Voice Search is a Google Chrome extension that allows users to enter search queries by speaking. 

Follow the link to install Voice Search. As the extension is installed, a microphone icon will be shown next to the URL bar.

When you want to search something, all you have to do is to click the microphone icon and speak your query instead of typing it.

Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, Bing, DuckDuckGo etc come as default services. But you also have the option to add new search engines.

The functionality is also available on any web page search box that uses HTML5.

Voice search worked pretty cool for me in both Windows and Ubuntu. It’s very similar to Android voice search functionality, but the app is still in experimental mode and may give you some very weird results at times. A keyboard shortcut support can be a good enhancement to its usability.

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A password manager helps you store and organize your passwords. 

LastPass is a free and safe online password manager and form filler extension available for Google’s Chrome browser, Firefox, IE and Safari users.

Install LastPass password manager for Chrome browser by following the link. You will get to see a small icon on top right corner of your browser. Once installed, you will have to create an account with LastPass.

While creating an account, you will be in need to provide a master password. It will walk you through the steps to finish creating an account with LastPass. But this is a one time process. When you install Lastpass on other computers you will not have to go through this process again, you’ll simply be able to sign-in.

General Options:

LastPass encrypts your data locally (and that means your password never leave your machine unencrypted) using 256-bit AES encryption algorithm.

LastPass form filling profile:

LastPass Credit Card filling profile:

LastPass would start managing your passwords details whenever you log into any website. And this will make it easier for you to access any website from the next time. It provides a cross-platform, cross-browser password management option.

The very thought of storing sensitive information online is discomforting! But the tool has been working amazingly well for me all these days though I haven’t gotten up to the point of storing my credit card details online! Feel free to let me know how you find the tool after using it.

Home Page: Click here

LastPass universal installer: Click here

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