![]() ![]() You can also easily create new passwords on the fly or change existing ones. ![]() Instead, the extension recognizes the site you’re on and can autofill your credentials. With one installed, you don’t need to log into the service’s website and hunt for the entry needed, or manually type out that info while looking at a phone app. Heck, even KeePass has browser extension plug-ins.īrowser add-ons play a huge role in how seamlessly a password manager fits into your life. LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password, and other services also offer browser extensions. I list Bitwarden here because its free service is great and its premium features cost only $10 per year, but really, you can swap in any password manager. The browser extension for your chosen password manager will greatly simplify using strong, unique passwords. I switched over from Adblock Plus years ago and haven’t looked back since. (ABP allows some “non-intrusive” ads to slip through.) It also has less impact on your system resources. UBlock Origin’s strength is that compared to rivals like Adblock Plus, it actually blocks all ads. ![]() You can also fine-tune the settings to permit some tracking sites to load, which can be necessary for newsletter links or a search engine’s shopping suggestions to work. Can’t afford to donate cash to a site? You can add it to an allow list so that their ads still show. You still retain a lot of flexibility over what gets filtered. Without ads, sites come up fast and also look sleek and polished. Your computer may feel sluggish or slow due to how long it takes to fully load a website’s extra advertisements and scripts. Using an ad-blocker also supercharges your browsing experience. Combine it with direct support for sites you love, e.g., a subscription or periodic donation, and everyone makes out better in the end. ![]() You can stay safer while on the web by installing an ad-blocker, which cuts off that route for malicious activity. Clicking on the uBlock Origin icon in the toolbar allows you to add a site to the allow list, check your stats, and more.Īds are an unfortunate vector for internet diseases-that is, viruses, malware, and exploits. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |