Apparently, users of modern Internet browsers were faced with the possibility of connecting special extensions called plugins. In this sense, Google Chrome is no exception. Let's see what is in his set and how to use all this.
General concepts of additions
Let's start with the very concept of "plugin". If anyone does not know, in the same Google Chrome Plugins (connected to the main browser interface) are special modules, or, as they are also called, add-ons that allow you to use some additional browser features, as well as optimize the work with it. Probably, everyone noticed that in terms of comfortable work, the very same “hot keys” are often used to reduce the time it takes to complete an operation.
The principles of Google Chrome Plugins (and any other) are somewhat similar. True, there are also enough differences, since they work, so to speak, more globally, although they have a clear focus on the performance of a particular task.
What are Chrome Plugins: Plugins
Now, perhaps, we will consider the main (standard) set presented in the browser. To view the entire list of Chrome Plugins, enable or disable any add-on, you need to type the combination Chrome: // Plugins / in the address bar, after which a page will open where the entire list will be presented.
We note immediately that many users do not have a clear idea of what plug-ins are, and that is why they believe that only Adobe Flash Player, which is installed and activated in the browser by default, refers to such .
There is one more thing worth paying attention to regarding Chrome Plugins. It will be possible to include some of them only after the corresponding update. If we talk about Flash Player, this module itself will offer to download and install the latest version.
The next representative of Chrome Plugins, which is recommended to be turned on if you are registered, is the module responsible for working with the popular social network Facebook. If the user has registration, the work will become much more comfortable (this applies not only to messages or notifications, but also to all those opportunities that the social network itself and its additional components offer).
By default, in some versions of the browser from Adobe there are two more components. This is Adobe Shockwave and Adobe PDF. The first module is a multimedia platform, formerly known as Macromedia Shockwave. The second add-on, as the name implies, is designed to facilitate the work with .pdf documents, as they say, without leaving the browser, which in some cases viewing such files on the Internet is very convenient.
In terms of video processing, presented on the World Wide Web, there are several more specialized elements, among which the most popular Chrome Plugins are plug-ins such as DivXPlus Web Player, Real Player, Quick Time and Windows Media Player. The presence of such add-ons allows you to play all multimedia content in general, without any restrictions in terms of supported formats.
It goes without saying that among the plugins included by default, there is Java and a special addition from Microsoft called Silverlight.
How to enable major additions
So, we have Plugins Chrome add-ons. How to enter the list, we have already figured out. Now consider turning on and off. Chrome plugins can be turned on very simply. To do this, click on the link (button) located below the name of the plugin.
An interesting situation may be observed here. Most often this applies to the Adobe Flash Player module. If the program was installed on the system separately, say, before installing the Google Chrome browser, when the settings are displayed, there may be two files (previously installed and included in the browser). You must click the "Details" button, and then use exactly the version that is needed at the moment or is more recent.
Disabling Modules
Regarding deactivation, Chrome Plugins can be disabled by following the reverse steps. For this, as is already clear, the active link is “Disable” when the enabled state of a module is enabled.
Install third-party add-ons
In addition to the fact that the browser itself has a standard set of extensions, it also supports the installation of many third-party modules, which often have rather interesting and unusual functions. You can list them almost indefinitely. What are only such popular extensions as Adblock, Last.FM free music player, Speed Dial, iReader, RDS Bar, Auto-translate, AutoPager Chrome, Awesome Screenshot, Google Calendar and many others.
As you can see from the list, the choice is quite wide. However, we are most interested in the unique Adblock add-on. Why unique? The fact is that this module is capable of blocking advertising garbage or the obsessive appearance of various banners in a sufficiently high degree. Naturally, this add-on was developed not only for the Chrome browser, but also for others.
As for the installation and configuration of this module (as well as others), you first need to download the add-on to your computer, and then perform the installation. However, it is better to use the online installation, after which it will be possible to activate the add-on immediately in the browser.
Some questions on the inclusion of third-party modules
Actually, installed third-party Chrome Plugins modules can be enabled in the same way as any other standard add-ons (they are all installed in a separate folder by default). Any of the plugins is available for switching on or off in the standard way, so that no user will have to dig into the advanced settings and parameters.
Should I use add-ons
Now we come to one of the most burning issues. To use or not to use one or another plug-in, each user decides for himself. Some users are confused by the fact that the included add-ons can have an effect not only on the operation of the Internet browser, but also on the entire computer system as a whole. Well, partly it is. If the browser with add-ons is used on a weak system, it is advisable to disable some modules, leaving only Adobe Flash Player, since without it it would be simply impossible to view the same video streaming on the Internet.
If the system meets modern requirements and is powerful enough, it’s better to leave the video plugins turned on. In addition, of course, if you wish, you can use ad blocking in the form of an Adblock module or quick access to the social network Facebook, although, as many people think, this add-on often “slows down”.
Total
In general, as already clear, working with add-ons in the Google Chrome browser is quite simple. For this, you do not even need to have any specific knowledge or possess special skills. Another thing is to use such add-ons or not. But it already depends on each specific user.
On the other hand, as practice shows, very often add-ons and add-on modules become very useful when surfing the Internet . Take the same blocking of intrusive ads. Probably not worth explaining that advertising is extremely annoying.
In principle, the add-ons that are responsible for playing multimedia content are also important, because you will not start a player or program manually each time. In general, there are a lot of advantages.
In the end, it remains to be noted that the standard list of plugins may be different, it all depends on the installed version of the browser itself. Most often, this can be seen when comparing the English-language and Russian assembly. But the principles of operation and use of plugins do not change from this.