Surf Better With These 9 Killer Google Chrome Extensions
By Brian Ries December 11th 2013 5:45 AM Google Chrome has a whole bunch of extensions meant to make browsing the Internet better, faster, and more secure. But which ones do you really need? Start with these nine. Released in September 2008, Google’s Chrome Internet browser has wasted no time in dominating the Web. It was swiftly adopted by users looking for a cleaner, more intuitive interface for visiting their favorite websites. By May 2012, Chrome had surpassed Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, claiming 310 million users and nearing 40 percent of all Internet browser users. Today, according to W3Schools , a popular web developer information website, Chrome users make up 54.1 percent of all Internet users who visit a major browser (a list which also includes IE, Firefox, Safari, and Opera). It’s a rate that continues to grow. For most, it’s a simple user experience. You open your browser, check your email, maybe read The Daily Beast, check Facebook, and si...