Avoid online distractions in Google Chrome with these Chrome extensions

Byryan

The presence of an endless stream of content on the internet is a double-edged sword. You’re never bored, but the online distractions can severely affect your productivity without you even realizing it.

 

Therefore, here are some of the best Chrome extensions you should install for combating every kind of online distraction. You will just need some willpower to keep these extensions installed in the browser.

Source: The 10 Best Chrome Extensions for Avoiding Online Distractions

Some of these extensions could help your students who have trouble focusing on the task at hand. I especially like Grayscale the Web.

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