HW info

This simple extension reads HW (cpu, gpu, mem) info. Simple option to send info to your server.

HW Info Chrome Extension - Accessing Hardware Information

'HW info' is a Chrome extension that provides critical hardware information like CPU name, GPU name, memory capacity, and memory available. It's useful for both developers and standard users wanting to understand the specifications of their computers. A highlight feature allows developers to send this hardware information to their servers, beneficial for web application development and performance optimization tasks.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: mioopioo
Users: 531
-20
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-12-23)
Creation date: 2019-12-22
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • system.cpu
  • system.memory
  • https://*/*
Size: 26.60K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

HW info requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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