By: Ryan Johnson

Browser extensions can be very useful to increase productivity.  Browser extensions extend your web browser with additional features, modify web pages, and integrate your browser with the other services you use.

To install a Google Chrome extension, please use the Chrome web store and follow these instructions.  I will provide direct links to the ones mentioned below:

Visor – Visor is a screen dimmer and reading aid that helps with fluency, eye strain and concentration while reading.

Session Buddy – Manages browser tabs and bookmarks.  You can open tabs as collections that can be restored later.  See and manage all open tabs in one place and search open tabs to quick find what you are looking for.

Dualless – While you can manually split browser windows one a screen, it can be a pain at time.  This extension splits your browser window into two with 2 simple clicks.  The ratio can also be adjusted according to your needs.

Momentum – You can replace a new tab page with a personal dashboard featuring to-dos, weather and inspiration.

OneTab – This extension can help with tab clutter by dumping all your open tabs into a single list of tabs that you can save within the extension itself.

A word of note.  Browser extensions are like any other piece of software. Malicious extensions could do bad things and even well-intentioned extensions could have bugs. As with any other type of software, from Windows desktop apps to iPhone apps, you should try to pick trustworthy extensions.