Google Chrome offers free extensions that provide you with security and functionality.
Here are a selection of extensions we've selected from the Chrome Web Store that focus on privacy/security, performance , and productivity. These extensions let you do everything from taking screenshots and recording videos to securing your connection and more.
Grammarly
Grammarly's free grammar checker helps you write correctly and clearly on Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Tumblr, and almost anywhere else on the web.
Speedtest by Ookla
Run a Speedtest directly from your toolbar to quickly check your internet performance without having to open a new tab.
Privacy Badger
Privacy Badger is a browser add-on that prevents advertisers from secretly tracking the pages you visit. If it detects that an advertiser appears to be tracking you without your permission, Privacy Badger will automatically block them.
OneTab
When your tabs are in the OneTab list, you will save up to 95% of memory because you will have reduced the number of tabs open in Google Chrome.
The Great Suspender
Great Suspender automatically unloads any unused tab while preserving the favicon and title. The tab can be restored by clicking anywhere on the page when needed.
HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere is an extension that encrypts communications, making your browsing more secure.
Blur
Much more than a password manager! By keeping your passwords safe (and generating new ones to prevent reuse), Blur is also a secure payment tool.
Hotspot Shield VPN
Do you need a VPN to secure your browser connection? AnchorFree has a tool called Hotspot Shield, which is free and unlimited.
Taco
This is a great way to keep everything you do on one page.
OneNote Web Clipper
A simple way to clip all or part of a web page and send it to OneNote.
Momentum
Replace a new tab with a personal dashboard that includes your to-do list, weather, and inspiration.
Evernote Web Clipper
Close the web pages you want to keep. Save them to Evernote. Find them easily on any device.
OneNote Online
A quick and simple way to access your OneNote notes directly from your browser.
uBlock Origin
A tool for controlling annoying content. uBlock doesn't take up much space.
I'm a Gentleman
It allows you to easily download images from a web page. You can press the Alt key and click to download, move or download each image or a page with a single click.
Google Bookmarks Manager
Google Bookmark Manager is the bookmark manager you should have.
Screencastify (Screen Video Recorder)
Screencastify is a simple video screen capture software for Chrome. It is able to record all screen activity within a tab, including audio.
Adblock Plus
We have no problem with well-intentioned ads, but we need to protect ourselves from malware and malicious ads. That's where Adblock Plus helps us.
