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Engineering a better web. Tutorials on automation, data extraction, and productivity.

December 10, 2025development

The Ultimate Guide to Building Custom Chrome Extensions for Business

Why the biggest ROI in software right now isn't a new SaaS—it's a custom extension for your internal team.

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November 20, 2025business

Best Practices for Data Ownership with Custom Browser Extensions

If you rely on a 3rd party API, you don't own your business. Learn how custom extensions can help you build your own data moats.

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November 2, 2025security

Why Data Privacy Matters in Browser Automation Tools

Giving your session cookies to a cloud service is like handing over your house keys. Why local-first automation is the only secure choice.

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October 15, 2025comparison

Compare the Top Browser Automation Tools for Agencies and Power Users

Not all scrapers are created equal. We benchmark local extensions vs. cloud APIs for agency workflows.

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September 28, 2025marketing

Maximize Your Social Outreach with Integrated Media Download Tools

Great artists steal. Smart marketers curate. How to build a swipe file that fuels your content strategy using media capture tools.

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September 10, 2025trends

2025 Trends in Browser Automation for Content Creators

The browser is becoming the OS for creators. From local AI models to headless scraping, here are the trends defining 2025.

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August 22, 2025twitter

Optimizing Your Twitter Follow/Unfollow Strategy Using Chrome Extensions

Follow/Unfollow isn't just a growth hack—it's hygiene. Learn how to curate a high-signal timeline without getting flagged.

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August 5, 2025video

Step-by-Step Guide to Download Videos from Any Website Safely

From HLS streams to hidden MP4s. Learn the technical methods to save video content from the web for offline analysis.

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July 20, 2025data

Top 10 Data Extraction Tools for Social Media Marketers in 2025

Data is the new oil, but you need the right rig. Here are the top tools to scrape, export, and analyze social media data safely.

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July 2, 2025productivity

How to Automate Your Social Media Workflow with Browser Extensions

Stop switching tabs. Learn how to build a high-leverage social media workflow directly in your browser using the right extensions.

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June 15, 2025twitter

How to Mass Unfollow on X (Twitter) in 2025: The Safe Way

Stop manually clicking 'unfollow' one by one. Learn how to clean up your X feed instantly using safe, local automation tools.

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