How to Give YouTube a 'Classic' Look on Firefox and Chrome

If you feel nostalgic for the way YouTube used to be, or at least how it used to look, it’s possible to go back. An extension called “YouTube Classic” for Firefox and Chrome allows you reskin the web video hub with a retro look shifts that reverts the site to how it looked once upon a time.Read more...
Tags: Chrome, Firefox, Youtube, Extensions, Chrome Extensions, Lifehacks, Github, Firefox Extensions

Armagadd-on explained: What Firefox learned when expired certificates made havoc

Firefox is showing that a mistake is just an opportunity to learn a new lesson. In a blog post, the company detailed how expired certificates caused armagadd-on earlier this month and what it has learned from the incident. The post Armagadd-on explained: What Firefox learned when expired certificates made havoc appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Firefox, News, Trends, Computing, Extensions, Browser

I Can't Get Gmail to Load and It's Driving Me Crazy

When the boss says “I have a problem,” my ears perk up. Lifehacker is fine; we haven’t been blown up by PAM. However, Melissa can’t get her Gmail to load no matter what she tries—an issue that’s been plaguing her for months. It’s a peculiarity that makes me go “hmmmm,” since I never have issues loading Gmail.Read more...
Tags: Google, Gmail, Support, Troubleshooting, Extensions, Browser, Lifehacks, PAM However Melissa

Block Customer Service Chat Pop-ups With This Browser Extension

Chrome and Firefox: Pop-ups are back, baby! They offer 10% off, they ask you to subscribe to newsletters (sorry), they pull up a chat window so customer service can help you spend your money. If those chat pop-ups freak you out, try blocking them with the Hello, Goodbye extension.Read more...
Tags: Downloads, Annoyances, Extensions, Chrome Extensions, Web Browsing, Lifehacks, Chat, Firefox Extensions, Pop Ups, Pop Up Blockers, Block Customer Service Chat Pop

Organize Your Browsing with This Chrome Dashboard Extension

Chrome: The Great Suspender is an extension I recommend to anyone who ever uses Google’s Chrome browser, because it’s an excellent way to keep the browser’s memory use as low as possible. While it’s a delicious meal all on its own, I also recommend pairing The Great Suspender with the Chrome extension Cluster. Read more...
Tags: Chrome, Google, Extensions, Browser, Lifehacks, Tabs, Suspend

The best Google Chrome themes for 2019

Sometimes you just want Chrome to show a little personality and ditch the grayscale for something a little more lively. Lucky for you, we've sorted through the Chrome Web Store to find best Chrome themes available. The post The best Google Chrome themes for 2019 appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Chrome, Google, Themes, Trends, Web, Computing, Extensions

How to Reject Someone on Social Media

I have to deal with so much stupid on social media, it makes me want to quit nearly every site I’m on at least once a week. Surely you’ve had this feeling as well—perhaps it’s because of an annoying friend, a trend that refuses to die, or some political discourse packed with racism and idiocy.Read more...
Tags: Harassment, Social Media, Extensions, Lifehacks, Blocking, Annoyance

Microsoft’s Chromium Edge browser may be adding your Chrome extensions

Fans sticking to Google Chrome because due to its vast extension library might be able to switch over to Microsoft's latest iteration of Edge, as a project manager confirms that the company has its eyes on Chrome extensions. The post Microsoft’s Chromium Edge browser may be adding your Chrome extensions appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Chrome, Google Chrome, News, Microsoft, Trends, Web, Computing, Extensions, Edge, Chromium

Tip of the Day: Review Your Browser’s Extensions and Add-ins

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How to Continue to Download Chrome Extensions Without Using the Chrome Store 

I can’t recall the last time I didn’t install an extension from the Google’s Chrome Web Store. However, developers—up until now—have been allowed to offer their extensions as inline downloads. In other words, they could drop a download button on a website, you’d click on it and see a typical installation confirmation…Read more...
Tags: Google Chrome, Google, Security, Science, Sideload, Extensions, INLINE, Crx

