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Extension 'hides' websites and allows you to browse unseen; know how to use

Decreased Productivity is a free extension for Chrome that allows you to "hide" the open pages on your PC. The tool does this by camouflaging the sites with a neutral color and deleting the images. In this way, the look of social networks and any other type of site is completely mischaracterized, making it difficult to identify them by other people and curious people.

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In the following tutorial, check out how to install and use the Decreased Productivity extension to navigate more privacy. The procedure was done in the version of Google Chrome for macOS, but the tips are also valid for users of Windows PCs.

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Step 1. Access the download page of the Decreased Productivity extension in Downloads and press the "download" button;

Visit the extension page to download it

Step 2. Select the "Use in Chrome" option and confirm the installation in "Add extension";

Install the extension in Chrome

Step 3. Now, whenever you want to camouflage a page, simply click on the extension button in the upper right corner of the window;

Click on the icon to camouflage the current site

Step 4. Images will be hidden and the page will immediately assume white tones, reminiscent of Wikipedia. To return to normal, simply click on the extension icon again.