10 Google Chrome extensions that will accelerate your learning (all free):
- Power Thesaurus
Replace weak words and upskill your writing.
• Tap into the power of synonyms
• Grab attention and evoke emotion in your reader
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Power ThesaurusUse the power of synonyms by button in toolbar, right-click or by word selection on any page.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/power-thesaurus/hhnjkanigjoiglnlopahbbjdbfhkndjk?hl=en
- Smallpdf
A simple but mighty PDF editing tool.
It’s excellent for highlighting/annotating your readings.
• Edit PDFs without expensive Adobe
• Access 21 editing tools (merge, split, etc.)
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Smallpdf - Edit, Compress and Convert PDFEasy-to-use PDF tools to Edit, Convert, Merge, Split and Compress PDF files.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/smallpdf-edit-compress-an/ohfgljdgelakfkefopgklcohadegdpjf?hl=en
- MyBib Free: Citation Generator
A Chrome extension that generates citations automatically.
• Works great for academic assignments and papers
• Click the button on any webpage
• Create accurate citations (in APA, Chicago, etc.)
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MyBib: Free Citation GeneratorAutomatically create APA style, MLA format, and Harvard referencing style citations with our citation generator add-on for Chrome.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mybib-free-citation-gener/phidhnmbkbkbkbknhldmpmnacgicphkf?hl=en
- Zorbi
• Effortlessly make flashcards from websites and pdfs
• Copy/paste learnings to front and back of digital cards
• Get quizzed and retain more (via spaced repetition)
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Zorbi - Flashcards from PDFs and NotionZorbi makes studying easier and faster through flashcards that predict when you’re going to forget them. Learn more about Zorbi at…https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zorbi-flashcards-from-pdf/cionjeaneeijknieabfgfiidhhjlkbcm
- Adblock
YouTube is free university.
Yet it can quickly become TV (with all the ads).
Stop annoying video ads that you can’t skip.
You’ll also eliminate pop-ups and banners.
You’re welcome
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AdBlock — best ad blockerBlock ads and pop-ups on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and your favorite websites.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-%E2%80%94-best-ad-blocker/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom
- Focus To-Do
A beautiful Pomodoro timer.
Set a timer in the app for 25 mins on, 5 mins off.
25 mins of pure focus is science-backed:
It’s cognitively challenging but feels attainable.
Stay motivated while you learn.
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Focus To-Do: Pomodoro Timer & To Do ListPomodoro Timer & To Do Listhttps://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/focus-to-do-pomodoro-time/ngceodoilcgpmkijopinlkmohnfifjfb?hl=en
- Grammarly
An AI-powered editor to write concisely and mistake-free.
• Integrates with your favorite apps (Google Docs, Gmail, etc.)
• Fix ‘their/there’ and other common errors missed by autocorrect
• Submit your work with confidence
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Grammarly: Grammar Checker and Writing AppImprove your writing with Grammarly’s communication assistance—including spell check, grammar check, punctuation check, and more.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grammarly-grammar-checker/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen
- Toucan
Learn a new language by simply browsing the internet.
• See in-text replacements of certain words
• Learn within the context of a language you already know
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Toucan - Language LearningLearn a new language just by browsing the internet.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/toucan-language-learning/lokjgaehpcnlmkebpmjiofccpklbmoci?hl=en
- Workona Tab Manager
Tabs can clutter your digital space + headspace.
Use Workona to:
• Organize your tabs by project
• Find tabs via search
• Backup tabs with autosave
Download this extension, and thank me later.
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Workona Tab ManagerOrganize your work in the browser.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/workona-tab-manager/ailcmbgekjpnablpdkmaaccecekgdhlh?hl=en
- Scribe
Create step-by-step guides quickly.
• Train yourself, teammates, or clients
• Scribe monitors clicks/keystrokes to generate instructions
• Document your processes 15x faster