We all know that the internet is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it provides you with all the resources you can think of in the world, on the other hand, it is a huge waste of time. You make up your mind and open your laptop to work, and after 12 hours of cat videos, you’re right where you started. In addition, the internet provides access to all kinds of websites, including content not suitable for all ages. Whether you’re a parent who wants to save their child from ruining their childhood, or someone who just wants to get their work done without spending hours in the black hole of the web, blocking certain websites will go a long way towards achieving your goal. If you’re using Chrome, there are ways to manage the websites you visit, and here’s how to do it.
Block Certain Websites From Appearing In Search Results
As there is a song for every moment, there is also a Chrome Extension to meet your every need. Whether it’s spammy websites you don’t want to see in your search results or websites with inappropriate content, you can use a Google-created Extension to prevent them from appearing uninvited in your searches. You can just install Personal Block List (by Google) extension from Chrome Web Store.
When you’re on a website you want to block, just click on the extension icon and block the website. Next time you search the web, you will not see any content from that website in the search results.
note: Note that this only blocks websites from appearing in your search results, you can visit the website directly by entering its URL.
Block Websites for a Limited Time
We all know the feeling when we put all our willpower together to get the job done, but one more YouTube video and one Facebook post ruin everything. We humans love instant gratification, which makes it hard to stay away from YouTube videos and Facebook comments. Willpower alone is not enough, we need a tool that controls our momentary desires and allows us to focus on our work. If you are looking for such a tool, focused addition (To upload) is one.
There is so much you can do here. You can do assign time limits for certain specific websites. So after this limit is exceeded, “Shouldn’t you be working?” You will get a simple message like However, you can go to settings and change the time limit again to access the website. If you’re the type to do that, there’s an extra hardcore option for you. “Nuclear Mode”. Once you are in Nuclear, you cannot change the time limit and cannot access websites. If you are feeling extra positive, you can even block the whole web. Here is a tool I was looking for.
Block Websites From Loading Forever
If you’re someone who wants to block websites forever, this has an extension too. Just install Block site extension from Chrome Web Store. After installing the extension, click its icon and select the Options menu. A page will open where you can type the URLs of the website you want to block. You can do Import CVF file It contains the URLs of all the websites you want to block. extension also works in incognito mode. It also gives an option to redirect a user to a specific website when they try to open blocked websites.
If you wish, you can assign active days and times when websites will be blocked. You can customize all these settings on a per URL basis or in bulk. If you go Premium ($4.99), you can also: set a password that will not allow others to unblock or remove the extension. If you are looking for a permanent website blocker, this is the best.
Use Parental Controls in Chrome
If you are a parent, you know how difficult it is to prevent your child from accessing websites that are not suitable for them. These websites range from sites with adult content to sites with malware and spyware. Even if you use any of the above software, it is not possible to manually enter the URLs of each such website. Where is this Web Filter Professional (To upload) income. automatically blocks websites based on their content and security situation. you still have the option to block a particular website by adding the site’s URL to the block list.
To access the settings menu, simply Click on the extension’s icon and choose settings. Here you can find all the options the extension has to offer. Choose the ones that suit your needs. You can also add a password so your kids can’t disable the extension without your permission. There is also an option to get notifications to your email or phone number if someone somehow manages to disable the extension. This is a great weapon for a parent living in the digital age.
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Block Websites in Chrome on PC or Mac
Chrome is a very capable browser. It can open doors to the internet if you want, and also close some selective windows. Use the above extensions and tailor your browsing experience to your needs. If you are a procrastinator or parent, these extensions will come in seriously handy. Let us know about your favorite Chrome extensions that you use daily in the comments section below.
