I am one of the users previewing the new Hyperwords firefox extension and it rocks. It is after a long time that some new technology has caught my immediate attention, and this particular add-on for firefox will definitely change the way we search and look for information.
The extension is very simple to use. After installing the xpi in firefox, select anyword on a page by highlighting it and automatically a hyperthread menu appears. You can select any of the options that range from search in Google, Yahoo, look for news, email, translate et al, besides a host of other interesting and useful links. Check out the screenshot for an overview of the menu and the features.
The extension is still in beta, but open for private preview to some selected users. If interested, write to the email address provided on this page requesting for the extension.
Thank you for your blog entry, much appreciated. Thank you also for helping us test Hyperwords.
Hi.
Hyperwords 1.5 is out
This is a substantial upgrade, featuring numerous small fixes and additions and a Toolbar.
Now this is very cool: Try Hyperwords with the Toolbar only. Go to Preferences (at the bottom of the menu) and click on the ‘Apperance’ tab. Then choose the ‘Toolbar’ mode.
You can now select text on a page, hit ‘return’ and it will hoist the selected text up to the Toolbar. You may now choose a command with your mouse or use the keyboard shortcuts to rapidly issue commands.
Take a look at the the new User Guide (also at the bottom of the menu) to learn what else is new and a few tips and tricks if you want to.
Install Hyperwords for Firefox at http://www.hyperwords.net