Apple's open source browser Safari doesn't always get the love it deserves. That's probably because in its original state, Safari isn't as inviting as Mozilla's Firefox browser with all its native bells and whistles. Nevertheless, Safari has a cadre of loyal fans.

Productivity is the buzzword these days so if your browser of choice can't help you power through your to-do list each day, then it's not very useful. If you've been lukewarm over Safari because you think using it will impede your workflow, then try these handy productivity add-ons before giving up on the Apple browser altogether.

In a photo tour I posted a few days ago, I provided some favorite Firefox tips that can save you time if you spend a lot of time in almost everyone's favorite open source browser.

There were also some efficiency boosts, and time-saving tips there. To get the most out of Firefox, though, I recommend using the best extensions. In this post, I'll round up six of my top favorite extensions.