WebUpd8: get daily Ubuntu / Linux news and application reviews.

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Version
1.1.2
Update
January 28, 2014
Size
86.63KiB
Developer
www.webupd8.org
Category
Users
93
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://www.webupd8.org/
Http://feeds.feedburner.com/*
Http://feeds.feedburner.com/webupd8-chrome-ext
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WebUpd8 Extension

The WebUpd8 extension has been created for easy access to the latest articles on http://www.webupd8.org.

Installing this extension will add a button on the Chrome / Chromium toolbar that displays the number of unread articles. You'll also get notifications each time a new article is published (the timeout is set to 15 minutes).

Clicking the WebUpd8 icon on the toolbar lists the latest 15 articles: unread articles have a small thumbnail and a description while for read articles, only the title is displayed. You can click each item in the popup to visit the article on http://www.webupd8.org, at which point the article will be marked as read. Also, when clicking on a new article notification, the item will be marked as read and the article will be loaded in a new browser tab.

You can also mark all items as read using the button on top of the extension popup window.

The extension has been tested with Google Chrome stable (24) and unstable (26) as well as Chromium unstable (26).

About WebUpd8: this is an Ubuntu / Linux / open source software blog which delivers daily news, tips and application reviews. We follow the Ubuntu and GNOME development and keep you up to date with everything new and interesting.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install WebUpd8 extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WebUpd8 extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download WebUpd8 extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the WebUpd8 extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WebUpd8 extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 extension file

Select and download the WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 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 WebUpd8 extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alfio Budel (ID: 00000057db89399c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/07/2015 Used to bring daily news but no more news since months now...

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Alina Ciocarlie (ID: 000000a718e393ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2013 Very useful and easy to use.

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Ursu Irinel (ID: 00000065673f68fb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/05/2013 Very easy to use.