Google Chrome extensions allow you to take complete control while browsing the internet. Extensions make Chrome work best for you as they provide you with tools that are easy to access. The extensions featured in this blog post however only apply to PC browsers.
Those featured are available on the Chrome Web Store for Google Chrome, Firefox Add-ons for Mozilla Firefox, and Opera Add-ons for all Opera Clients. What’s special about the Chrome Web Store is that its extensions can be added to other browsers like Firefox, which those browsers don’t support. Let’s dive in.
1. PayPal Honey
PayPal Honey, formerly known as Honey, is a free browser extension that is famous for its job of finding coupons. Currently working with more than 30,000 merchants, this tool enables you to save money during checkout in online stores.
It automatically scans the web for available coupons and tries applying them while looking for the one with the most savings. The extension is available on both Windows and MacOS and works with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Safari. There are also mobile apps available for both Android and iOS.
All you have to do is add the extension, pin it, and then simply tap on it when it turns orange on a website. You can choose which coupon to apply or let it do the job for you.
2. Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder
Awesome Screenshot not only allows you to take screenshots but can also record the screen. It gives you the option to take action on a tab, the browser window, or the entire screen including the taskbar. The extension also gives you the option to sign up or use your Google account and automatically saves them to the cloud. Therefore, past screenshots and recordings can be accessed from another PC remotely.
The app is pretty useful if you are someone who is fond of taking screenshots regularly. One thing that makes this extension stand out from others is the fact that it can actually record streaming sites like Netflix on your browser and you will not see a black screen.
3. Shazam
Shazam is a music recognition AI acquired by Apple in 2018 for a whopping $400 million. The service allows you to record a song you come across and it will identify it for you with full details. It can also be linked with both Spotify and Apple Music and automatically create a playlist for you.
Apps for both Android and iOS are available on the respective official app markets. To use the app in a browser, install the extension, pin it, and simply click it when a tab is playing officially released music.
Extensions are the perfect way to make Chrome work best for you.
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4. Grammarly
Grammarly is a widely popular grammar checker that was initially released in 2009. It started as just a checker for grammar but slowly evolved into a plagiarism checker and writing assistant powered by AI. It helps you to scale out the readability of your text by offering suggestions on how to improve it.
The service comes available as pc and web apps as well as software integrations. It offers free service but users can upgrade anytime for more advanced features. The extension checks your text anywhere for errors and recommends improvements. The extension does not throw ads at you and it is one must-have for everyone who takes internet writing seriously.
5. Free Download Manager
Free Download Manager comes as a suite of applications provided by SoftDeluxe and is available on MacOS, Linux, and Android.
It also has a web extension that can be installed on your browser and re-route all downloads to the desktop app. The software is known to increase download speeds by 5x and I can testify.
Instead of copying download links and pasting them into the app, this extension will do it for you. It has support for direct download links and it also supports torrents. The app has a friendly interface, with some advanced features. These features are however not mandatory for the client to work.
6. Google Translate
Google Translate is a tool that allows the translation of text foreign to the user while visiting a website.
Although some browsers allow you to translate just by right-clicking, some don’t and this extension comes in handy. Just by clicking the pinned extension, an app pop-up shows and prompts your action. The extension comes in handy, especially when visiting country-based websites that are in a foreign language.
7. The Great Suspender Original
Chrome is well known for using up too much PC memory. The Great Suspender Original is an extension available in the store that helps you avoid this. By suspending unused tabs, this tool helps you avoid memory drain. It allows you to restore one tab or all at once.
You can also create a group for your tabs for use in the current session. You will never see the ‘Aw, snap’ message from your browser again.
8. LastPass
LastPass is a secure online password manager extension that allows you to save all your passwords for easy autofill. When you try to login into a website, LastPass will autofill the password saved for that site.
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Therefore, the only password you need to remember is your LastPass account password. You do not need to type anything as everything is done automatically. The biggest perk is that you don’t need to crack your brain trying to remember all your passwords. It increases account security majorly.
9. Print Friendly & PDF
Print Friendly & PDF allows you to save a page in a print-friendly format or as a PDF for offline reading. By clicking the extension, it removes all ads from a page and gives you the option to download.
You can also change the font size of your document and edit the images by allowing you to remove them. If need be, you can send the page as an email without even having to save it locally.
10. Speedtest by Ookla
Speedtest by Ookla is a free web service that allows you to check your internet speed.
With this extension, you don’t need to visit the speedtest website as it allows you to do it from any tab. Internet speed is important for efficient web browsing and this extension is pretty handy. The extension will measure both your downlink and uplink connection speed as well as the latency of your connection. It can help you make decisions on your future choice of internet providers.
Conclusion
To make your Google chrome browser entirely yours, do not hesitate to add any extensions that will eventually make your web experience better. There are many other extensions out there that we haven’t mentioned but you can mention them to other readers in the comment section.
