Browser extensions
9 questions
What are the best ad-blocking extensions?
•uBlock Origin — the best choice, lightweight and effective.
•AdBlock Plus — popular, but allows "acceptable ads".
•AdGuard — good for Russian-language sites.
•Do not install multiple ad blockers — they conflict.
Which privacy extensions are recommended?
•Privacy Badger — automatic tracker blocking.
•HTTPS Everywhere — enforce HTTPS.
•Decentraleyes — local copies of CDN libraries.
•ClearURLs — remove tracking parameters from URLs.
•uBlock Origin with additional lists.
How do password managers work in the browser?
•Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass — extensions for autofill.
•Generate complex passwords.
•Automatically fill in logins.
•Synchronize across devices.
•Bitwarden — the best free option.
Which extensions are useful for developers?
•React/Vue DevTools — debugging frameworks.
•Wappalyzer — identify website technologies.
•JSON Viewer — format JSON.
•ColorZilla — color picker.
•Lighthouse — performance audit.
How do extensions affect performance?
•Each extension consumes memory.
•Remove unused ones.
•Disable for specific sites.
•Check in the browser's task manager.
•Suspicious extensions pose a security risk.
Browser extensions: how to check an extension for safety and reputation?
Start with simple steps on the topic 'Browser Extensions': update your browser, clear cache/cookies for the problematic site, and disable extensions one by one.
Browser extensions: how to manage extension permissions per site?
Practice for 'Browser Extensions': check in private mode and in another browser. This quickly shows whether the problem is with the site or with your profile/extensions.
Browser extensions: how to transfer the list of extensions to another PC?
Answer on 'Browser Extensions': enable synchronization, but keep 2FA and backup codes. Security is more important than convenience.
Browser extensions: how to resolve conflicts and crashes caused by extensions?
For 'Browser Extensions': it is useful to set up a password manager and tracker blocker, but do not install dozens of extensions at once.