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.