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Browser Extensions - Handy Helpers or Hidden Hazards

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/wVj4axMxFVM If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Browser-Extensions---Handy-Helpers-or-Hidden-Hazards-e37dlac Browser extensions - They’re like little digital toys that promise to block ads, find you discounts, or even turn your cursor into a disco ball. Sounds fun, right - But here’s the kicker — behind the sparkle, some extensions are more like pickpockets at a parade. Let’s break it down. Some extensions are genuinely good — they block annoying pop-ups, save passwords, and help you shop smarter. Then there are the bad ones. You know, the kind that snoop on your browsing history, slow your computer down, or suddenly decide you should be shopping at sketchy websites you’ve never heard of. And then there are the sneaky ones — they start off trustworthy, then get sol...