Anyone using multiple computers throughout the day knows how frustrating it can be to have different bookmarks on each machine. The browser add-on Xmarks (formerly known as Foxmarks) allows users to synchronize all of their bookmarks among various computers. The bookmarks are then readily available whenever and wherever needed. It also synchronizes across different browsers.
Simply install the Xmarks add-on and create a username and password. The bookmarks are then uploaded and stored on a server. If you set up a new machine, just install the Xmarks add-on and download the bookmarks. This replaces the prior bookmarks and merges with current ones. You can even create different profiles for work-related or home computers. Once all of your bookmarks are set up, you can then view and edit them at my.xmarks.com and the changes will synchronize with any browser that currently has the add-on installed.
Another interesting feature is that Xmarks interacts with Google searches and shows the top three bookmarked sites in your search results. It also shows information about popular webpages and gives a list of similar sites when you click on the Xmarks icon in the address bar. Xmarks is currently available at www.xmarks.com and is supported by Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari web browsers.
