A browser. Isn’t that all?

A browser. You definitely know what it is. Reading this particular article you 100% use a browser. It wouldn’t be a mistake to say that web browsers are a central part of our lives. Being addicted to this window into the web, all of us can hardly do without it. Need some information like news, addresses, interesting facts, communication, anything for work or study? Launch your browser and… welcome to the great and powerful Internet! But sometimes the browser may not have exactly what you want out-of-the-box.

Extensions. Plug-ins. Add-ons.

As browsers are used by millions of people, it is inevitable that users encounter browser extensions. They are software modules built on web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. But let’s put tech stuff aside. It is important to remember one obvious thing: browser extensions, plug-ins, add-ons – there are tons of things you can do with their help.

Data protection, productivity, online shopping, games, foreign language learning, etc. – these ‘mini’-apps are able to simplify our lives in a variety of areas. In order to take advantage of an extension, the user needs to find it in the web store and install it. The major browser vendors each maintain their own browser extension marketplace.

What’s on trend to extend?

As an example, let’s look at the situation with text translation. How do you act when faced with an unfamiliar word, a phrase, a passage? You open a new browser tab, go to the page of the online translator, return to the source, copy the words, insert them into the window of the translator, get the result. Too long. However, the process can be greatly simplified. By installing the proper translation tool, you can get the proper result in a click. eLang Extension is an example.

In case with video (YouTube, Netflix, Coursera) eLang Extension will literally open the world to you. While you enjoy movies and videos with dual subtitles, eLang Extension brings you knowledge through entertainment! You can translate unfamiliar words, save them to your personal vocabulary and practice later.

How to use extensions safely

There is a question of security you should be aware of when using a browser extension. Since an extension for a browser is a piece of software installed on your computer, it should not have weaknesses or flaws.

By installing eLang Extension you can be sure that you get the safe software from a reputable company.

As you can see browsers have evolved to become much more than simple internet navigators. Can extensions improve your experience? No doubt.