The Chrome Extensions I Actually Use for Productivity

I tested 23 Chrome extensions across memory management, focus tools, and workflow optimization. Here are the 7 that actually made a difference in my daily workflow. Full disclosure: I built Tab Suspender Pro as part of Zovo, a collection of 16 Chrome extensions I maintain. Take my perspective accordingly. Tab Suspender Pro Tab Suspender Pro is the one I reach for first because it solves the most universal developer problem: Chrome eating all your RAM. It automatically suspends inactive tabs after a customizable delay, reducing memory usage by up to 75%. You can whitelist sites, exclude pinned tabs, and manually suspend anything with one click. The interface shows real-time memory savings, which is satisfying when you watch 8GB drop to 2GB after suspending a bunch of documentation tabs you opened three hours ago. Suspended tabs reload instantly when you click them. The limitation is real: suspended tabs can't receive live updates. If you rely on Slack or a chat app in a browser tab, whi