NoScript - This will automatically block all JavaScript code from running on all web sites. To allow scripts to run on a certain site, right-click the NoScript icon in Firefox and click "allow" or "temporarily allow". If you only do temporary, scripts will be blocked the next time you go back to that site. There is also an option to permanently allow all cookies for all sites until you choose to go back to using explicit rules.
CookieSafe - The same idea as NoScript, but applies to cookies instead. Just like JavaScript, cookies can contain either helpful or malicious code. It may be safe to block all sites from loading cookies unless you trust that particular site. You may then set an allow rule permanently, temporarily or just for one session.
Adblock Plus - Adblock is a great add-on. Have you ever read an article at one of the big news web sites just to have the article split in half with a huge advertisement in the middle? This one cuts out annoyances such as that and other banners. This is powerful in conjunction with Firefox's natural ability to block pop-ups. Best of all, once you install it the job is done automatically and accurately. You are not required to allow or deny anything.
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