Replaces the default new tab page with a customizable news section, quick links, note taking and more.

Latest Version

Version
1.01
Update
October 12, 2024
Size
3.8MiB
Developer
Category
Users
29
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Discover News for Desktop Extension

Discover news provides a fully customisable new tab experience that enhances 


your browsing efficiency and productivity. With features like news from around the world, note management with advanced filtering, image carousel, local news, and theme customisation,

this extension is designed to streamline your daily tasks and make your browser more personalised and useful.

Why Users Should Install This Extension?

* Security and Privacy: Your data is securely stored and managed using Chrome’s storage, ensuring that your preferences and notes remain private and are only accessible to you.

* Convenience: Easily manage your news, quick links, and notes all in one place. 

The extension also includes media controls, allowing you to pause, play, or skip music directly from your new tab. Additionally, you can customize your new tab background with preset images or upload your own.

* Productivity: The notes feature allows you to categorize and filter your notes, ensuring that you stay organized. 

The geolocation functionality can be used to quickly access location-specific content, while the customizable 

themes let you adjust the appearance of your new tab to suit your work environment.

*Customisable News Feed:
Stay updated with news tailored to your interests. The extension fetches localized news based on your geolocation and saves keywords from article titles, allowing you to filter and manage what matters most to you. Never miss out on important news again with our keyword-based notification system.

*Advanced Keyword Management:
Save, delete, and manage keywords to keep your news feed relevant. Enjoy the convenience of a dropdown filter to quickly access articles related to your keywords, with a notification system ensuring you’re aware of any new content.

*Persistent Notes & Categorisation:
Keep track of your thoughts and tasks with our integrated notes feature. Save up to 12 notes, categorise them, and easily update or delete as needed. Your notes are stored securely, with timestamps for creation, updates, and copies.

*Image Carousel & Background Customisation:
Personalise your new tab page with a dynamic image carousel. Choose from a range of backgrounds, adjust the display interval, and switch between light and dark themes with ease. Your preferences are saved, so your experience is always tailored to your liking.

Summary: This extension is perfect for users looking to enhance their Chrome browsing experience 
with added functionality, privacy, and customisation options. Whether you’re a productivity 

enthusiast or just want more control over your new tab page, discover news has you covered.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Discover News for Desktop", "version": "1.01", "description": "Replaces the default new tab page with a customizable news section, quick links, note taking and more.", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://api.bigdatacloud.net/data/reverse-geocode-client", "https://lobster-app-xfuan.ondigitalocean.app/api/discover/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'; style-src 'self'" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } } "
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How to download and manually install Discover News for Desktop extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Discover News for Desktop extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Discover News for Desktop 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 Discover News for Desktop Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Discover News for Desktop 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 Discover News for Desktop extension file

Select and download the Discover News for Desktop 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 Discover News for Desktop 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 Discover News for Desktop 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 Discover News for Desktop 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 Discover News for Desktop extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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