One of the defining feature’s of Google Chrome is the add-ons and extensions which let you fine-tune your browser and allows you to add new features. There are many extensions available in Chrome web store. Google has also categorized these extensions to make it easier to browse and find new. Let’s have a look at few such Add-ons which makes the Browsing on Chrome more fun.
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Note that the extensions are listed in no particular order.
9 Essential Google Chrome Extensions
These are few essential Chrome Extensions you should try.
1. Pushbullet
Here’s one Chrome extension to rule them all! Pushbullet is a chrome extension that bridges your Phone, tablet and PC. It enables you to send and receive Messages from your Computer. It is Integrated with many Popular Apps including Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger.
Arguably one of the best Productivity extension, Pushbullet allows you to cruise through notifications and send links or files across your devices.
This is one Chrome Extension you never knew you needed.
2. Grammarly
The Internet is filled with captious individuals who cannot resist the urge to correct a spelling or grammar mistake, commonly known as Grammar Nazi.
Hence, Grammarly is a must extension to avoid typos and errors. While a Grammar Nazi may refuse to help you with your English homework, Grammarly doesn’t.
This amazing extension makes sure everything you write is effective and error free. With over 5 Million users, Grammarly is free to use and helps you know the difference between “there,” “their” and “they’re.”
Exploring the wilds of the Internet without an Ad Blocker is either considered to be foolish or the bravest adventure. With Ads popping up from left, right and center; it can get on your nerves.
Of the countless ad blockers out there, uBlock Origin stands out as it is extremely lightweight and highly efficient. It blocks the Obtrusive ads while going easy on your Memory and CPU footprint.
With plenty of filters for protecting your privacy and ad blocking, uBlock Origin revs up your surfing experience from wallowing to absolutely screaming!
4. Panic Button
To everyone who loves surfing the Internet at work and doesn’t want to be caught by your boss, Here’s an extension for you; Panic Button! Hide all the tabs with a single button and restore them back when your boss leaves.
Developed by the aptly named company, HideMyAss; Panic Button allows you to create keyboard shortcuts and password protect your tabs.
In short, Panic Button is the ‘Mischief Managed’ to the Internet Equivalent of ‘Marauder’s Map’.
Pro Tip: Make sure nobody is standing right behind you.
5. Browsec
Websites blocked by the sysadmin? Fret not, Browsec is what you need! Browsec is a super secure proxy and VPN add on for your Chrome.
This amazing little extension lets you access the web services such as Hulu, Pandora and Netflix; which are restricted in certain countries. Browsec encrypts and routes you through secure cloud network, making you untraceable and impossible to sniff!
With a decent Interface and a fairly good speed, Browsec is the better than any other VPN out there.
6. Forest
Ever felt that you are wasting your life away on the Internet? The ‘Forest’ is an add-on for you. Aimed to help you stay focused, Forest lets you track your time and get things done in an interesting way.
First, You add distracting websites to Blacklist. Then you plant a seed before you start your work. In following time, the seed will eventually grow into a tree, as you are working and withers away when you open a Blacklisted page.
This add-on has proved to be very effective and helps you stay focused. It’s better to finish your effectively than to kill a tree.
An extremely handy tool when reading on the web, the Google Dictionary helps you find the definition of a word or a phrase in a jiffy.
Double clicking on the word will show its definition in a small pop up bubble. Also, this extension supports foreign languages making it more nifty. You can also translate foreign languages to the language of your choice on the go.
Google Dictionary is highly efficient tool which you needed yesterday!
Are you one of those people who leaves open a gazillion tabs on chrome? Here’s an add-on that saves chrome from killing your machine.
The Great Suspender solves the problem of Chrome gobbling up the memory, by suspending unused tabs. It’s a simple yet efficient way to save your battery and memory; and also prevents your processor from Intense Cardio.
9. Momentum
To be honest, Chrome’s traditional ‘New Tab’ page is quite bland. However, ‘Momentum’ gives that much need oomph to the New Tab page. While there are many other new tab page Chrome Extensions, this one is best among all.
It replaces your dull New Tab with an inspirational background and personal dashboard. Equipped with Weather forecast and To-Do list, Momentum helps you be more productive and helps you focus on your goals.
The best part about Momentum is that it works even offline.
These are few nice Chrome Extensions. Try these and see if these are useful for you
Do let us know if we have missed out any amazing extensions!
