LectureSurfers is a tool for students to listen to lectures with a background of their choice that helps them focus.
LectureSurfers Extension
Overview
Welcome to LectureSurfers! This Google Chrome extension is designed to enhance your attention span during lectures by adding engaging gameplay to your browser tab. Whether you’re a fan of Minecraft Parkour or Subway Surfers, this extension allows you to watch gameplay with or without subtitles to help you focus better on your lectures.
Features
1. Gameplay with Subtitles
- Minecraft Parkour or Subway Surfers: Choose between these two popular games to run alongside your lecture.
- Subtitles: Subtitles are displayed on the gameplay, synchronized with your lecture audio.
- Audio Input Options:
- Chrome Tab Audio: Perfect for recorded lectures accessed via your browser. Compatible with platforms like Canvas Media Gallery, recorded Zoom meetings, and Panopto.
- Speech Microphone: Ideal for in-person lectures. Just open the extension, and it will transcribe your professor’s speech in real-time, displaying subtitles over the gameplay.
2. Gameplay without Subtitles
- Clean Gameplay: Enjoy the same engaging gameplay without the distraction of subtitles. Great for those who prefer a cleaner screen without text overlays.
How It Works
1. Install the Extension: Add LectureSurfers to your Google Chrome browser from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Select Your Gameplay: Choose between Minecraft Parkour or Subway Surfers.
3. Choose Audio Input:
- Chrome Tab Audio: Select this if you’re listening to a recorded lecture from your browser.
- Speech Microphone: Use this option for live lectures. The extension will pick up audio through your microphone.
- No Subtitles: Opt for this if you prefer gameplay without subtitles.
4. Start Your Lecture: Begin your lecture and enjoy the gameplay to help keep your attention focused.
Benefits
- Enhanced Focus: Engaging gameplay can help maintain your attention during lectures, especially during long or monotonous sessions.
- Versatile Use: Whether you’re attending online classes, watching recorded lectures, or sitting in a classroom, LectureSurfers adapts to your needs.
- User-Friendly: Easy to install and use, with intuitive controls for switching between gameplay and audio input options.
Getting Started
1. Download and Install: Head over to the Chrome Web Store and download LectureSurfers.
2. Open the Extension: Click on the LectureSurfers icon in your Chrome toolbar.
3. Configure Settings: Choose your preferred gameplay and audio input settings.
4. Enjoy Your Lectures: Start your lecture and let LectureSurfers enhance your learning experience!
Happy Surfing! 🌊
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install LectureSurfers extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install LectureSurfers extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download LectureSurfers extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the LectureSurfers extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the LectureSurfers extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers extension file
Select and download the LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers 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 LectureSurfers extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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