Advice Request What extensions would you recommend?

[Enzo]

Hi everyone,

First of all excuse me if the subject has already been discussed before.

My question is intended to know what extensions you would recommend, differentiating by categories (security, privacy, utilities, etc.)

In this regard, I have seen in the forum topics intended to discuss recommended extensions to block advertising, or as much respect security, but I think it would be good to create a thread with the extensions to consider according to their function.

All this derives because in Chrome and Firefox I have multiple extensions that are sure to be unnecessary, repetitive or worse than other options.

I thank you in advance for any suggestions you make and I reiterate that an "official" thread on recommended extensions would be fine.

Thanks again.

 

[Cortex]

With Brave:
AdGuard (default filters)
No, Thanks
I don't care about cookies
Trace (on trial)
Emsisoft

Brave does a great job on it's own & I don't seem to have any issues ever - I also run BlackFog & IVPN Anti-Tracker - I've never been a fan of lots of extensions & can't see that changing

 

[cryogent]

For those who use the Trace extension, Windows_Security posted in 2019 some settings that it used when testing the extension.
Here

 

[Kongo]

With Brave:
AdGuard (default filters)
No, Thanks
I don't care about cookies
Trace (on trial)
Emsisoft

Brave does a great job on it's own & I don't seem to have any issues ever - I also run BlackFog & IVPN Anti-Tracker - I've never been a fan of lots of extensions & can't see that changing

Never heard of BlackFog before. Just installed the trial to test it out for some days and so far it looks really interesting. Can you share some screenshots of your settings if you even changed them from default?

 

[Lenny_Fox]

On mobile phone (using Firefox as browser) I really like dark reader extension

 

[pxxb1]

What browser protection add-on is the best, according to you?
I have been using 360 internet protection but it slows browsing down considerably for me so now i am trying Avasts online security.

But, which is best do you think, and why?

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Read this:

Software Battle - Malwarebytes Browser Guard vs Emsisoft Browser Security vs Bitdefender TrafficLight

 

[Tutman]

What browser protection add-on is the best, according to you?
I have been using 360 internet protection but it slows browsing down considerably for me so now i am trying Avasts online security.

But, which is best do you think, and why?

I use adguard and have used bitdefender traffic light too but am using Kaspersky security cloud free and it has built in page check like traffic light does with no extension needed.

 

[ItsReallyMe]

adguard,lastpass,pushbullet,report regret ,foxytab,order by tabs domain, search by image for firefox

 

[Ink]

What browser protection add-on is the best, according to you?
I have been using 360 internet protection but it slows browsing down considerably for me so now i am trying Avasts online security.

But, which is best do you think, and why?

Forget security vendor extensions.

Free and Open-Source Content Blocker — uBlock Origin for desktop browsers.
OR
Free Ad Blocker — Adguard extension for desktop browsers.

Browsers come with built in malware and phishing protection called Google SafeBrowsing, except Microsoft Edge which uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

 

[Back3]

I'm trying LanguageTool Chrome extension. A free grammar and spell checker. Runs in 25 languages. When you write something, if you made a mistake, it underlines the word. You just have to click on the word to find what is wrong and correct yourself. My posts on MT will be better... I hope....

Grammar Checker & Paraphraser – LanguageTool

Instantly Enhance Your Texts with LanguageTool’s Grammar Checker and Paraphrasing Tool

chrome.google.com

 

[TairikuOkami]

I'm trying LanguageTool Chrome extension.

Is it better than the default grammar check provided by the browser?

 

[Abu Hussam]

A Dark reader extension also would be in my list .

 

[Back3]

It's more comprehensive than the tool provided by Chrome. My browser is in French. So when I write a reply in a thread here, Google doesn't help me but this extension helps me. It's very user-friendly and non-intrusive. I've been experimenting with it for a few days, so I cannot tell you more.

 

[HarborFront]

I'm trying LanguageTool Chrome extension. A free grammar and spell checker. Runs in 25 languages. When you write something, if you made a mistake, it underlines the word. You just have to click on the word to find what is wrong and correct yourself. My posts on MT will be better... I hope....

Grammar Checker & Paraphraser – LanguageTool

Instantly Enhance Your Texts with LanguageTool’s Grammar Checker and Paraphrasing Tool

chrome.google.com

Great find. Added the LanguageTool for Chrome and Firefox to my browsers

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