{"id":24763,"date":"2016-11-03T18:23:55","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T22:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=24763"},"modified":"2016-11-03T18:34:58","modified_gmt":"2016-11-03T22:34:58","slug":"free-chrome-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2016\/free-chrome-extensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Chrome Extensions You’re Missing Out On"},"content":{"rendered":"

The internet is filled with free treasures, from no-cost entertainment services to convenient open-source software. Of course, there is always more nifty apps to be found, especially for the increasingly used Google Chrome.<\/p>\n

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser<\/a> in existence, and for good reason! While the browser\u2019s RAM usage leaves a bit to be desired, a vast number of reliable extensions available for Chrome makes it a perfect browser for tech-savvy users. Let\u2019s take a dive into some of the hottest free Chrome extensions.<\/p>\n

Poll Everywhere<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it, presentations can be boring without a little audience interaction. That\u2019s why the best presenters include icebreaker questions to engage and excite listeners. Poll Everywhere makes it easy to add interactive quizzes, poll questions and even word clouds to your Google Slides presentations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"poll-everywhere-google-slides-extension-chrome\"<\/a><\/p>\n

EasyBib<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve ever written an academic paper, you know how cumbersome it can be to develop a works cited page. But with EasyBib making bibliographies is, well, easy. Just type the book, journal article or website into the search box, select MLA, APA or Chicago style and click \u201cAdd bibliography to doc.\u201d Presto! Citing your sources have never been so frustration free.<\/p>\n

\"EasyBib<\/a>
\nEasyBib\u2019s new Chrome extension tells students how credible sites are, auto-generates citations<\/em><\/p>\n

UberConference<\/h3>\n

Google Drive is a great space to collaborate with teams since it allows multiple users to makes changes to documents or presentations simultaneously. But what if you want to discuss the project in real time too? UberConference allows users to open an audio conference<\/a> for up to 10 people while working in a Google Doc. UberConference even has a record feature in case you need to review the call at a later time.<\/p>\n

\"connect-with-uberconference-chrome-extension\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Mapping Sheets<\/h3>\n

Looking to manage a hefty list of locations? The Mapping Sheets add-on plots location points on Google Maps directly from spreadsheets created on Google Drive<\/a>. This is especially useful if you are building a directory requiring a visual component.<\/p>\n

\"mapping-sheets-google-drive-spreadsheet-chrome-extension\"<\/a><\/p>\n

MindMeister<\/h3>\n

If you are a visual person who loves to stay organized, then MindMeister is the perfect add-on for you. Turn any bullet-point list into a mind map graphic. Suitable for in-document images, Google Slides or visually appealing to-do lists.<\/p>\n