Mr. Mute: Chrome Extension by Robert Hudek
Overview
Mr. Mute is a powerful Chrome extension designed to give you full control over the audio of your browser tabs. Whether you want to silence distracting tabs, manage audio across multiple tabs, or ensure that specific sites are always muted or unmuted, Mr. Mute provides a simple and efficient solution.
Key Features
- Mute Tab: Manage the audio of individual or all tabs with ease. Includes options to mute specific tabs, all tabs, or all tabs except the one you're currently viewing.
- Blacklist & Whitelist: Customize your browsing experience by setting specific URLs to always be muted or unmuted.
- Countdown Timer: Set a countdown timer from 0 to 2 hours and the tab will automatically mute
- Volume Control: Lower the volume of individual tabs without affecting your overall system settings.
- Shortcuts: Use customizable keyboard shortcuts for quick access to muting functions.
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Tabs & Features
1. Mute
The central hub for managing audio, featuring:
- Tab Status Display: Visual indicators for muted (black ball) or unmuted (white ball) tabs.
- Muting Options:
- Mute This Tab: Silences only the current tab.
- Mute All Tabs: Silences all open tabs.
- Unmute All Tabs: Restores sound to all tabs.
- Mute All But This Tab: Silences all except the current tab.
- Additional Options:
- Mute Newly Opened Tabs: Automatically mute new tabs. Reset when 'Unmute All Tabs' is clicked.
- Volume Override: Adjust volume for the current tab, reducing it from the system level.
- Mute Countdown Timer: For a particular tab, schedule the mute using a countdown timer.
2. Blacklist
Manage URLs that should always be muted.
- Always Muted: URLs listed here will never play sound.
- Disable/Enable URL: Temporarily disable specific URLs.
- Delete URL: Remove URLs permanently from the blacklist.
- Infinite Rows: Add as many URLs as needed.
- URL Entry: Enter domain names with wildcards (e.g., youtube.com/*).
- Import/Export: Save or load settings, maintaining consistency across devices manually.
3. Whitelist
Control URLs that should always be unmuted.
- Always Unmuted: Ensures that listed URLs always play sound.
- Disable/Enable URL: Temporarily mute specific URLs.
- Delete URL: Remove URLs permanently from the whitelist.
- Infinite Rows: Unlimited entries for whitelisted URLs.
- URL Entry: Similar to the blacklist, with domain names and wildcards.
- Import/Export: Manage whitelist settings across devices manually.
4. Help
Provides comprehensive guidance on using Mr. Mute, including troubleshooting and advanced settings.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Mr. Mute includes customizable keyboard shortcuts for quick access. To customize the shortcuts please go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts
Next, click on the pencil icon and enter your desired keyboard shortcut.
Here are some suggested shortcuts, but feel free to customize them as you like.
- Mute This Tab:
- Windows*: Shift + Alt + M
- Mac: Shift + Option + M
- Mute All Tabs:
- Windows: Shift + Alt + B
- Mac: Shift + Option + B
- Unmute All Tabs:
- Windows: Shift + Alt + N
- Mac: Shift + Option + N
- Mute All But This Tab:
- Windows: Shift + Alt + ,
- Mac: Shift + Option + ,
- Activate Extension (Opens the Popup):
- Windows: Shift + Alt + .
- Mac: Shift + Option + .
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Explore the full potential of Mr. Mute and take control of your browsing experience. Download now and enjoy a more peaceful and personalized browsing environment!
