Top 10 Chrome Extensions for Everyone

 Your favourite browser may be the most secure and fastest web browsing software around, but it’s still only as effective as the extensions you choose to use with it. There are tons of amazing Chrome extensions that have become just as popular as the browser itself, and choosing from them can be difficult. With so many available choices, it’s hard to know which ones are worth your time, which ones will help you get your job done quicker, and which ones should simply be avoided. To help you make this important decision, here are 10 of the best Chrome extensions out there for everyone to enjoy!

 

1. 1)    Grammarly

A Chrome extension, Grammarly will improve your spelling and grammar across all of your devices. It’s free to use, but you’ll need a subscription (starting at $11.95/month) if you want to see contextual spell-checking as you type.

1. 2)    LastPass

These days, we’re all accustomed to using a string of letters and numbers as passwords: It’s our email password, our bank account password, even our work computer password. But it can be hard to remember so many passwords! LastPass is an extension that makes it easy to save all your passwords in one place so you don’t have to keep track of them individually.



3)    uBlock Origin
Protect yourself from malicious ads, malvertising, and trackers with uBlock Origin, a content-blocking add-on that’s been in active development since 2012. If you’re reading Lifehacker and don’t already have an ad blocker installed, get with it!



4)    Element Hiding Helper
This Google Chrome extension is perfect for anyone who’s ever spent time online wishing their web browser would make it a little easier to tune out parts of a page that you don’t want to see. Element Hiding Helper is a simple tool that lets you hide any element on your screen with just a few clicks, while also allowing you to easily bring them back when they come in handy.



5)    Grammar Checker Plus
Google’s Gmail has a built-in spell checker, but it only looks at content in English. If you need help with other languages, Grammar Checker Plus can help. The extension will also underline grammatical errors and suggest fixes—like adding commas or changing your verb tense. Plus, it’s free! We recommend checking Grammarly as well; it offers more detailed grammar correction options than Grammar Checker Plus (and is also free).

6)    Ghostery
Do you use a browser other than Chrome? Ghostery is a fantastic Chrome extension that works on Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera—and helps protect your privacy by letting you know who’s tracking your online activity. It detects over 1,100 third-party trackers and gives you one-click control to stop them from spying on you. You can see all your tracker blocklists in one place with a convenient filter option to make it easy to locate specific ones.
7)      Adblock Plus
Make sure your web surfing experience is distraction-free by installing AdBlock Plus. This simple extension keeps pop-ups, banners, and other annoying ads off your screen. It also ensures that you won’t download viruses or malware while browsing since AdBlock Plus automatically detects and blocks known threats on websites. There are a few different versions of AdBlock Plus available, but they all remove banners and pop-ups from your browser.
8)    Save to Pocket
One of my favourite extensions, Save to Pocket can be used by anyone who uses Google Chrome. The free browser plugin saves articles to your account, meaning you can access them from any computer at any time and even organize them into folders so you don’t get overwhelmed.
9)    KeeFox – Auto-Logins and Form Fills
If you use different logins and passwords or have multiple e-mail accounts that you need to access daily, KeeFox is an extension that can automatically sign you in to websites and fill in your login details. Once installed, it adds an icon to your browser’s toolbar which enables you to switch between all of your saved logins and access sites without needing to enter all of your information again.
10)    Speedtest by Ookla
Wondering how fast your internet is? Download Speedtest by Ookla, and you’ll be able to figure out how quickly you can download and upload files. It also shows ping, a rough estimate of how much time it takes for your packets to travel from point A to point B, across your connection.

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What Motivational Speaker Rehan Allahwala Says You Need to Know

 When Rehan Allahwala speaks, people listen. He’s an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who has been through the highs and lows of the business world and has learned many valuable lessons along the way. He recently shared some of those lessons with my audience in an inspiring interview, and you can check it out here. Below are some of his most important tips as we head into 2016.

Why I Became an Entrepreneur

There’s no right or wrong reason for why people decide to become entrepreneurs. Some are forced into it, others fall into it by accident, and a rare few choose it as their life’s path. But what motivates them all? I decided to ask myself that question and answer it honestly. Here is what I came up with.

