Extensions may be slowing down your PC or even making it unsafe. Jonathan Parkyn reveals the browser tools that do more harm than good
Browser extensions are handy tools that add extra options to your browsing experience, such as blocking adverts or letting you watch films that would normally be blocked in the UK. They’re free, small and easily added to your browser with one click - but they may not always be the blessing they appear.
A recent spate of scares has revealed that extensions can secretly sap your PC’s resources or even make your computer unsafe. Indeed, Google yanked 200 extensions from its Chrome Web Store earlier this year after they were found to be stealing users’ data.
Here, we’ll unmask the browser extensions you should avoid, and suggest better, safer alternatives.
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