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So being Computer Engineering student, i am often asked some most stupid questions, Like really bullshit questions like what OS (Operating system) to use. What browser to use and stuff. This article is really useful from all points of view and would recommend it to everyone.
For those who dont know websites like Google, Facebook, Twitter and most of the big websites like shopping/travelling websites track your "EACH & EVERY" data (browsing history, credit card , cache memory) (EVEN PORN) from the moment you start your browser till the close it completely (Not just the close tab)..
This article is for both beginners and for pros.
What browser to use ?
1] Do you want to complete anonymous.. Like no traces anywhere ?? (Only browsing and downloading)
TOR browser.. Comes on Windows/Mac/Linux : http://goo.gl/jpgrL
(You need to have Firefox install i guess for windows. I dont know since im a Mac user)
2] You like to play with plugins and stuff :- Firefox
3] You do everything :- Chrome
Chrome is for a pro as well as beginner.. Firefox is good but chrome is way better stability wise (Only a web developer/programmer will understand) Well its upto user to user. All the plugins at least most of them are in the firefox store too so download from there.
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If you dont know which to choose. The Answer is chrome. !!
*Chrome takes your each and every data. Like EVERYTHING. But its experience can't be matched with any other browser. But i have a solution to that too.
I wont talk about IE or Safari because they are SHIT. Like literally shit. I personally use chrome with all the below plugins. It makes it the best.
How to improve your chrome experience ?? <- I was going to name the article this but then forget it.
So here are some plugins to make your best of your browsing experience. (Download Form chome playstore or appstore whatever)
If you don't find the links working just search the appstore on chrome and download it!
1] First comes security !
When i talk about security i mean every bit of security. If you want to be secure just shut up & download the plugins mentioned below.
1a] DoNotTrackMe: Online Privacy Protection
Protect your privacy. Stop companies & advertisers from tracking your browsing and sending you spam email.
http://goo.gl/YAYD5h
1b] Disconnect
Make the web faster, more private, and more secure.
http://goo.gl/NcIuX
1c] HTTPS Everywhere
Encrypt the Web! Automatically use HTTPS security on many sites.
http://goo.gl/IDZ1I
1d] Privacy Badger
EFF Privacy Badger tracker blocking protection
https://www.eff.org/privacybadger
1e] Keep My Opt-Outs
Permanently opts your browser out of online ad personalization via cookies.
http://goo.gl/u9S7h
1f] Web of Trust (WOT)
WOT helps you find trustworthy websites based on millions of users’ experiences and is one of Chrome’s most popular add-ons.
http://goo.gl/l1s3N
* Maybe Disconnect and DoNotTrackMe might conflict each other so disable DoNotTrackMe if it does.
For those who know about HeartBleed and OpenId/AuthId i might suggest : Chromebleed http://goo.gl/oqrIJh
For Pros : If you still think website are tracking you download this plugin.. Its a graph which show which website are tracking you from when and where.
Collusion for Chrome : http://goo.gl/AglMq
(My graph is shown clear using all the above plugins)
2] Stop the bloody Advertisement. Who likes advertisement ? No one! Not on facebook, youtube or any other website. Below are the plugins which block the advertisements on mostly all the the websites.
2a] Adblock Plus
The free adblock tool for Chrome: Blocks annoying video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, banners and much more.
http://goo.gl/yllZW
2b] Adblock for Youtube™
Popular Adblock for Youtube™ Extension: Removes the video ads from Youtube™.
http://goo.gl/BynxMn
2c] Poper Blocker
Blocks all these annoying popups and popunders that pop no matter where you click on a page.
http://goo.gl/EGwlf
3] Browsing simplified
3a] AutoPager Chrome
Loads the next page of the website before opening it.
http://goo.gl/F0lPO
3b] Clear Cache Shortcut
Quickly clear all your browser cache with a single click.
http://goo.gl/atn7U
3c] Hover Zoom (THE BEST)
Enlarge thumbnails on mouse over. Works on many sites (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Reddit, Amazon, Tumblr, etc).
(Means suppose you are stalking a girl fb profile but the profile restrictions are not allowing you to view her dp in a larger size. This is for u!)
http://hoverzoom.net/
3d] Chrome Currency Converter
Automatically convert in-page prices to the selected currency using current rates.
http://goo.gl/Xg6Y96
4] The google experience
4a] Black Menu for Google (All the google website from one single click)
The easiest access to the Google universe
http://goo.gl/WtJwK
4b] goo.gl URL Shortener
Shorten url with goo.gl, the Google URL shortener, and share with many different service!
http://goo.gl/ygGS6
4c] Google Translate
This extension translates entire webpages into a language of your choice with one click. By the Google Translate team.
http://goo.gl/MGPBw
5] Beginner Developer
5a] Download to Dropbox
Conveniently download straight into your Dropbox account (I wouldnt recommend it completely. Save to google drive is better. I myself am retiring this plugin)
http://goo.gl/6XRmf
5b] Image Properties Context Menu
A simple context menu extension to show the properties of an image.
http://goo.gl/o91P2
5c] IP Address and Domain Information
The Ultimate online investigation tool! See detailed information about every IP Address, Domain Name and Provider.
http://goo.gl/CXuyOe
5d] Print and Save to the cloud with CleanSave
Edit and save web pages to your Kindle, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, PDF, or Print.
http://goo.gl/KXOTQH
5e] Save to Google Drive (The Best)
Save web content or screen capture directly to Google Drive.
http://goo.gl/9nmEQ
5f] Search by Image (by Google)
This extension allows you to initiate a Google search using any image on the web. By the Google Images team.
http://goo.gl/0OfmG
5g] WhatFont
The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.
http://goo.gl/Gc7Ij
6] Others
6a] FVD Downloader
Most Popular Downloader. Downloads most popular media formats.
http://goo.gl/Ai70d
6b] New Tab Redirect (very useful and time saving)
Allows a user to provide the URL of the page that loads in a new tab.
http://goo.gl/7C0HG
6c] Time Tracker
Keeps track of how much time you spend on various web sites.
http://goo.gl/fysXl
6d] WebFilter Pro - The best filtering addon!
WebFilter Pro is cloud based web filtering application protecting your family (Porn/Social Networking/Entertainment)
http://goo.gl/lLv6A
6e] Unblock The Pirate Bay (tpb)
If ThePirateBay (TPB) has been blocked, this will unblock it.
http://goo.gl/xhef51
