The new extensions and features introduced to Apple’s premium browser Safari, following last week’s release of Mountain Lion, may have been a long time coming.
But many of us who use Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome will already have become accustomed to the world of browser extensions for our every day use.
Extensions have almost become a necessity, enhancing your web surfing experience. Firefox, Explorer, Chrome and now Safari all possess incredible functionality in the form of add-ons, which you can install within seconds.
Just a few months ago, we reported how Google Chrome recently overtook Internet Explorer as the world’s most popular browser. With easy synchronisation between computers and over 50,000 Chrome extensions available for you to use, you begin to see why it is gaining in popularity.
The best browser extensions are those that feel like built-in features, so we decided to select the 10 best for essential web browsing to make using Chrome even more enjoyable:
Chrome to Phone
Android user? Excellent. Install the Chrome to Phone app to your phone and launch the Chrome to Phone extension icon on your browser. In a matter of seconds you’ll be able to push web links, maps and phone numbers to your Android device and open them up when you’re out and about. A must have extensions for all Android users.
➤ Chrome to Phone
RadioPlayer
For UK audiophiles only, Radioplayer is an online radio player giving you access to radio stations from across the UK and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. With up to 320 stations, listen and rock to your favorite music, podcasts and shows straight from your browser. No additional software needed, you can store your favourite channels and set presets, which will automatically launch for the next time you tune in.
➤ RadioPlayer
Send from Gmail
You’ll find numerous Gmail extensions on the Chrome Web store – some good, some not so good. Send from Gmail falls in the former. Unlike other extensions, Send from Gmail will enable you to compose an email right from the extensions bar. It provides a button that will create a Gmail message when clicked, using the page title as the subject and selected page text and link address as the message. Handy.
➤ Send from Gmail
Google Dictionary
Google’s Dictionary extension is a joy to use. Quick, easy and effective, it does the difficult things with ease. Double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble. Or if you like, view the complete definition of any word or phrase using the toolbar dictionary. Foreign languages are also catered for making this an must have extension on your browser. You’d be lost without it.
➤ Google Dictionary
Stylish
An unknown gem, Stylish restyles your web pages with the help of a user styles manager. Install new skins and themes for your favourite sites and take out irrelevant content. Change colors and completely redesign an entire site. Want to remove ads from Facebook or change the color of your Twitter page? Use Stylish to do this plus a whole lot more.
➤ Stylish


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