Cool Chrome extensions for better productivity
NEW DELHI: Chrome extensions can help users avoid distractions, speed up web browsing and reduce ad clutter
Google Chrome has emerged as the default browser for many on account of its simplicity, safe browsing tools, speed and compliance with the latest web tools such as WebRTC and HTTP/2.
What makes it even more exciting for users is the wide range of extensions or web apps that it offers. These web apps are available for download on the Chrome extension web store and work within the web browser.
Here are some extensions which can help you get the most out of the browser at your workplace.
GOOGLE KEEP CHROME EXTENSION Free
If you like taking notes while browsing through web, hopping between a note taking app and the browser is not the smartest way out. Google’s note taking app Keep has an extension which makes note taking simpler and a lot quicker. Developed by Google, the extension allows users to opens a small note taking window on top of the browser, where they can save urls and images and type texts. Notes saved on the desktop will be synced with the Keep app on smartphones and other devices as well.
DISTRACTOFF Free
If the regular buzz on social media and news websites is diverting your attention from your work, you can try this free chrome extension which works as gatekeeper to what one can and cannot access on the web browser.
DistractOff works by allowing users to block websites which might affect their productivity. User can schedule the blocks so the sites won’t open during strict work hours but will be available automatically when the user is free.
MAILTRACK FOR GMAIL AND INBOX Free
MailTrack for Gmail can help users by keeping them posted about the status of mails sent by them to others. So instead of waiting for a mail of confirmation from the receiver, or making call, users can simpler look for double tick mark before the mail, similar to WhatsApp, on the email in the sent mail page. With MailTrack installed, emails which have been read will instantly show the double tick mark along with the exact time and the number of times the mail was read.
ADBLOCK PLUS Free
Web advertisements are a major source of distraction for users, especially at workplace. Adblock Plus can reduce the ad clutter and show only the relevant clutter on any website.
It is effective with most news websites, social media sites including Facebook , and even video streaming sites such as YouTube. It can also block popups so you will not be redirected to another website without your permission.