We all know that everything we’re doing on the internet is tracked but did you realize that even your Facebook data is affecting your online footprint? You may have everything locked down on your profile but you’re still being tracked. Check out Data Selfie, the Chrome extension that tracks your Facebook activity.
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Media Bias/Fact Check Add-On – check this before you hit share
After the election, there’s been a lot of talk about the media in America. People are questioning bias, discussing the issues with fake news sites and generally bringing to light the issues with online media today. Which is great! Not everyone is great at recognizing bias or fake news but not to worry, there’s a Chrome, and soon Firefox, add on for that. Media Bias/Fact Check Icon is the add on that lets you know if a news source is…
Read MoreStayFocusd – give yourself some free time but not too much
Remember when you were a kid and how if your parents told you that you couldn’t do something you just wanted to do it MORE? When you take something away, that’s when you really want it. With StayFocusd, instead of losing your favorite websites, you just get a timer.
Read MoreForce Block – better than avoiding the internet for the next few weeks [FREEWARE]
So there’s this sort of huge geek event happening this weekend. Maybe you’ve heard something about it? Just a little film coming out. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens? It’s like no big deal but in case you’re worried about spoilers, check out Force Block on Chrome, the add-on that blocks Star Wars spoilers.
Read MoreNice 2 Hack You – comb the net, win some prizes
If you’re on the internet, your information is going to be sold to someone, somewhere. It’s a fact of digital life. Since so many of the things we access are free, they have to make their money up somewhere. If it’s going to happen anyway, there’s no reason you can’t benefit as well! Nice 2 Hack You is an internet extension that uses your browser history to reward you with prizes.
Read MoreHuntsy – free add-on turbo charges your job search [Freeware]
If you’ve been on the hunt for a job recently then you know that finding a job, is like a full time job. Searching, filling out applications, creating stream lined resumes and cover letters, etc. All of these things go into landing the perfect gig. Huntsy is the Chrome app that helps you stay on top of it all.
Read MoreNotes for Gmail – add Post-It Notes to your Gmail inbox in Chrome [Freeware]
Checking email can be an overwhelming task, and sometimes we find ourselves staring blankly at our inbox wondering which one to deal with first. If you schedule your day around the tasks you receive in your inbox, then a Chrome extension called Notes for Gmail might help you sort things out without leaving your Gmail window.
Read MoreInstant Dictionary – highlight and define tricky words instantly in Chrome [Freeware]
The days of the physical and bulky dictionaries are definitely over, as one only needs to open a browser and look up a definition of a word online. As if this wasn’t easy enough, a Chrome extension called Instant Dictionary by Goodwordguide gives you an even quicker way to know what a word or phrase means.
Read MoreCheck My Links – scans for broken links in your website so you don’t have to [Freeware]
Running a website may look easy, but there’s a lot of work and re-work that goes on behind the scenes (tell me about it – Ed). When you write for the web, there are countless things you have to consider before hitting that “Publish” button, and sometimes it’s the small details that gets overlooked. In the case of broken links, it’s the readers who are left struggling in the dark.
Read MoreTabMinder and LeechBlock stop you wasting time on websites instead of working [Daily Freeware]
Here’s the thing. I never waste time on websites when I should be working. No really. I never dawdle over Hacker News, Reddit, slouch around BBC News or click and giggle at Cracked.com. Why would I do that stuff, when work’s so very very important? I’m sure you folks never do it either, and that it’s nose down from the moment you arrive at your desk till the moment they open the cage doors at the end of the day.
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