I need to manage my browser extensions (enable and disable), what should I do?

I need to manage my browser extensions (enable and disable), what should I do?

Browser extensions can be helpful tools to enhance your browsing experience, but they can also slow down your browser or even cause security risks if not managed properly. We'll guide you through the process of enabling and disabling these extensions to optimize your browsing performance and security.
Google Chrome
  1. Open Google Chrome.

  2. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome Chrome menu icon. icon in the upper-right corner of the window.

  3. In the menu, select More tools.

More tools selector in Chrome.

  1. Select Extensions from the side menu.

Extensions selector in Chrome.

  1. In the Extensions tab that opens, there are a series of cards in the middle.

Enable an extension

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store. “ https://chrome.google.com/webstore

  2. Find and select the extension you want.

  3. Click Add to Chrome.

  4. Some extensions will let you know if they need certain permissions or data. To approve, click Add extension.

Important: Make sure you only approve extensions that you trust.


Disable an extension

To disable an extension, locate its card and click the blue toggle switch Chrome toggle off so it changes to Chrome toggle off gray.

Disabled extension in Chrome.

Remove an extension

To remove an extension, locate its card and click the Remove button.

Remove extension button in Chrome.



Microsoft Edge
  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Click the Settings and more icon Microsoft Edge More menu in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

  3. In the drop-down menu that appears, select Extensions.

Extensions selector in Edge.

  1. In the center of the screen, under Installed extensions, there is a list of installed extensions.

List of extensions in Edge.

Disable an extension

Locate the extension you want to disable. Then, on the right side, click the blue toggle switch Edge toggle off so it changes to Edgetoggle off white.

Remove an extension

Locate the extension you want to remove. On the left side, click Remove. Then, click the Remove button on the prompt that appears.

Remove extension


Safari
  1. In the Apple menu bar, click the Safari selector selector, and select Preferences.

Safari preferences

  1. In the Preferences window, click the Extensions tab.

  2. On the left, uncheck any boxes next to the extensions you want to disable.

  3. To remove the extension, select the extension name on the left, then click the Uninstall button.

Safari extensions


 

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