{"id":12116,"date":"2022-06-01T21:50:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=12116"},"modified":"2022-08-02T14:53:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T09:23:04","slug":"productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Sidebar Extensions for Chrome to Improve Work Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since work from home took over our professional lives in the last two years, there has been a lot of demand for apps that boost our productivity. But most of these apps must be installed from third-party sources, and not everyone might prefer doing it. So for the same reason, if you prefer using web versions of apps, this guide might help you. In this article, let us explore some of the best extensions to improve productivity in <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Google Chrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12355\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Chrome-Extension.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Extensions to Boost Productivity\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Chrome-Extension.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Chrome-Extension-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Chrome-Extension-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Chrome-Extension-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-659709216c96e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-659709216c96e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#Best_Chrome_Extensions_With_Sidebar_to_Boost_Productivity\" title=\"Best Chrome Extensions With Sidebar to Boost Productivity\">Best Chrome Extensions With Sidebar to Boost Productivity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#1_Switch_Workstation_Tab_Manager_Extension\" title=\"1. Switch Workstation Tab Manager Extension\">1. Switch Workstation Tab Manager Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#2_Sidebar-_Apps_Bookmark_Manager_Extension\" title=\"2. Sidebar- Apps &amp; Bookmark Manager Extension\">2. Sidebar- Apps &amp; Bookmark Manager Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#3_Bookmark_Sidebar_Extension\" title=\"3. Bookmark Sidebar Extension\">3. Bookmark Sidebar Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#4_Homey_Productivity_Extension\" title=\"4. Homey Productivity Extension\">4. Homey Productivity Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#5_Infinite_Dashboard_Extension\" title=\"5. Infinite Dashboard Extension\">5. Infinite Dashboard Extension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12116\/productivity-extensions-for-google-chrome\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Chrome_Extensions_With_Sidebar_to_Boost_Productivity\"><\/span>Best Chrome Extensions With Sidebar to Boost Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The extensions we used to write this article can usually be used in two forms: a <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/798\/disable-opera-sidebar\/\">sidebar<\/a> extension or extensions that add features to a new tab. There are quite a few extensions that do these, but these are the ones we personally recommend you to install.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Switch_Workstation_Tab_Manager_Extension\"><\/span>1. Switch Workstation Tab Manager Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Add a sidebar with shortcuts to your favorite websites<\/li>\n<li>Create spaces &#8211; which are basically collections of tabs.<\/li>\n<li>Customized new tab to&#xA0;quickly access all of your Google Apps.<\/li>\n<li>Shortcuts that you can use to navigate around Google Chrome and its features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Switch extension is a wonderfully designed sidebar extension for Chrome. You can also add your favorite apps to the sidebar&#xA0;and quickly access the shortcuts. In our search for extensions, this was our top choice. Here&#8217;s an overview of this extension and how to install it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/switch-workstation-tab-ma\/foilkalbafoifklkphdkijdcnkgcjefn?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Switch extension page<\/a><\/strong>. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12118\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-140405.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-140405.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-140405-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-140405-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-140405-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> You will now have a sidebar on the left-hand side of the webpage. If you want to add favorites to the top section of the sidebar, you&#8217;ll have first to open the sites in new tabs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>The website icons will appear on the bottom section of the sidebar. Drag them and move them up to the top section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142105.jpg\" alt=\"Productivity Extensions for Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142105.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142105-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142105-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142105-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>The best feature of the extension must be the <strong>space extension<\/strong>. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8918\/enable-disable-group-tabs-brave-browser\/\">group tabs<\/a> as spaces and collectively use them based on topics. This can help you improve productivity in Chrome to a good extent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Spaces <\/strong>icon and the <strong>Login <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115358.jpg\" alt=\"Productivity Extensions for Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115358.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115358-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115358-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115358-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Once you complete the login, click on <strong>New Space <\/strong>under the space option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12154\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115642.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115642-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115642-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115642-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Once the space window opens up, you can open all the websites as new tabs so they can be grouped.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see in the image, I have opened up three websites, and the space&#8217;s window says <strong>This Space contains three tabs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12155\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115834.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115834.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115834-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115834-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115834-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: <\/strong>You can now add a new name to the space you just created and access the name in the space option in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115901.jpg\" alt=\"Productivity Extensions for Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115901.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115901-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115901-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-28-115901-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9: <\/strong>This extension also has a dedicated new tab page that you can use to access more features. Click on the <strong>&#8220;+&#8221;<\/strong> icon on the bottom section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12124\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144740.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144740-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144740-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144740-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10: <\/strong>You can <strong>access Google services<\/strong> and other popular apps in the new tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142534.jpg\" alt=\"Productivity Extensions for Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142534.