Google Keep is a simple extension that allows users to quickly save a quote, image, task note or website to a note available on Google Keep. Functionality includes: being able to change the background color, add check boxes, share to google docs and share with collaborators. It is possible to tab through the extension interface with the keyboard. Cons: feature list is shorter than Evernote or OneNote web clipper. For instance, it is not possible to annotate.
Details on Google Keep Chrome ExtensionGoogle Scholar Button
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsThe Google Scholar extension permits users to quickly search for scholarly articles while using their browser. This feature will generate the three top search results, but if they wish to see more, they may simply use the expand button and it will open the search in a new tab, showing all possible search results. Using this feature does not guarantee the user will be permitted to access the article, but Google Scholar can recall their institution/affiliation and open articles with their permitted access if applicable.
Details on Google Scholar ButtonGrammarly
Writing, Chrome Browser ExtensionsGrammarly helps users reduce writing errors from grammar, spelling, style and tone. Users receive real-time feedback from Grammarly on Gmail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Outlook and most places online. It offers a writing assistant that gives one specific suggestions to help users improve their writing — and it goes way beyond grammar. It helps users to write clearly and concisely. Registration is required to receive a personalized writing report each week that enables one to track progress and identify improvement areas.
Details on GrammarlyHelperbird: Accessibility & Dyslexia Software
Screen Reading, Writing, Chrome Browser ExtensionsHelperbird is an extensive extension that offers most accessibility tools including display, reading ruler, dictation, translation, annotation, screenshot text recognition, magnification, text to speech and more. The extension is designed with people who have learning disabilities in mind with clear icons and menu. Right clicking on an item and selecting Helperbird will immediately show available options such as reader mode, translation etc. Some features need to be set up in settings, but there is a convenient search section. Cons: dictation, snapshot text extraction and summary did not function well when testing.
Details on Helperbird: Accessibility & Dyslexia SoftwareKeyword Surfer
Dictionary/Reference, Chrome Browser ExtensionsKeyword Surfer allows the user to see analytics on keywords used on Google Search, such as search volume, advertisement revenue, monthly traffic, number of words, and number of exact keywords.
Details on Keyword SurferLastPass: Free Password Manager
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsLastPass allows users to save their usernames and passwords, addresses, credit card information, bank accounts, driver’s licenses, passports, social security numbers, and Wi-Fi passports through a LastPass account. The user can also generate new passwords with the extension. The information saved can be used to automatically fill out login information or forms.
Details on LastPass: Free Password ManagerLeechBlock NG
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsLeechBlock NG (Next Generation) is a free and easy to use productivity tool that will block social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. The extension will allow users to block select websites. Users can schedule when the sites will be blocked.
Details on LeechBlock NGMercury Reader
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsThe Mercury Reader extension is a simple extension that minimizes distractions by removing adds, links and other unwanted content. It displays only text and images at the click of a button.
Details on Mercury ReaderNimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsNimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder allows the user to take a picture or record a video of their screen. The user can take a picture of what is visible on the webpage, a fragment of the webpage, an area of the webpage, a delayed screenshot, a picture of the user’s desktop, or record a video of what is on-screen. Additional settings allow the user to save the image as PNG or JPG, change how the screenshots and videos are named, change screenshot and video settings, and add a watermark as an image or text.
Details on Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video RecorderOneNote Web Clipper
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsSimilar to Evernote clipper, this extension allows students to easily clip quotes, annotate and highlight text on a page and more. It is also possible to clip photos, videos, PDFs and more. Access these clippings through OneNote. OneNote is part of the Microsoft Suite of products which is available to any student whose school uses Microsoft products or software.
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