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Top 10 Useful Add-Ons & Extensions for your Google Chrome 2014

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Everyone knows Google. Almost Everyone uses Google Chrome, but did you know that are lots of extensions and add-ons, & Pugins out there that could enhance your user experience? Well, here’s a list of Top 10 Useful Google Chrome Add-ons, Plugins for your enjoyment!


Before I you head straight into the extensions, here are some things you should do prior to installing extensions:
  •  DO download your extensions from the Google PlayStore

  •  DO check the permissions they request from your account. Be aware that there are 3rd party add-ons out there that breach your browser’s security. Most extensions require your approval prior to installation, so do check for anything suspicious before installation.
  • DO read any terms and conditions it may have as they may differ from other extensions.

Now, before you get all scared, these are necessary precautions for ANY extensions for ANY browser. It’s just a quick reminder. :D
Here is a list of top 10 Google Chrome Plugins and Addons that help in various aspects.

1. Google Chrome Backup

This particular plugin helps you to create profile, wherein you can store your favorite bookmarks, web browser history and much more. You can restore, backup, delete or create shortcut to your Google Chrome profiles.
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2. Last Pass

This particular addon helps you to manage all your passwords in Google Chrome browser. It also helps you to fill up forms online.
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3. Goo.gl URL Shortener

This plugin assists you in shortening any website URL with the URL shortening service of Google – Goo.gl. Once the URL is compressed, it is then copied to the clipboard automatically. Therefore, you can distribute and communicate the shortened URL to your friends in Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Blogger, MySpace, Delicious, Gmail and Google Reader easily.
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4. Offline Gmail

This particular addon helps you to access your Google Mail account during situations wherein there is no internet connection available at your end. You can read emails that had been downloaded already and also compose new emails in the interface of the browser. Whenever you go online, you can send them and receive new ones automatically.
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5. AdBlock

This plugin helps to hide advertisements that are present on the webpage that you visit. It is actually a javascript that delineates the CSS rules according to the website you are viewing to put out of sight page elements that tend to illustrate the advertisements.
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6. Portable Chrome

The name itself suggests the use of this plugin. You have to unzip the small file to your USB Flash drive and then run ChromeLoader.exe. Your profile details and Chrome settings will be save in your thumb drive.
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7. XChrome

This plugin works as a theme manager for Chrome. It allows you to install any Google Chrome skin within seconds. It also permits you to know various details about the skin before you install it.
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8. Google Dictionary

With the help of this addon you can learn the definition of a phrase or word. You have to just double click on a particular phrase or word to know its definition.

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9. Google Talk

This plugin permits you to stay connected with your family and friends in GTalk without having to login separately into your Gmail account. It actually adds a GTalk icon to the launcher which pops up whenever you open it.

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10. Session Saver

This handy plugin helps you to manage, save and reload several web sessions in Google Chrome.
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Written by Neeraj Jivnanik, personal technology columnist and founder of My Tech Buzz. You can follow him on the social web or sign up for the email newsletter for your daily dose of how-to guides and video tutorials.




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