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142534-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142534-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-142534-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 11: <\/strong>Since the extension mainly focuses on helping you save time, it includes a clock that tells you the amount of time saved using this extension and its features.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12122\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-143829.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-143829.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-143829-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-143829-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-143829-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 12: <\/strong>You can also quickly access the shortcuts menu by clicking on the <strong>shortcuts <\/strong>icon in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12123\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144721.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144721-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144721-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144721-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 13: <\/strong>You can also hide the sidebar by clicking on the <strong>arrow<\/strong><strong>head <\/strong>icon in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12117\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/noname.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/noname.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/noname-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/noname-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/noname-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 14: <\/strong>Use the same arrowhead icon to unhide and display the extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12125\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144750.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144750-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144750-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144750-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sidebar-_Apps_Bookmark_Manager_Extension\"><\/span>2. Sidebar- Apps &amp; Bookmark Manager Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Adds a sidebar to your tab page to quickly access a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/595\/create-custom-chrome-actions\/\">shortcuts<\/a> and apps.<\/li>\n<li>Quickly access your bookmarks in the sidebar itself.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike the previous extension, it lets you add more than two custom shortcuts for free.<\/li>\n<li>All the shortcuts for Google Services by default including <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/4221\/search-google-drive-from-chrome-address-bar\/\">Google Drive<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2586\/create-google-docs-sheets-slides-forms-with-new-shortcuts\/\">Docs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the name says, it is a sidebar extension. It comes in with a minimal user interface, and we did enjoy the experience of using this extension. While the last extension is good, it might seem overwhelming given the range of features. If you want a more simplistic experience, use this extension to improve productivity in Chome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/sidebar-apps-and-bookmark\/afdfpkhbdpioonfeknablodaejkklbdn?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Sidebar <\/strong><\/a>extension page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144828.jpg\" alt=\"Sidebar Productivity Extensions for Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144828.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144828-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144828-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144828-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>You can access the sidebar by hovering your mouse over to the left-hand side.<\/p>\n<p>This will <strong>contain Google Apps and all of your bookmarks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144955.jpg\" alt=\"Sidebar Productivity Extensions for Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144955.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144955-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144955-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-144955-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>To customize the sidebar, click on the<strong> extension&#8217;s menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click on the three dots option icon next to the <strong>Sidebar <\/strong>extension &gt; <strong>Options. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12130\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145844.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145844.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145844-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145844-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145844-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>You will find a set of options using which you can customize the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12131\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145907.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145907.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145907-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145907-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145907-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>If you visit the <strong>Sidebar <\/strong>menu in the list, you can add custom shortcuts. Click on the <strong>Add New <\/strong>button to add a shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12132\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145923.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145923.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145923-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145923-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145923-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>You can now add the shortcut&#8217;s name and the connecting URL. Now click on <strong>Add <\/strong>to add the shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12126\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145931.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145931.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145931-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145931-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-145931-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bookmark_Sidebar_Extension\"><\/span>3. Bookmark Sidebar Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access all of your saved sites &amp; bookmarks.<\/li>\n<li>You can sort and filter all of your bookmarks.<\/li>\n<li>Quickly access all the sites you use at work while keeping things simple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bookmark Sidebar is another extension where you can quickly access all your <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/1272\/delete-modify-saved-bookmarks-google-chrome\/\">bookmarks<\/a> on the go. If you are someone who relies a lot on bookmarks, you&#8217;ll like this extension, and it can help you improve productivity in Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/bookmark-sidebar\/jdbnofccmhefkmjbkkdkfiicjkgofkdh?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bookmark Sidebar<\/a><\/strong> extension page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12134\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-150024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-150024.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-150024-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-150024-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-150024-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Once you install the extension, you will land on the setup page for the extension. Click on <strong>Setup now, <\/strong>and complete the setup process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12135\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153425.