Displays a digital clock and date on new tab pages.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.1
Update
September 17, 2024
Size
9.78KiB
Developer
luispulido.com
Category
Users
26
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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New Tab Clock Extension

* Updates from previous published version:

## [1.3.1] - 2024-09-16
## Improved
- Added support for dynamic system theme config (black/light) including the favicon.

## [1.3.0] - 2023-11-15

### Improved
- Optimized memory management in `script.js` to prevent potential memory leaks by efficiently handling intervals.

## [1.2.0] - 2023-10-17

### Added
- Dynamic favicon that updates every minute to display time.
- URL container to display saved URLs on the new tab.
- Extended options in `manifest.json` including options page, background script, and required permissions.
- Various styling updates for better UX including hover effects.
- Enhanced the clock to display colors (red, yellow, green) at appropriate time for a fun touch.

### Fixed
- Resolved z-index and background color issues for better visibility and customization.

## [1.1.0] - 2023-10-09

### Added

- Smooth transition effect for clock updates in `style.css`.
- Functionality to update the tab title with the current time in `script.js`.

## [1.0.0] - 2023-09-20

### Added

- Initial release with basic clock functionality.

# New Tab Clock

New Tab Clock: Your Ultimate Dashboard for Time, Date, and Quick-Access URLs
Why New Tab Clock?
Tired of the standard new tab screen offering little utility? New Tab Clock supercharges your new tab page into a dynamic dashboard. Now, not only can you keep track of time and date, but you can also quickly access your favorite URLs and even watch the time tick by on your favicon!

What's New in New Tab Clock?
Upon installing and opening a new tab, you'll experience:

Dynamic Favicon: Your favicon now displays the current time and updates every minute.
Quick-Access URLs: A new section for your most visited URLs, fully customizable.
Enhanced Customization: Modify background color, font, and even hover effects right from the options page.
Core Features
Minimalistic Design: Focus on what's essential—time, date, and quick links.
Adaptive Font Sizing: Text scales with your window size for optimum visibility.
High Contrast: Easily readable text in any lighting condition.
No Intrusive Permissions: Your privacy remains intact; only local storage is used.
Who Should Install New Tab Clock?
Professionals: Manage time effectively while multitasking across browser tabs.
Students: Stay focused on your studies with minimal distractions.
Minimalists: Experience a clean, clutter-free UI.
Everyone Else: Isn't knowing the time and date universally useful?
How to Install
Click on the \"Add to Chrome\" button.
Confirm the installation prompt.
Open a new tab to see New Tab Clock in action!
FAQ
Is it free?
Absolutely, no hidden costs.

Can I customize it?
Yes, from fonts and colors to URLs, you can make it your own.

Does it work offline?
100% functional without an internet connection.

Conclusion
New Tab Clock is more than just a clock; it's a step toward a focused and productive browsing experience. With new features like dynamic favicon and customizable URLs, it's the best version yet. Install now and elevate your browsing today!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "New Tab Clock", "version": "1.3.1", "description": "Displays a digital clock and date on new tab pages.", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install New Tab Clock extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download New Tab Clock extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install New Tab Clock 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 Tab Clock extension file

Select and download the New Tab Clock 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 Tab Clock 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 Tab Clock 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 Tab Clock 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 Tab Clock extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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