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15 Cool Browser Extensions That Will Make Your Life Easier" by MakeUseOf

15 Cool Browser Extensions That Will Make Your Life Easier" is an article written by MakeUseOf that lists browser extensions that can help simplify various tasks and improve the overall browsing experience. The article highlights the following extensions: OneTab: consolidates all open tabs into one tab, reducing clutter and freeing up memory. Evernote Web Clipper: saves webpages, images, and notes for later reference. Grammarly: checks grammar and spelling in text fields and suggests corrections. Save to Pocket: allows users to save articles, videos, and other web content to be viewed later. Momentum: replaces the new tab page with a personalized dashboard and to-do list. Pushbullet: allows users to send and receive texts and files between devices. StayFocusd: blocks distracting websites and limits the amount of time spent on them. AdBlock Plus: blocks ads and improves page load times. Hover Zoom: enlarges images and videos when the cursor is hovered over them. LastPass: securel...

Pocket: saves articles and videos to be viewed later.

Pocket is a browser extension that allows users to save articles, videos, and other web content to be viewed later. It can be used on various browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Once the extension is installed, users can simply click the Pocket button in their browser to save a page. The saved content can then be accessed on any device, even without an internet connection, through the Pocket app or website. Users can also organize their saved content with tags and create custom lists for easy access. Additionally, Pocket has a feature called "Suggested Tags" that suggests tags for saved content based on the content's content and topic. This can make it easier to find saved content later on. Pocket is a great tool for people who come across interesting articles or videos, but don't have time to read or watch them at the moment. It can also help users to keep track of articles or videos that they want to read or watch later.

The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy and Security" by Lifehacker

The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy and Security" is an article written by Lifehacker that lists browser extensions that can help improve privacy and security while using the internet. The article highlights the following extensions: uBlock Origin: blocks ads and trackers to increase privacy and speed up page loading times. HTTPS Everywhere: encrypts connections to websites to protect against eavesdropping. Privacy Badger: blocks third-party trackers and cookies to increase privacy. Ghostery: blocks trackers and improves page load times. NoScript: blocks scripts from running on websites, providing an added layer of security. Blur: encrypts and masks personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, to protect against data breaches. Disconnect: blocks third-party trackers to protect privacy and speed up page loading times. DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials: blocks trackers and forces encryption on websites to protect privacy. Tor Browser: routes internet traffic th...

10 Must-Have Browser Extensions for Productivity" by Forbes

10 Must-Have Browser Extensions for Productivity" is an article written by Forbes that lists 10 browser extensions that can help increase productivity while using the internet. The article highlights the following extensions: Grammarly: checks grammar and spelling in text fields and suggests corrections. StayFocusd: blocks distracting websites and limits the amount of time spent on them. Pocket: saves articles and videos to be viewed later. RescueTime: tracks time spent on different websites and apps, providing a productivity score and report. LastPass: securely saves and autofills passwords. Evernote Web Clipper: saves webpages and notes for later reference. Todoist: creates and organizes to-do lists. Tab Manager Plus: organizes and manages open tabs. Momentum: replaces the new tab page with a personalized dashboard and to-do list. OneTab: reduces clutter by consolidating all open tabs into one tab. These extensions can help users stay focused, organize their tasks and informat...