A super cool anti-sedentary reminder

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Version
1.0
Update
October 11, 2018
Size
118KiB
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Users
504
Rating
4.1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Water Walk Extension

Researchers have found that been seated for long hours can have adverse effects on our health. It is highly advised that you take a break at regular intervals in a day and do some physical activities like walking, stretching or having a glass of water.

This extension will remind you every 15, 30 or 60 minutes, as per your set timer choice, with desktop notification to take a break.

You can learn more about effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle here in this article:
https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/effects-of-a-sedentary-lifestyle-29277/post
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Water Walk", "description": "A super cool anti-sedentary reminder", "version": "1.0", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "alarms", "notifications", "storage" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Water Walk", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Water Walk extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Water Walk 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 Water Walk extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mayank Agarwal (ID: 00000043d2ee1ce9) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/29/2020 Should have an optoin for custom minutes instead of 15/30/45

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Bill Zhao (ID: 000000641ec6b213) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2020 有了他,喝水不愁了。

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Yeh Yeh (ID: 00000033aa728668) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/08/2020 Hope to have option to disable the sound

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Shaohang Qiu (ID: 0000006167b6fa9d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2020 我们离不开水,但我也离不开这个扩展

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Windfall Chen (ID: 0000001822cfa79a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/11/2020 just so so