Four Chrome Extensions for Better Office Productivity

Google Chrome is one of the fastest-growing browsers available. Through countless Chrome extensions and apps, professionals can be more productive than ever both in the office and on the go. From file creation, storage and sharing to dashboard mods, there is an extension for almost every aspect of a busy employee’s workday.

There are four useful productivity apps and extensions that can help professionals stay organized, increase office productivity and avoid wasting time — especially if most work is done without managerial supervision or if the professional needs to stay focused while working in a home office.

The first is a Chrome extension that helps professionals keep track of tasks and browsing habits so they can see where time is most often wasted. Be Limitless allows professionals to keep up with important meetings and projects while providing tips and suggestions on how to be more productive. Workers can set reminders for meetings and scheduled tasks, countdowns and analytics that show time spent on any given site.

Onetab is another great Chrome extension for professionals who find that browser tabs can get out of control very quickly. For the worker who uses multiple tabs a day, Onetab consolidates tabs into one clickable list that organizes Chrome and helps to prevent loss of important data. Users can choose to reopen all tabs at once, open one at a time, save them for later or delete them all together. This Chrome extension not only minimizes clutter in the browser but also alleviates the strain on computer memory.

The best extension for file creation and sharing is Google Drive. This Chrome extension can be installed as an app in the browser or can simply act as a bookmark, which requires no install. Google Drive allows professionals (especially admins) to create Word documents, Excel sheets and more. Google Drive works with any Google account, which means that files and documents can be accessed from any smartphone or tablet after logging in. Google Drive is the perfect Chrome extension for professionals who travel a lot.

Finally, if professionals find that social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are far too distracting, StayfocusD is a Chrome extension that allows users to temporarily block social media sites or limit the amount of time users can spend on them. StayfocusD is a valuable tool for the worker who may find himself drifting towards time-consuming social media in his down time.

These four Chrome extensions are great tools to help workers stay focused, especially in more relaxed environments like a home office or a hotel room. By installing these Chrome extensions and keeping track of browsing and social media habits, professionals can avoid wasting time at work and increase overall office productivity.

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