20 Google Chrome Apps Every Urban Planner Needs
Google has far exceeded anyone’s original expectations as a web application. It is used for just about everything. Google Chrome extensions are the best way to get the very most from Google, and there are a wide range of extensions available. Here are twenty that we think every urban planner will want.
- Google Mail Checker: Being able to check your email right on Google is such a timesaver. This Chrome extension allows you to automatically link to your email account to check for new mail quickly and easily. There are soon to be upgrades that will let you check more than one email account this way.
- Shareaholic: Quickly share web pages and the articles on them with family, friends and colleagues. You can even share upcoming events like seminars by simply sending the page with information about the event to those you think would be interested in attending.
- Google Map: Google Maps lets you have your Google map open in one window without changing losing the other website you’re browsing. Finding directions and even sending the map with directions has never been easier. You’ll love this for finding addresses and job sites.
- Autopager: Autopager allows you to automatically load the next page of a site in line when you get to the end of the first page. It’s a real time saver when you’re reading through a lot of material.
- Daily Favorites: This extension loads your frequently visited pages quickly with the touch of a button. No longer will you have to constantly reload those pages that you visit every day. They’ll be right there in a simple list so that you can get to them with one click.
- RSS Subscription Extension: Get your subscriptions via RSS feed quickly and easily with this extension. Monitoring your favorite blogs and websites has never been easier.
- AdBlock: This is a critical application for blocking pop up ads. Not only is it great from the annoyance standpoint, but it also helps improve your computer’s security.
- Web to PDF Converter: Convert any web page to a PDF file quickly and easily.
- Split Screen: Split your view between two different web pages with this extension. It’s great for comparing info from two different sources.
- Google URL Shortener: Shorten long URL addresses into something more manageable for sending to your colleagues.
- Last Pass: This is a great password manager and form filler tool. It keeps track of all your passwords for you and fills out forms with your info.
- Chromey Calculator: This is a great, simple to use calculator. All calculations are are generated using Google and Wolfram|Alpha.
- Lazarus: This extension autosaves everything you type into text areas so that you’re protected from crashes.
- Remember the Milk: If you’re using Remember the Milk for your to do lists, you’ll love this extension. It allows you to access your to do lists from the browser.
- Google Translate: This is a great way to translate web pages you find in another language.
- Google Dictionary: Easy to use dictionary accessible right on your browser.
- Clip to Evernote: If you’re using evernote for note taking on your phone, you’ll love this Chrome extension. Clip notes right to your Evernote account quickly from the browser.
- Google Voice: Make phone calls, send SMS, get notified of SMS and preview your inbox with this Google voice extension.
- Slideshow: Turn your pictures into a slideshow with this app. You can pull pictures directly from Flicka, Picasa, Facebook and Google Images. It’s great for creating a personal slideshow, or a business presentation on planned or completed projects.
- Download Master: This is Google’s official Chrome download extension. It makes downloading anything quicker and easier.
With these Google Chrome extensions, working on your home or office computer just got faster and easier. You’ll be able to do things more quickly and link to other applications far more easily. It’s amazing how much simple extensions can speed up browsing and working on the web. There are many more Google Chrome extensions out there, so be sure to check for others that might make your life even easier.
