In the Chrome Web Store, the Chrome plugin store, there are a wide variety of extensions that add extra features to the Google browser. There are plugins that offer improvements in terms of accessibility, to increase the productivity of users, who personalize the browser, among other functions. However, the store also has unusual software, which combines features that are not very useful or, at least, unexpected.
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dnetc brought together seven of these programs that give Chrome curious features. Check options to see a new GIF for each open tab, change the mouse cursor, see pictures of kittens and even find discount coupons.
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Giphy Tab always opens a new tab with GIFs Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
Giphy Tabs is an extension of the Giphy website that promises to make you laugh while you surf the Internet. Every time the user opens a new tab in Chrome, he comes across Giphy TV, which brings together the thousands of GIFs from the Giphy collection in sequence. s install the Plugin, open a new tab and start laughing.
Bitmoji plugin allows you to drag emojis to Gmail Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
Bitmoji is a service that allows you to create personalized avatars and use them on different platforms. The Chrome extension lets you apply smiley faces to Chrome, Gmail and Slack. When using Google email or Drive, for example, the user must click on the plugin icon to view the various emoji options available. When you find the one you want, just click with the right button to copy and then paste or drag to the place where you want. To use the extension, it is necessary to log in with Snapchat user data or email registered on the platform.
Extensive allows opening new tabs always blank Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
As the name suggests, Blank New Tab Page makes new tabs open on blank pages. That is, nothing from the Google search engine whenever you click the + icon. Unfortunately, it is not possible to choose the tone of the screen background.
4. Custom Cursor for Chrome
Custom Cursor allows you to customize the cursor Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
The Custom Cursor for Chrome extension allows users to choose unconventional cursors to browse their favorite websites. Among the dozens of options available are the glove of the Disney character Mickey Mouse, several different types of arrows, insects and animals, superheroes, food, among others for you to see while moving the mouse on the screen.
Plugin allows you to play the dinosaur game at any time Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
When the Internet connection goes down while someone is using Chrome, when trying to access a page, the person is faced with the image of a gray dinosaur. Not everyone knows, but the character is not just a static image, but a game that can be started by pressing the space key on the keyboard. The goal is to skip as many cacti and bushes as possible and collect points. With the Dinosaur Running plugin, you can play the Dino game whenever you want, by clicking on the extension icon in the browser.
Honey finds discount coupons Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
This plugin is perfect for those who like to shop online, preferably if there is any discount. Upon entering an e-commerce site, the tool scans and, after a few seconds, reports the number of coupons found. When you click on the Activate button, the service automatically applies the value discount codes to the user's account in the service, if you are logged in.
Cute cats throughout the day with the cats app Photo: Reproduo / Taysa Coelho
Difficult day at work? Tired of studying so much? How about seeing a picture of a cute cat to make it better? This is basically the function of the Cats plugin. Anytime the user wants to see the image of a kitten, just click on the extension icon and be contemplated with a moment of cuteness.
