5 Chrome Browser extensions that will change the way you surf the web.

If you’re still using the default browser that came with your computer, such as Internet Explorer, Safari, or Edge, you may want to seriously consider a faster and more feature-rich browser such as Google Chrome.  One aspect that makes Chrome so great is the ability to add apps and extensions to it to make it even better.  Here are 5 extensions that will improve your experience on the web.

Without AdBlock.

1.      AdBlock

Does what it says on the tin – blocks ads on the web.  Ad blocking is not a new concept, but it is transforming.  Many people find it unethical to block the way that content providers make money whilst viewers freely enjoy their pages at the provider’s expense.  There is a good case for this, though ad blocking has now changed.  The AdBlock extension now has an “acceptable advertising” program that allows ads that meet a certain criteria and blocks ads that don’t.  This is a good compromise for people wanting to improve their online experience whilst supporting the great people making it all possible.  Of course, you can still block all ads should you wish if you change the setting.

With AdBlock.

2.  AutoPagerize

AutoPagerize is a neat little extension that takes the effort out of having to press the “next page” links at the bottom of each page, creating an seamless page that can be constantly scrolled.  It works on most pages that incorporate this kind of design and makes browsing through several pages quick and easy.

3.      Lazarus

Lazarus is an extension that records what you type into form pages so that if you were to have a browser or computer crash, or anything happens where you lose your page, you have an easy backup to restore from.  Can be a real life saver.

Search in Windows.

4.      Bing2Google

This one is just for the Windows users.  Bing2Google is for people who simply prefer Google to Bing.  When you use the Windows Search (including the one on the new taskbar in Windows 10) to search the web, it takes the search query on its way to Bing and redirects it as a Google search.  Works perfectly every time.

5.      LastPass

LastPass is a free password manager that keeps all your passwords in one vault.  You can have unique passwords for every online account without having to remember them.  Just have one complex password for LastPass and all the other passwords can live in the vault.  LastPass can auto-login to pages should you set it to.  Your passwords are safe with LastPass.

Get results in Google on Chrome.