an alternative to IE8 Accelerator (Activities) for Firefox users. This powerful tool allows you to select any text on your screen and preview search results immediately on the same page, supporting Google (text, image, ...), YouTube, Maps, Amazon, and other popular channels, with the ability to add your own.
But what sets Cleeki apart is its design philosophy which aims to deliver minimum annoyance and maximum efficiency. With Cleeki, you won't experience any changes in web page appearance, unwanted tab switching, or unpleasant pop-ups. Instead, you'll enjoy seamless connections and easy activation/hiding.
Compared with IE8 activities, Select-n-Go provides a better experience in several ways, including richer information and interaction on the preview page, easy customization of search channels, the ability to edit keywords freely, and more.
The steps for using Cleeki are quick and easy. Simply select some text with your mouse and hold it until you see a search menu. From there, left-click on a channel icon to preview the result on the same page. You can also Ctrl+left click to search in a new tab or click the middle button to open the search result in a new tab without any tab switching.
Additionally, Cleeki comes equipped with a smart URL feature that enables you to convert any URL text into a hyperlink quickly. You can hold the Shift key and move your mouse over any URL text to turn it into a hyperlink, or select any text containing a URL using the method outlined above and select "Go to URL" from the menu to open the URL directly.
Last but not least, Cleeki can copy pure text without any format, which is especially helpful when you only want the text content from documents, web pages, or emails.
Overall, I found Select-n-Go by Cleeki to be a useful and efficient tool for Firefox users. Whether you're searching for information or need to copy pure text content, Cleeki delivers on its promise of a minimum annoyance and maximum efficiency.
But what sets Cleeki apart is its design philosophy which aims to deliver minimum annoyance and maximum efficiency. With Cleeki, you won't experience any changes in web page appearance, unwanted tab switching, or unpleasant pop-ups. Instead, you'll enjoy seamless connections and easy activation/hiding.
Compared with IE8 activities, Select-n-Go provides a better experience in several ways, including richer information and interaction on the preview page, easy customization of search channels, the ability to edit keywords freely, and more.
The steps for using Cleeki are quick and easy. Simply select some text with your mouse and hold it until you see a search menu. From there, left-click on a channel icon to preview the result on the same page. You can also Ctrl+left click to search in a new tab or click the middle button to open the search result in a new tab without any tab switching.
Additionally, Cleeki comes equipped with a smart URL feature that enables you to convert any URL text into a hyperlink quickly. You can hold the Shift key and move your mouse over any URL text to turn it into a hyperlink, or select any text containing a URL using the method outlined above and select "Go to URL" from the menu to open the URL directly.
Last but not least, Cleeki can copy pure text without any format, which is especially helpful when you only want the text content from documents, web pages, or emails.
Overall, I found Select-n-Go by Cleeki to be a useful and efficient tool for Firefox users. Whether you're searching for information or need to copy pure text content, Cleeki delivers on its promise of a minimum annoyance and maximum efficiency.
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