These add-ons for Google's Chrome browser will help you work faster, get smarter, and maybe even save a little money.
1 1Password
1Password's Chrome extension is a vital companion to the password management software for Windows and Mac. Instead of making you memorize countless passwords, 1Password can generate a secure password for every site you use, and does the remembering for you. With the Chrome extension, you can log in, enter credit card details, and automatically fill out registration forms with just a couple of clicks. Install
2 Momentum
No disrespect to Chrome's new tab screen, but sometimes you need more motivation than just a handful of recent links. Momentum replaces the default screen with a beautiful photo, the time, an inspirational quote, and a "main focus" that you can set at the start of each day. You can also create a to-do list or return to the basic new tab screen with just a click.Install
3 Earth View from Google Maps
Earth View's new tab screen isn't packed with features, but it may take your breath away with curated satellite photos from around the world. Every time you open a new tab, you'll be whisked to a random location on our globe. The globe at the bottom-right of the screen will take you to the corresponding area in Google Earth, just in case you want to forget about what you were actually planning to do for a while. Install
4 Coupons at Checkout
Just as the name suggests, Coupons at Checkout detects when you're about to buy something online, then scours the web for any coupons you might be able to use. Even you come up empty, it'll save you the hassle of wading through countless spammy, ad-cluttered coupon websites—and that's almost as good as saving a few bucks. Install
5 Evernote Web Clipper
Doing a bit of Internet research? Evernote Web Clipper goes beyond basic copying and pasting of links. With the press of a button, you can annotate pages, save a simplified reading view, create summary links, or just grab an image of the entire page. And of course, everything's saved online through Evernote(http://evernote.com) so it's available from any computer, phone, or other device that can access the web. Download
6 FVD Downloader
Most video sites don't want you to download their content for personal, offline use — like for making GIFs. But that's not stopping FVD Downloader, which adds a convenient download button on any site where video is found. The only notable limitation is YouTube, as the Chrome Web Store explicitly forbids ripping from its own streaming video site, but the extension is still useful for any other sites where video is served. Install
7 Office Editing for Docs, Sheets, & Slides
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides can be powerful productivity tools, they're not so great at dealing with Microsoft Office documents. With the Office Editing extension, you can view and modify Office documents straight from Google Drive, bypassing the hoopla of converting to Google's format and then saving back to .DOC, .XLS or .PPT again. Install
8 Search by Image (by Google)
If you've ever seen an image on the Internet and wondered where it came from, Google's Search by Image extension can help. With the extension installed, hovering over any image reveals a link to Google Image Search, which can recognize the photo and bring up similar images. From there, you'll have a much easier time finding more details and tracking down the source. Install
9 Strict Workflow
The problem with working in a web browser is that you can easily give in to distraction. Next time you feel tempted to sneak a peek at Facebook, install Strict Workflow, which forces you to spend at least 25 minutes on work before giving you a 5-minute break. You can either blacklist specific sites that are likely to distract you, or create a whitelist of sites to allow. Install
10 Xmarks Bookmark Sync
Chrome already does a great job of syncing bookmarks on its own — provided you're only using Chrome. Xmarks is a useful alternative if you bounce between browsers, especially across multiple devices. It supports Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Install
11 Google Dictionary
This extension from Google makes it just a little easier to brush up on your vocabulary. Once installed, you can double click on any word in a web page to see a short pop-up definition. Clicking the extension button brings up a full dictionary entry, and you can also opt into saving a list of every definition you look up. Install
12 Google Quick Scroll
Searching the web for something specific like a quote or statistic can get frustrating when the thing you're looking for is buried inside a mountain of text. Google Quick Scroll helps you jump straight to what you need by showing snippets of relevant text in a small pop-up window. Clicking the text takes you to the relevant section, saving you from using "find in page" ad nauseam. Install
13 Send to Kindle
Even if you're hooked on "read it later" apps like Pocket and Instapaper, you may want to give Amazon's version a try. Send to Kindle renders web articles in a clean, ad-free view and sends them to the Kindle devices and apps of your choosing. It's especially useful for anyone who prefers the distraction-free reading experience of a Kindle e-reader and wants to get some web articles in the mix. Install
14 Weather Watcher Live
Weather Watcher Live is a handy widget that lets you skip the clutter of the major weather
websites. Just plug in your zip code, choose a nearby weather station, and the extension icon will keep you apprised of the current temperature. You can also click the icon for quick access to daily and hourly forecasts, along with radar for engaging in a little amateur meteorology. Install
websites. Just plug in your zip code, choose a nearby weather station, and the extension icon will keep you apprised of the current temperature. You can also click the icon for quick access to daily and hourly forecasts, along with radar for engaging in a little amateur meteorology. Install
15 Pic2Pixlr
Pic2Pixlr is a must-have extension for anyone who edits a lot of web images. Once installed, right-clicking on an image will reveal an "open with pic2pixlr" option in the context menu, letting you jump directly into Pixlr's suite of free editing tools. It's a lot faster than downloading, uploading and downloading again. Install
