Show your favourite bookmarked sites when you open a new tab.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.1
Update
January 6, 2015
Size
162KiB
Developer
Category
Users
12
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Bookmarks
Storage
Tabs
WebNavigation
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new taBoo Extension

new taBoo opens your favorite bookmarked sites whenever you open a new tab. You can save sites to different categories for easier sorting.

new taBoo can be handy for saving pages to read later and having them appear ready to read later. You can use it to jump to an interesting site when you have a few minutes to spare between meetings, avoiding chores or while hiding from the kids.

To add a site simply click on the new taBoo icon and select the category to save it in. You also remove sites by clicking on the new taBoo icon or through the Bookmark Manager.

Permissions are required for the current open tab, storage for categories and bookmarks for getting the random site.

** This is an early release to get feedback for bugs and any feature requests.

To be added:

* Category random buttons - Select only sites within a category.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "new taBoo","description": "Show your favourite bookmarked sites when you open a new tab.","version": "0.1.1","author": "venomDev","background": {"scripts": ["js/jquery.min.js","js/setup.js","js/taboo.js","js/bookmarks.js"]},"browser_action": {"default_icon": "media/icons/bookmark-add-38.png","default_popup": "savebm.html" },"chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" },"permissions": ["bookmarks","storage","tabs","webNavigation"]}
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How to download and manually install new taBoo extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install new taBoo 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 new taBoo extension file

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

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