The 'Turn Off the Lights' Extension Can Do Much More Than Darken Your Browser

Chrome/Firefox: If you’ve used a web browser at any point in the past eight years, you’ve surely heard of the extension Turn Off the Lights (Chrome, Firefox). It’s the best way to automatically embiggen your YouTube videos when you start watching and, of course, dim your browser’s background for a prettier view (even…Read more...
Tags: Productivity, Video, Science, Youtube, Extensions, Browser, Tweaks, Extension Of The Week, Add Ons, Chrome Extension Of The Week, Firefox Extension Of The Week

Twitch Streamers Can Now Add Bits to Enabled Extensions

Twitch streamers and have a new way to potentially monetize their broadcasts by using Bits in enabled Extensions, the social video service announced Monday. Bits are a form of virtual currency viewers can buy and use to cheer on their favorite content creators. Starting today, certain developers can customize Extensions to accept them. Extensions are […]
Tags: News, Extensions, Twitch, BITS

20 million Chrome users are fooled into downloading fake ad blockers

Fake ad blockers is real news! These malicious extensions generated more than 20 million downloads on the Chrome store, and their popularity shows that many internet users are still susceptible to malicious software. The post 20 million Chrome users are fooled into downloading fake ad blockers appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Chrome, News, Trends, Web, Computing, Extensions, Ad Blockers

The best Chrome themes

Sometimes you just want Chrome to show a little personality and ditch the grayscale for something a little more lively. Lucky for you, we've sorted through the Chrome Web Store to find best Chrome themes available. The post The best Chrome themes appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Chrome, Google, Themes, Trends, Web, Computing, Extensions

Google plans to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store

Google is cracking down on Chrome extensions with a cryptocurrency mining component, blocking new submissions starting now and de-listing current extensions by the end of June. Why? Blame the malicious developers. The post Google plans to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Chrome, Google, News, Trends, Web, Computing, Extensions, Ban, Cryptocurrency Mining, Chrome Web Store

Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store

Google today made it clear that it will no longer encourage crypto mining extension as the company will no longer accept extensions that mine cryptocurrency and the existing extensions that mine cryptocurrency will be delisted from the Chrome Web Store in late June. Google Chrome Web store allowed cryptocurrency mining in extensions as long as it is the extension’s single purpose, and the user is adequately informed about the mining. With 90% of extension failing to follow the policies, Googl...
Tags: Google Chrome, Google, News, Blogging, Extensions, However Google

Twitch’s extensions come to mobile

Twitch’s extensions – the tools that allows streamers to customize their channel pages with interactive experiences, including leaderboards, polls, schedules, and more – are now available on mobile. The game streaming company announced this highly requested feature at the Game Developers Conference this week, along with the launch of a web app for developers that will allow them to test extensions against production APIs across a variety of views – like the broadcaster’s live view, for exampl...
Tags: Amazon, Mobile, Gaming, Games, Microsoft, Tech, Developers, Extensions, Twitch, World of Warcraft, Youtube Gaming, Streamlabs, World of Warcraft Armory

The Best Apps and Browser Extensions to Supercharge Your Online Shopping

Picking up a bargain online is a buzz any time of year, but as the holiday season approaches it’s particularly important to get your shopping game on point—whether you want to find the perfect gifts for the family or you’re chasing the biggest Black Friday discounts, these are the mobile apps and browser extensions to…Read more...
Tags: Mobile, Apps, Science, Shopping, Web, Extensions

Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links

New versions of the Chrome browser will introduce a number of new features which improve the overall Chrome protections offered to users. Trick to click and sneaky redirects will in future be blocked the same way as pop-ups. The post Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Chrome, Google, Trends, Web, Extensions, Blocker

Confused by Chrome? This is how to uninstall unused Chrome extensions

Whatever your reason, you've decided that that Chrome extension has to go. But how do you do it? By the time you've finished reading this quick guide, you'll know exactly how to uninstall Chrome extensions. The post Confused by Chrome? This is how to uninstall unused Chrome extensions appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Google Chrome, Trends, Web, How-to, Computing, Extensions, Browser, Uninstall

How to uninstall Chrome extensions in just a few quick steps

Whatever your reason, you've decided that that Chrome extension has to go. But how do you do it? By the time you've finished reading this quick guide, you'll know exactly how to uninstall Chrome extensions. The post How to uninstall Chrome extensions in just a few quick steps appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Google Chrome, Trends, Web, How-to, Computing, Extensions, Browser, Uninstall