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153425-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153425-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153425-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>A feature that we like on the extension is that you can select how you can access the sidebar. You can opt for a click or just hover your mouse to where you choose to position the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12136\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153526.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153526.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153526-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153526-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153526-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>On another note, if you want to add any website as a bookmark, you need to open the website and click on the <strong>star <\/strong>icon on the toolbar. You can now select the bookmark folder and then click on <strong>Done. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12133\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153653.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153653-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153653-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-153653-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Homey_Productivity_Extension\"><\/span>4. Homey Productivity Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Adds a <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8789\/customize-brave-browser\/\">customized new tab<\/a> page &#8211; with quick shortcuts to&#xA0;all of your favorite apps.<\/li>\n<li>Adds shortcuts to access Chrome&#8217;s features on the fly.<\/li>\n<li>Search among your favorite sites and bookmarks within the extension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some users prefer features that help improve productivity in Chrome on a new tab page rather than a sidebar. The next two extensions that we present might suit your needs. The first one is called Homey, and we really like how this one is built along with all its features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/homey-productive-and-cozy\/lllnjdmfnfjifcfpppjmcnanpokikcpl?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Homey<\/strong><\/a> Extension page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12138\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214145.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214145-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214145-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214145-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Since it modifies your new page, you can allow Chrome to <strong>Keep it <\/strong>as a new tab page instead of reverting to defaults.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12139\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1107\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214222.jpg 1107w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214222-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214222-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214222-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1107px) 100vw, 1107px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>You will be taken to the setup page, where you can add a few bookmarks and popular sites to the new tab page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12140\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214235.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214235.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214235-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214235-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214235-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12141\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214245.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214245-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214245-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214245-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>You can customize the time format and the search engine, among other settings, and then click on <strong>Finish. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12142\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214309.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214309.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214309-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214309-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214309-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>This is how the new tab page will appear. You can quickly open up apps and even access shortcuts in the sidebar on the right-hand side of the new tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12137\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214451.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214451.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214451-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214451-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-214451-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Infinite_Dashboard_Extension\"><\/span>5. Infinite Dashboard Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Replaces your new tab page with a much more minimal version.<\/li>\n<li>It offers a hub- through which you can easily access your favorite apps and services.<\/li>\n<li>In the hub, there is also a provision to quickly take <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/10533\/use-notepad-in-google-chrome\/\">notes<\/a> and make a <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7566\/set-reminders-in-google-chrome\/\">to-do list<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Infinite Dashboard is another well-made extension that&#8217;ll help you improve productivity in Chrome. It helps you do much more than being able to access apps and shortcuts from the new tab page. To find out more, install the extension. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step procedure to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/search\/infinite%20dashboard?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Infinite Dashboard <\/strong><\/a>extension page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12144\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215142.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215142-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215142-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215142-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Keep It <\/strong>in the pop-up prompt as Chrome wants to ensure that you&#8217;re okay with the layout of new tabs being changed by an extension.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12145\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215209.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1107\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215209.jpg 1107w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215209-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215209-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215209-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1107px) 100vw, 1107px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>This has a minimal interface, but you can click on <strong>Hub <\/strong>to access its features.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12146\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215256.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215256-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215256-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215256-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>You can now access your favorite services in the hub window.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12147\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-27-215324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" 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We hope you try all these out and pick the ones that meet your needs. Stay tuned for more such articles that&#8217;ll explore interesting extensions in Chrome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since work from home took over our professional lives in the last two years, there has been a lot of demand for apps that boost our productivity. But most of these apps must be installed from third-party sources, and not everyone might prefer doing it. 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