Reminders to help improve your health when using a computer

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Version
1.2
Update
May 1, 2015
Size
2.59MiB
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Users
367
Rating
4.5625 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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Praxis Eye Health Extension

Praxis helps reduce the negative impacts of extended web browsing such as eye strain, poor posture, diet, and general inactivity by reminding users to take a healthy break.

Features:
-A Chrome notification every 20 minutes to remind you of the 20-20-20 rule: Look 20 feet away from the screen every 20 minutes for at least 20 seconds.

-A new exercise or yoga pose with an instructional gif accompanying the reminders to help incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine.

-A daily water intake tracker.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Praxis Eye Health extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Praxis Eye Health extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Praxis Eye Health 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 Praxis Eye Health extension file

Select and download the Praxis Eye Health 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 Praxis Eye Health 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 Praxis Eye Health 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 Praxis Eye Health 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 Praxis Eye Health extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Arya Cozman (ID: 0000008b99d5bfa7) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/29/2021 Is this for only men or for everyone? cuz idk ;P

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Theodora Loufardaki (ID: 000000025bd4a8ce) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/16/2021 nice idea and graphics' nevertheless, mising toggle buttons and a function which is not explained.

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Joel Moises Acosta Nunez (ID: 000000b25e2030ef) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/11/2019 Siento que si Chrome añade a su buscador esta extensión como parte del programa los Oculistas se van a enojar, porque hará que pierdan clientes y la gente pierda menos visión, o hasta no lo pierdan!!!

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Valerii Malynovskyi (ID: 000000d811db05a2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/14/2017 Suberb!

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brooksandstreams (ID: 00000099c1a48b5e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2017 Kudos......what a great app for us men that need to often be reminded to mind our health habits.