10 most useful chrome extensions

We all like new shiny things, but there are so many times you don’t need the latest and greatest tools. Sometimes, you just need a working tool, and these Chrome extensions will help you get work done more efficiently. These 10 extensions will improve your work productivity and make your life easier.

Grammarly

While Grammarly is technically a grammar checker, it’s also so much more. Grammarly will look at your spelling, vocabulary and style as well, helping you to improve your writing in all areas. If you’re an English student or have given any thought to becoming a writer, this is the extension for you.

Evernote Web Clipper

The Evernote Web Clipper extension works as a bookmarklet, which means you can save web pages by clicking on the extension button in your toolbar.

It’s also useful for saving articles you want to read later. You can organize these clippings into stacks or keep them all in one place. When it’s time for you to read through the clippings, just click on the “Save” button and Evernote will open up a list of all your saved content for easy access!

Honey

Honey is a great extension for price comparison. It will help you find the best price for the product you are looking for and make sure you don’t pay more than necessary.

Honey works by scanning the web for the best price and then shows it to you on a pop-up window. It works on all major websites, including Amazon, eBay and Walmart.

It’s a great tool for finding out whether or not an item is in stock at another store with better prices than where you originally found it!

Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop is an extension that allows you to remotely access your computer from anywhere. You can also share files, see each other’s screens and transfer files — all right from your phone or tablet! It’s great because it lets you access your desktop on the go without needing to install any software on the host system (your friend’s computer).

If you’re looking for a simple way to access your home computer while out of town, this is it! The best part is that even though it’s simple, it doesn’t skimp on features: there are plenty of options available for those who want them.

LastPass

LastPass is a password manager that automatically fills in passwords and other sensitive data. You can use LastPass on all your devices (including your phone), as well as across browsers.

LastPass securely stores passwords and other sensitive data, so you never have to remember them again. No more sticky notes! With LastPass, you can save your credit card information so it’s easy to buy stuff online without having to enter all of those numbers again. You can also save usernames and passwords for websites that require registration but don’t want to keep track of them yourself.

Boomerang for Gmail

This is one of the best Gmail extensions for productivity. It allows you to set reminders to follow up on emails, send emails back to yourself for later review or just schedule them to send at a later time. You can also use templates to quickly send common emails like “I’ll get back to you with more details” or “Thanks for your interest”. The snooze feature allows you to easily put off sending an email until later in the day if it’s not urgent.

You can also save emails into folders so they’re easy to find later, track those important conversations with stars, and even set up a custom signature based on which folder the email is sent from so that people know who sent it and why they might want your input.

StayFocusd

How to use it: StayFocusd is a web browser extension that helps you stay focused on tasks by limiting the amount of time you spend on unproductive websites. Once installed, you can set up a list of sites deemed unproductive (for example, Facebook and Reddit). Once this list is compiled, simply enter the time limit for each site — after that amount of time has passed, your browser will be redirected to a different website of your choice.

How to configure it: To begin configuring StayFocusd go into Chrome settings and select Extensions > Get more extensions from the menu at the top right corner of your screen.

How to get the most out of it: The best way to get value out of any productivity tool is to make sure you know how to use it before implementing it into your life or workflows. Get familiar with the settings and how it works best for you.

Session Buddy

If you frequently open multiple tabs while working, Session Buddy is a great way to make sure that you don’t lose any important information or get lost in a sea of tabs. The extension allows you to save and restore your current browser state at any time. It even lets you log out of Facebook!

Because Session Buddy is so useful, it’s worth paying for ($14/year) if money isn’t an issue for you. If not, try using the free version with ads.

Buffer for Chrome

Buffer is a social media scheduling tool that lets you schedule posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. You can schedule posts from your browser or from the Buffer mobile app. The extension works with all business and personal accounts in one single dashboard — no need to set up different settings for each type of account.

You can also use it to create and edit short links for sharing content on sites like Twitter or even custom URLs (like bitly). This is great if you want to check into analytics or track where traffic is coming from after sharing something on social media.

The Great Suspender

The Great Suspender is a chrome extension that will automatically suspend inactive tabs. This means that the tabs which are not active for a certain period of time, or when they are not displaying any activity will be suspended and hidden from view. This reduces memory consumption, freeing up your computer’s resources to perform even more tasks at once.

You can also choose which tab to suspend based on other criteria:

• When it has been idle for a certain period of time;
• When there is no input inside it or if its contents have changed;

Conclusion

The above extensions are great tools for you to use in your day-to-day work. Hope you find them useful! However, tools can help you be productive but they will do no magic. It is all up to you!

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