Useful Chrome extensions for OS X

Solution 1:

FlashBlock by josorek

No developer site listed

Description:

Sets up Chrome to default to blocking Flash content on webpages.

Pros:

• Helps reduce download time and bandwidth usage since flash files aren't loaded by default.

• Easy to adjust blocking filter to allow flash for entire sites via a button in the address bar.

Cons:

• Sometimes removes stuff without an easy way to add it back with the extension running.

Solution 2:

AdBlock by chromeadblock.com

(The listed developer link just circles back to the extension URL.)

Pros:

• Does a good job of preventing ads from showing up. Inspired by the Firefox Extension AdBlock Plus.

• Helps reduce the time it takes for pages to render and bandwidth usage since ads don't have to download.

Cons:

• Some sites and/or features don't work with ads blocked.

Solution 3:

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