Twitter plugins integrate blogs and Twitter accounts, with functions including cross-posting, identifying readers, and analytics. They can also allow tweeting from a blog, link Twitter accounts to comments, and offer analysis functions. When people talk about Twitter plug-ins, they are usually referring to tools that integrate a blog and a specific Twitter account. Twitter plugins […]
A web browser plug-in is software added to a browser to enhance its capabilities. Plug-ins can be created by the browser company or users, and can be free or paid. Popular plug-ins include ad-blockers and music download managers. Developers must maintain plug-ins to work with new browser versions. Also known as a browser add-on, a […]
An OpenGL® plug-in adds OpenGL®-based functionality to a central application, such as new rendering functions or library headers. It can also accelerate graphics in games and support special hardware. IDEs and graphic image editors use plug-ins to incorporate OpenGL® libraries and keep programs current. Games use plug-ins to run at full speed on any graphics […]
ActiveX® plug-ins are computer programs that interact with programs like Internet Explorer® to perform functions like watching videos or playing games. They can be created using programming languages like C++ and Java and can interact with HTML. They are only available on Windows® and can be a security risk. Firefox® does not support ActiveX®. Users […]
