Replace the new tab page with a minimal binary clock

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
June 24, 2024
Size
157KiB
Developer
albert.nz
Category
Users
227
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Storage
Geolocation
Bookmarks
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Binary Tab Extension

**Changes in version 2.0**
- Design refresh
- This extension is now open source! Find it on GitHub at albertnis/binary-tab
- Rewrite to better facilitate adding new features over time

Binary tab replaces your new tab page with a minimal and elegant binary clock. Hover the cursor over the bottom of the page to reveal the settings drawer. An ever-expanding array of settings is available. They include:
- Colour scheme (light colour, dark colour), including dynamic hex colour.
- Inverted colour scheme.
- Auto-invert at sunset/sunrise given current location.
- Clock size
- Display digits, placeholder letters or nothing below clock.
- Show row numbers (great for learning to read the clock).
- Show, hide or auto-hide bookmarks bar.
- Manage bookmarks.

A word on geolocation: Binary Tab only uses the user's position to find sunrise and sunset times when the 'Use current location' button is clicked. If you have any doubts about this, feel free to inspect the code!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Binary Tab","description": "Replace the new tab page with a minimal binary clock","version": "2.0","permissions": ["storage", "geolocation", "bookmarks"],"icons": { "16": "favicon-16.png", "48": "icon-48.png", "128": "icon-128.png" },"chrome_url_overrides": {"newtab": "index.html"}}
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How to download and manually install Binary Tab extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Binary Tab extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Binary Tab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Binary Tab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Binary Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Binary Tab extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Binary Tab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Binary Tab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Binary Tab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Binary Tab extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Binary Tab extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Binary Tab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Binary Tab extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Binary Tab extension file

Select and download the Binary Tab extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Binary Tab extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Binary Tab extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Binary Tab extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Binary Tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Santhosh (ID: 000000b14b6bd7da) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/26/2021 Great minimal app! Would love to have 12hour format too

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Mohamed Fathy Rehan (ID: 0000005ba6339b31) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2019 very professional ! it would be great if you let the user to chose any color, not restricted to a spesific colors. also, add the ability to control the region where the mouse lay in to show the bookmarks bar. However This extension is awesome, I highly recommend it.

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Doodle (ID: 0000009514f984da) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/05/2017 It'd be cool if you could get rid of the text at the bottom. Maybe leave the setting gear to keep it minimal.

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Thorbjørn (ID: 000000287242c81e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2016 Pretty! However, it annoys me slightly that it uses three different number bases. Each digit is represented in binary instead of the total in h:m:s. Like I'd prefer 3 longer binary numbers instead of 6 where two and two are representing a decimal value. Anyhow, great job!

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Sophie Christophorou (ID: 00000033b46e16bd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2016 FINALLY WAS ABLE TO FIND SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR A CHANGE THE CONVENTIONAL WAY DOES NOT WORK FOR ANYONE THIS HIDES THE BOOKMARKS BAR EFFORTLESSLY GREAT LIL APP