11 MUST HAVE Extensions for Productivity!

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will explore 11 essential Chrome extensions that can significantly enhance your productivity. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, manage your time more effectively, or simply improve your browsing experience, these tools will help you achieve your goals. Let's dive in and discover how to utilize each extension to its fullest potential.

Step 1: Link to Text Fragment

• Overview: This extension allows you to create links that highlight specific parts of a webpage.
• Installation:
  • Visit the Link to Text Fragment page to install.
• Usage:
  • Highlight the text you want to link.
  • Right-click and select "Copy link to selected text."
  • Share the link with others, and they will see the highlighted text directly.

Step 2: Set Extension Shortcuts

• Overview: Customize keyboard shortcuts for your extensions to keep your extension bar clean.
• How to Set Up:
  • Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts.
  • Assign shortcuts to your frequently used extensions for quick access.

Step 3: Nimbus Screenshot and Screen Recorder

• Overview: Capture screenshots and record your screen with ease.
• Installation:
  • Install from the Nimbus Screenshot page.
• Usage:
  • Click the Nimbus icon to take a screenshot or start recording.
  • Edit and annotate your screenshots directly in the app.

Step 4: uBlock Origin

• Overview: A powerful ad blocker that improves your browsing speed and reduces distractions.
• Installation:
  • Get it from the uBlock Origin page.
• Usage:
  • Activate it to automatically block ads, trackers, and unwanted content.

Step 5: ColorZilla

• Overview: A tool for web developers and designers to get color information from web pages.
• Installation:
  • Install it from the ColorZilla page.
• Usage:
  • Use the color picker tool to select colors from any website and get their HEX or RGB values.

Step 6: Picture-in-Picture

• Overview: Allows you to watch videos in a floating window while you browse other tabs.
• Installation:
  • Download it from the Picture-in-Picture page.
• Usage:
  • Click the extension icon while watching a video to enter Picture-in-Picture mode.

Step 7: Papier

• Overview: A simple note-taking extension that opens a notepad in a new tab.
• Installation:
  • Get it from the Papier page.
• Usage:
  • Open a new tab to jot down quick notes and ideas.

Step 8: FlashTabs

• Overview: Turn your new tab page into a flashcard learning tool.
• Installation:
  • Install from the FlashTabs page.
• Usage:
  • Add flashcards to learn new concepts or languages each time you open a new tab.

Step 9: Button for Google Calendar

• Overview: Quickly create events in Google Calendar from your browser.
• Installation:
  • Get it from the Button for Google Calendar page.
• Usage:
  • Click the button to add events without needing to navigate to the Calendar page.

Step 10: Clean Master

• Overview: Helps you clean up your Chrome browser by removing unnecessary data.
• Installation:
  • Download from the Clean Master page.
• Usage:
  • Use it periodically to clear cache and browsing history for better performance.

Step 11: Save to Notion

• Overview: Seamlessly save web content to your Notion workspace.
• Installation:
  • Install from the Save to Notion page.
• Usage:
  • Click the extension icon to save text, images, or links directly to your Notion.

Conclusion

These 11 Chrome extensions can transform your productivity by streamlining your workflow and enhancing your browsing experience. Start by installing the ones that resonate most with your needs and customize them to fit your routine. Explore additional resources linked in the video for more productivity tips and tools. Happy browsing!