How I Turned My Struggles Into Success

While I always knew that I wanted to be successful in life, it wasn’t until my senior year of high school that I knew what type of success I was striving for. While vacationing in Orlando, FL with my family, a young man working at Epcot handed me a paper and told me about how he found success as an entrepreneur.

Stay Consistent in Life And Don’t Give Up

It’s easy to lose focus in life. We all have ups and downs, but consistency is key in becoming successful. Before you know it you will become a superstar entrepreneur and motivational speaker like myself! – Rehan Allahwala

Failure Is The First Step To Success

As entrepreneurs, we all want to succeed. We all dream about it. And then one day we wake up and realize that it hasn’t happened. As I look back on my own experiences in business, I can see how failure has been a stepping stone on my path towards success. While failure isn’t fun or easy, there are several things you can do to take away its sting and use your own failures as stepping stones for your success.

All Great Things Take Time To Achieve

One thing that I’ve learned in life is that you shouldn’t expect big things to happen overnight. Oftentimes, when we are starting something new, we are so excited that we just want it up and running right away. But sometimes, all great things take time. If you are working on starting a business or launching a product in any way shape or form, be prepared for it to take longer than expected! Take a lesson from some of history’s greatest innovators.

Challenge Yourself Every Day

One of my favourite quotes is He who has never failed, never attempted anything great. Take a minute every day and think about what you’re currently doing. If it isn’t challenging you, then change it. To succeed you need to challenge yourself in life; otherwise, there will be nothing that makes your life or business stand out from all others.

Seek Professional Help If Necessary

In a world where there’s an app for everything, it’s tempting to try and fix problems on your own. But when it comes to your health and finances, taking an hour or two out of your day (or week) can make all of the difference in being successful. If you need help getting your financial life under control or struggling with an illness that’s holding you back, talk to a professional who can give you expert advice and steer you toward success.

Remember to Live in the Present

Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Rehan Allahwala suggests that what matters is not how you got to where you are, but rather how you are going forward. According to him, living in a constant state of fear of what could go wrong can cripple your ability to thrive. Living in fear stops people from achieving their potential, he says. When it comes down to it, we all have one life and one chance.

Freelancing is hard, but Upwork makes it easier.

 Freelancing can be difficult work, as anyone who has done it knows. Fortunately, new sites are popping up to make the whole process easier, whether you’re looking to get hired or hire others. This article covers Upwork and Fiverr, two of the most popular freelance platforms out there today – Upwork for high-end jobs and Fiverr for more low-level projects like basic website design or logo design. Take a look through to see which fits you best!

Get a good profile

If you want to get gigs on top freelancing websites such as Upwork or Fiverr, you have to have a high-quality profile. Freelancers who rank highly on these sites have several things in common—their profiles look professional and they’re easy to work with. Clients know that if they hire a freelancer with an exceptional profile, they’ll be more likely to enjoy a great experience with that person.

Set your hourly rate

The first step to freelancing is setting your hourly rate. The rate will depend on your experience and what you want to make; if you’re just starting out and don’t have much experience, starting with $10 an hour would be reasonable. As you gain more experience, you can work toward a higher hourly rate—but keep in mind that clients might also try to negotiate fees as well.

Know how long projects take

One of my biggest problems with Upwork was that I didn’t know how long projects would take or when they’d be completed. On a freelancer platform like Fiverr, clients can post jobs within minutes and have an immediate response.

Respond quickly

Making yourself available and quick to respond to clients will help you get more job orders and increase your chances of getting better-paying projects in future. Not responding quickly enough could lead to lost orders from clients who want someone that is more available and reliable. Set up an alarm on your phone or computer so you don’t miss any deadlines set by clients or requests for revisions in a project you’re working on. This way, even if you forget about something for a moment, no time will be wasted.

Offer bonuses

If you are trying to become a successful freelancer on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr then it's important to offer bonuses and incentives to your potential clients. This can make a big difference as most people are just looking for ways to cut down their costs without sacrificing quality or expertise. Offering extra bonuses in addition to your core services can help you provide more value at an affordable price point which will increase client retention and overall client satisfaction.

Use your strengths

The key to success in any freelancing career isn’t a never-ending hunt for work; you need to create an online presence that employers will flock to when they need your skillset. Find out what sets you apart from other freelancers and show off that expertise on sites like LinkedIn and Upwork.