21 Time-Saving Chrome Extensions for Students

Google Chrome is such a great resource for students. First things first, the browser allows users to sign in to Chrome anywhere and bring up bookmarks, history, and settings, an incredible feature for students on-the-go who are using multiple computers. In addition to this useful feature are a wealth of awesome extensions that students can use to save time and concentrate their efforts. We’ve found 21 time-saving Chrome extensions that students can put to use, from note-taking apps to books, citations, and reminders.

1. Note Anywhere

   Find something interesting on Wikipedia? You can scribble notes online with the help of this Chrome extension.

2. Google Books

   Use Google Books to read just about any book anywhere, from any device you access on or off campus. You can even highlight text and make notes, turning this extension into a highly valuable reading tool.

3. RemindMe

   It can be difficult to keep up with every little thing you have to do for school, but this extension makes it easier, sharing reminders, tasks, and more.

4. myHomework

   Stay on top of classes, homework, and projects so that you don’t forget any important assignments. This extension is available on Chrome, as well as Android and iPhone.

5. Cacoo

   Use Cacoo for diagramming and real-time collaboration with project partners, classmates, and more. All diagrams can be edited by multiple people at the same time, so it’s a great tool even for remote online students.

6. Split Screen

   Split your Chrome screen and compare sites while you’re working on research. This is also helpful if you like to watch online videos while you’re working.

7. Sticky Notes

   This Chrome extension offers a great way to store all of your little sticky notes, so you’ll never forget to take care of small tasks and reminders.

8. Copy Without Formatting

   Using this Chrome extension, you can copy text without having to deal with document-wrecking formatting. This is perfect for quotations, gathering research, and more.

9. Desmos Graphing Calculator

   Searching for your graphing calculator is a real time killer. Instead of going on the hunt, fire up this one right in your browser instead.

10. Snippy

    Snip out little bits of web content to save for later in your Google Docs account with this Chrome extension.

11. Box

    Store your documents in the cloud with this Chrome extension. You’ll be able to access papers, research, and more wherever you are, and not have to worry about crashed hard drives.

12. Read Later Fast

    If you need to save quick links to check out and research later, this is a great tool. Use this extension to save tabs to quickly access once you have more time, and they’ll be there waiting for you.
    
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