Taken from the Techlabs.com article ‘13 Google Chrome extensions no-one should live without’. In the second part of this article I am looking at some more in their list, starting with a URL shortener which is becoming almost essential for use on social media websites.
goo.gl URL Shortener– This extension is essential for anyone that uses links on social media profiles like Twitter, Facebook or business blogs. The goo.gl URL Shortener extension takes any internet URL, lengthy or not, and shortens it into a very simple link for use anywhere.
Considering the current global economic climate, this one is likely to prove extremely popular.
Monster Jobs – The Monster Chrome extension allows users to browse the internet and look for jobs simultaneously. Jobs are in high demand these days, and therefore such an extension is in need. The Monster Jobs extension also allows users to see job postings for individual sites they are visiting.
This is a good idea but somewhat limited.
WiseStamp – This extension works hand and hand with a Google mail or G-mail account, so naturally if you prefer another mail service this extension is useless to you. Basically the WiseStamp extension allows users to include social media and social network profile links in their e-mail signature.
Another handy extension but with limitations unless you have a G-mail address.
Mail Checker Plus for Google Mail – This extension is essential for anyone that uses a Gmail account and would rather keep an external application open instead of Gmail in an open browser window. Mail Checker Plus for Google Mail provides users with unread messages notifications and allows them to preview new mail, delete, or mark it as spam.
The last one.
Chrome Toolbox – The Chrome Toolbox extension by Google adds some more advanced browser options and commands to spruce up any browsing experience. For example users can save unsubmitted internet form data for use later, view web videos in standalone windows, and can pre-define the browser to open all links in an external window.
As I said in the first article, there seems to be something for everyone in Google Chrome, however, everyone will have their own opinions as to whether they work for them and of course their own favourites. It’s likely though that as Google is already the dominant player when it comes to browsing, the others will find it extremely hard to compete and be left trailing in their wake.
Until next time.