Top 3 Most Sought After Hair Styles For Fall 2017

For the millions of women who tuned in each week to TLC’s highly rated makeover show called “What Not to Wear,” one of the highlights was the hairdressing segment where the hairstylist, whether it was Nick Arrojo or later Ted Gibson, gave the women who appeared on the show a hair transformation. These style-challenged women, and the home audience were often left stunned at seeing their outdated, lifeless and dull hair be reimagined in new ways and cutting-edge styles. The change always made the...
Tags: Fashion, Katy Perry, Extensions, Cara Delevingne, Hair, Tlc, Cher, Elle, Denver, Hairstyles, Gisele, Samson, Starbuck, Zoe Kravitz, Kim K, Ted Gibson

A year in, Microsoft Edge Extensions now number more than 70

As Microsoft's flagship browser, Edge is designed to be the best one available for consumers of all types. It's gradually getting there with its extension support, as there are now more than 70 Edge extensions. The post A year in, Microsoft Edge Extensions now number more than 70 appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Microsoft, Trends, Web, Computing, Extensions, Browser, Edge

The Best 10 Magento Social Media Extensions

Magento is known for being a feature-rich and scalable platform. But when it comes to social e-commerce and marketing, Magento can’t offer excessive functionality out of the box. Nevertheless, there are tons of extensions... The post The Best... [This is a content summary, continue reading on our website!]
Tags: Facebook, Ecommerce, Twitter, Tools, Wordpress, Social Media, Guest Posts, Conversion, Extensions, User Experience, Social Commerce, Branding, Magento, Comments, Social Sharing, Social Login

8 Extensions That Should Make Your Browser a Little More Hacker-Proof

The web can be a lot of fun, but it’s also a pretty dangerous place to venture out into—with phishing sites, drive-by downloads and other nasties lurking around every corner. If you’re browsing on Firefox or Chrome you should give your browser some extra muscle for keeping you safe online by installing one or more of…Read more...
Tags: Chrome, Firefox, Security, Science, Online, Extensions, Desktop, Browser

Data Selfie Analyzes Your Facebook Usage to Show What Companies Can Learn About You

Chrome: Facebook collects a lot of your data, but you might never get to see what they really learn about you. Data Selfie aims to give you a glimpse by letting you analyze your own Facebook usage.Read more...
Tags: Downloads, Chrome, Facebook, Chrome Downloads, Extensions, Chrome Extensions, Browser Extensions, Web Browsing, Lifehacks

Enhanced History Gives You Complete Search, Filters, and Tags for Your Browser History

Chrome: If you’ve ever read an article and then went through your history later to find it again, or wanted to clear specific portions of your history, Enhanced History can help. It’s a fork of and improvement on the much-loved Better History (just without the malware that landed in it and other Chrome extensions a…Read more...
Tags: Downloads, Chrome, Chrome Downloads, Extensions, Chrome Extensions, Browser Extensions, Better History, life-hacks

Search Hidden Netflix Categories and Save Your Favorites With This Extension

Chrome: Netflix has a ton of hidden categories codes you can use to find movies and shows you’re into. The aptly-named Chrome extension Netflix Categories helps you find and save the ones you like.Read more...
Tags: Downloads, Chrome, Chrome Downloads, Netflix, Extensions, Chrome Extensions, life-hacks

NooBoss Restricts Chrome Extensions to Select Sites and Monitors Them for Updates

Chrome: If you use a lot of Chrome extensions, then you know Chrome’s built-in extensions manager doesn’t give you much control. NooBoss is an extension manager that allows you to control which sites extensions work on, monitor when they update, and more. Read more...
Tags: Downloads, Chrome, Chrome Downloads, Extensions, Chrome Extensions, life-hacks

Outlook for iOS gains add-ins and apps like Evernote, Translate, and more

The Outlook app for iOS just became a lot more capable. Thanks to a major update, it now boasts add-ins and apps from companies like Evernote, Microsoft's own Translate team, and more. The post Outlook for iOS gains add-ins and apps like Evernote, Translate, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Apple, Mobile, Apps, Trends, Outlook, Computing, Extensions, Evernote Microsoft, Add-ins