11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
We're
all trying to find the next productivity hack. However, did you know
that the key to getting more done might be in your browser?
Google's Chrome Web Store is chock-full of cool add-ons for your browser.
But, with Chrome gaining popularity, the Chrome Web Store too has become like Apple's App Store: Bloated and hard to navigate.
So to save you the trouble, we've found some extensions guaranteed to keep you focused and productive during working hours.
Google's Chrome Web Store is chock-full of cool add-ons for your browser.
But, with Chrome gaining popularity, the Chrome Web Store too has become like Apple's App Store: Bloated and hard to navigate.
So to save you the trouble, we've found some extensions guaranteed to keep you focused and productive during working hours.
1. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Adblock may be the most popular Google Chrome extension out there.
The extension removes the annoyance of banner advertisements from your web experience.
That may seem like a slight difference, but visiting some sites that tend to be bogged down with such ads can really improve your experience.
AdBlock also works with Safari, Opera and Firefox if you don have Chrome.
The extension removes the annoyance of banner advertisements from your web experience.
That may seem like a slight difference, but visiting some sites that tend to be bogged down with such ads can really improve your experience.
AdBlock also works with Safari, Opera and Firefox if you don have Chrome.
2. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Chrome remote desktop isn't technically an extension, but it allows you to access other computers from your own and vice versa.
Left a file at work? Connect up via Remote Desk and grab it. It's also an easy way to share your screen with someone else if there's a problem.
Left a file at work? Connect up via Remote Desk and grab it. It's also an easy way to share your screen with someone else if there's a problem.
3. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
The Delicious Bookmark Extension makes sharing links quick and easy.
No longer will you have to copy and paste a link into an email, spawning a chain that may earn you the resentment of your colleagues.
We think sharing links is an integral part of the work experience. Delicious makes that task quick and easy, freeing you up to focus on other things.
No longer will you have to copy and paste a link into an email, spawning a chain that may earn you the resentment of your colleagues.
We think sharing links is an integral part of the work experience. Delicious makes that task quick and easy, freeing you up to focus on other things.
4. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Chrome to Mobile is an easy way to take whatever you're working on with you when you leave the office.
The extension lets you take live webpages and work on the go by replicating your desktop browser experience on your smartphone.
It works offline too, in case you need to get stuff done in a dead zone.
The extension lets you take live webpages and work on the go by replicating your desktop browser experience on your smartphone.
It works offline too, in case you need to get stuff done in a dead zone.
5. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Google Mail Checker is a no-brainer for anyone who sends and receives email on a daily basis.
The extension shows you how many unread messages are there in your inbox without your having to click/tab over and check.
Like many Chrome extensions, Google Mail Checker saves you precious time.
The extension shows you how many unread messages are there in your inbox without your having to click/tab over and check.
Like many Chrome extensions, Google Mail Checker saves you precious time.
6. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
MightyText does what iMessage has been letting Mac users do for a while: Send texts from a computer to other phones.
Like iMessage, the extension sends you a notification when you receive a message.
Until MightyText there was no easy way to communicate from your computer to Android phones. Now you'll never have to worry about what kind of smartphone your colleague has.
Like iMessage, the extension sends you a notification when you receive a message.
Until MightyText there was no easy way to communicate from your computer to Android phones. Now you'll never have to worry about what kind of smartphone your colleague has.
7. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Nimbus
Screenshot is a great tool for Windows users everywhere. The extension
lets you take quick and easy screengrabs (Mac users have an Apple
command for this).
Like Chrome Remote Desktop, Nimbus can be a great tool for communicating with colleagues or showing someone exactly what you're looking at, when words just don't cut it.
Like Chrome Remote Desktop, Nimbus can be a great tool for communicating with colleagues or showing someone exactly what you're looking at, when words just don't cut it.
8. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Website Blocker is great if you're the type of person who gets easily distracted by Facebook or Twitter.
As the name suggests, this extension allows you to block access to certain domains for a given period of time (from (9am to 5pm, for example).
Website Blocker also works in Incognito Mode, so you can browse safely and without distraction if you so choose.
As the name suggests, this extension allows you to block access to certain domains for a given period of time (from (9am to 5pm, for example).
Website Blocker also works in Incognito Mode, so you can browse safely and without distraction if you so choose.
9. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Pocket is an easy way to put things aside when you've got work to do.
If you come across an article or website that's too long for you to look into — but you're still interested — hit the Pocket extension and that article/website will end up in your Pocket queue.
All you need is the free app to access your content on your schedule.
If you come across an article or website that's too long for you to look into — but you're still interested — hit the Pocket extension and that article/website will end up in your Pocket queue.
All you need is the free app to access your content on your schedule.
10. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
Search by Image helps you identity things you see online.
It is literally Google Images in reverse. It's especially useful for identifying a location or unfamiliar landmark.
It'll save you time and impress your friends.
It is literally Google Images in reverse. It's especially useful for identifying a location or unfamiliar landmark.
It'll save you time and impress your friends.
11. 11 Google Chrome extensions that will boost your productivity
August 20, 2014 |
FVD Downloader lets you save videos you find online easily and quickly.
There is one drawback that it doesn't work with YouTube videos.
However, for the rest of the internet (Facebook, Vimeo, etc), you're set!
There is one drawback that it doesn't work with YouTube videos.
However, for the rest of the internet (Facebook, Vimeo, etc), you're set!
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