Browser Extensions Guide
Your web browser is one of the most useful applications on your device. Browsers like Chrome and Firefox provide platforms to download extensions that integrate with the browser to add new features that improve the browsing experience. This article showcases useful extensions you ought to install. It also highlights some others you should consider.
uBlock Origin
An excellent wide-spectrum blocker that filters ads, trackers, pop-ups, malware, coin miners, and more.
Importance
It’s critically important to use software such as uBlock Origin to stay protected online. Even the FBI recommends ad blockers. If you take away anything from this guide, it’s this: use a reputable blocker extension.
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ClearURLs
Helps prevent tracking by clearing tracking parameters in opened URLs! Do note that it can break some browser features such as passing a web signin to a local application.
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Dark Reader
Changes CSS of websites to have darker colors in an effort to create a “dark mode,” even for sites that don’t normally support it.
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Decentraleyes
Serves local files for hosted libraries and such to limit requests used for tracking.
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Firefox Translations
Client side in-page translations for Firefox.
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Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader
Text on the page is read through text to speech.
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SponsorBlock
Skips user-reported sponor segments and more. Literally a time saver.
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Consent-O-Matic
Automatically completes GDPR consent popups based on your preferences.