In the world of endless Internet surfing, the browser has become our best friend. It opens the door to an unlimited amount of information, entertainment, and learning opportunities. But did you know that you can make your browsing experience even better and more productive? Yes, with the help of Firefox or Google Chrome extensions! These little apps can give you superpowers in the form of ad blocking, password management, workflow optimization, and even help you maintain focus and concentration. In this article, we will delve into the world of some interesting extensions and learn how they can make your online research not only more productive but also safer.
Saving articles
The first extension on today’s list that will be useful to our TechVizor readers is Pocket. This is a real multi-tool for those who like to read and store interesting content from the Internet. Pocket allows you to easily save articles, news, videos, and any other content to view later, no matter where you are or whether you have access to the Internet.
With Pocket, you can not only store content on one device and access it from any other device, but also organize your stored materials with tags, making it quick and easy to find the information you need. Moreover, integration with various platforms and applications makes it even more convenient to use.
This extension allows you to not only save but also discover new content. Thanks to recommendations based on what other users are saving and reading, you can find a lot of interesting and useful things that you might not have come across on your own.
Ad blocking
If you want the Internet to be ad-free, faster, and safer, then an extension like AdGuard for your browser is what you need. It’s like a magic wand that takes away all the annoying ads that appear when you read or watch videos on the Internet. Fewer ads mean that pages open faster and you can enjoy what you’re really interested in without interruption.
AdGuard also protects your privacy by blocking attempts to monitor your online activity. It’s like having an invisible shield that protects your data from prying eyes. And the best part is that you can customize this extension as you like, deciding where to allow ads and where not to. This way, you can support your favorite sites by allowing them to display ads, but only when they don’t annoy you.
In short, AdGuard makes your online experience better: ad-free, faster, and safer.
Search by photo
The TinEye image search extension is like a detective, but for photos on the Internet. When you find an image and want to find out more about it, where it has appeared before, if there are other versions of it, or simply want to find a higher quality image, TinEye comes to the rescue.
You simply upload an image or paste a link to it into TinEye, and it will quickly analyze it, compare it to millions of other images on the Internet, and show you where else it has appeared. This can be useful, for example, if you want to find the author of a photo or make sure that the image is unique.
In addition, TinEye helps to detect unauthorized use of an image, which is important for photographers, artists, and copyright owners. With this extension, protecting your work online becomes much easier.
TinEye is easy to use: just a few clicks and you’ll get all the information you need about the image. It’s a great tool for anyone who works with digital content or just wants to learn more about images they’re interested in.
If you are interested in photos, you can also visit the PhotoBank website.
Password manager
The Bitwarden extension is a reliable password manager that helps you store all your passwords in one place, ensuring their protection with strong encryption. With Bitwarden, you can easily create complex passwords and access them from any device and keep your online accounts secure.
Enhance viewership for YouTube
“Enhancer for YouTube offers a variety of features to enhance your YouTube video experience. From controlling the playback speed to managing ads and automating repetitive tasks, this extension makes watching videos much more convenient.
Privacy protection
“Decentraleyes helps to improve privacy by keeping common resource libraries (e.g., JavaScript) locally. This approach allows you to avoid using large content delivery networks that can track your online activity
Manage tabs
“The Tree Style Tab offers an innovative way to manage your tabs in the browser by displaying them in a tree. This makes navigating between open tabs much more convenient, especially when you have too many open.
Dark theme for any website
And the last extension in this article is Dark Reader. It changes the bright design of websites to a darker one, reducing eye strain during nighttime surfing. This extension allows users to customize brightness, contrast, and other parameters for each site individually.
P.S. You don’t need to use it for TechVizor, as this site already has a built-in switcher from light to dark theme.
Remember that the Internet is not only a place for work or entertainment, but also a space where your safety and privacy are important. By using the right extensions, you will not only optimize your online time, but also protect yourself from trouble.
So don’t be afraid to experiment to find what works best for you.
These are just a few of the interesting extensions we’ve found for you. Stay tuned to TechVizor, in future articles we will make a selection of several more interesting and, most importantly, useful browser extensions!