A new, new tab

Latest Version

Version
0.1.6
Update
July 8, 2016
Size
89.64KiB
Developer
Category
Users
303
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Bookmarks
Http://api.openweathermap.org/*
Http://reddit/*
Geolocation
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Helium Extension

Helium is a very lightweight extension that replaces your old tab page, with an information dashboard. Giving you the weather, a greeting, the time, bookmarks, and reddit.

The extension automatically adds a new folder in your bookmarks, to which you can add your daily links.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "author": "Elijah Rotholtz", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "helium.html" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "description": "A new, new tab", "icons": { "128": "favicon-128.png" }, "incognito": "split", "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAwjS6VA19eTrO5FiF27cXKAcWSUlIOsSX95moe77r791LwQ9drvT5ssQ3/ogXF1XMurt3O4JMmCowohkVH7LnIUK5KtZhjiCHbvdR0Jwki2YKU1f1p0zYshc5j717LNpXwvBVphrvaNO5hk1n7YnYLHbvvubVEGmIWVfa9b+OQNdPRtPKAH5Wghe12NlrSWNq+UMxIHICJIl/WUy6a/V06LoK8Z63uoygEsBC5v6c+HWlQjlnhsgz2PoMVEzwCLJMYLWGM16GQM73PYFPVblPeBrL9j6Bq/RshYYpiDgfqxph2vht3TZpW6t1SN0bepvdUnXfXCt+0qNzhweiNC+YwQIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Helium", "permissions": [ "bookmarks", "http://api.openweathermap.org/*", "http://reddit/*", "geolocation" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.6"}
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How to download and manually install Helium extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Helium 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 Helium extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Helium extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Helium 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 Helium Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Helium extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Helium extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Helium 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 Helium 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 Helium extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Helium 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 Helium extension file

Select and download the Helium 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 Helium 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 Helium 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 Helium 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 Helium extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Michael Fratino (ID: 00000038eb0841a9) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/08/2016 Neither Chrome or Windows version recognized my Galaxy S3. Followed all the steps, installed universal ADB drivers, enable debugging and PTP

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Jon Thompson (ID: 000000edfbf3d035) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/24/2014 Solid extension. Unlike most start screen replacements, it doesn't seem to cause any sluggishness. Can't seem to get the App button in the lower corner to take me to the apps page, but that's a minor complaint.

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/16/2014 Neat start screen extension, I especially like the reddit section.

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(ID: ) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/08/2014 Nice idea, execution leaves some to be desired. I'd like to be able to set my location manually, or at least save it so it doesn't have to load every time. I'd like to be able to remove the pointless search bar, as the omnibar already serves that purpose. I'd love to be able to choose what subreddit/s are in the reddit section, and I'd love to be able to change the weather to display in Celcius.