In a very recent post, I wrote about Google Plus and mentioned just a few of its features such as Sparks, Hangouts and Circles. In the first of two posts I’m going to briefly outline some of the most popular extensions for Google Chrome as put forward by Techlabs.com in their article ‘13 Google Chrome extensions no-one should live without’.
The ones I’m going to list are in no particular order as I’ll be covering all of them in two posts anyway. The first extension is self-explanatory.
Adblock– Everyone hates ads, but with the Adblock extension for Chrome no one has to deal with them again. Seriously, this is not a commercial, especially considering the extension is free. Adblock automatically blocks pesky ads on website pages which are recorded in an internal database.
Android phone users are very likely to make this extension the most popular of all.
Google Chrome to Phone– This extension allows users to send relevant links and information to their Android phone. This is an essential extension for Android users, as it allows a completely integrated browsing experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
Social media fanatics will be highly unlikely to ignore the official Facebook extension.
Official Facebook Extension– The Official Facebook Extension for Google Chrome alerts or notifies a user whenever something interesting happens on Facebook. So instead of leaving a browser window logged into the site all the time, users can now rely on the extension to alert them when something cool happens! The extension will alert users when someone comments on their wall or posts, invites them to local events, posts to a group page, sends a friend request, or sends a new personal message.
This one is all about fun.
Picnik– Allows users to take screen captures and pictures directly from the browser window, as well as edit existing photos. No additional software is needed.
Anyone browsing web pages they shouldn’t should find this one very handy.
PanicButton– Do you work in a cubicle, and frequently find yourself looking on pages that you shouldn’t be, while at work? The PanicButton extension allows users to quickly and easily hide all open Chrome tabs with a single button and restore them later.
There seems to be something for everyone in Google Chrome and although it may not be to everybody’s liking, there’s no doubt that Google are working hard in every area. The next post will continue to look at other extensions in the Google Chrome stable.
Until next time.
