Removes the play button on the podcast player when it's paused so you're able to take screenshots for notes with zero distractions.

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1.0.4
Update
February 16, 2021
Size
23.46KiB
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43
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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English (UK)
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UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover Extension

Can't take notes from your podcast when you pause it because of the massive pause button in the middle of the screen? This extension solves that problem by removing it for you automatically.

This only works for the University of Manchester Podcast Video system under this link: https://video.manchester.ac.uk/*

Changelog
1.0.4 - removed some debug information that was previously displayed in the stable public release
1.0.3 - added blackboard title bar removal support for embedded podcast videos reduced unnecessary polls for an element after the play button is removed
1.0.2 - updated code to remove the new dimmed play button
1.0.1 - removed unnecessary lines of code
1.0.0 - initial release

Open Source; available on GitHub linked below
https://github.com/amirmaula/uom_podcast
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover", "description": "Removes the play button on the podcast player when it's paused so you're able to take screenshots for notes with zero distractions.", "version": "1.0.4", "icons": { "128": "./artwork/128.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://video.manchester.ac.uk/*", "https://online.manchester.ac.uk/webapps/blackboard/content/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_idle" }]}
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How to download and manually install UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover 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 UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover 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 UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover extension file

Select and download the UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover 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 UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover 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 UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover 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 UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover 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 UoM Podcast: Play Button Remover extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Megan Loney (ID: 0000005ff32659c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2020 Beautifully made, I can now write my lecture notes down without any obstacles in the way. 11/10, thank you very much:)

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Meha Patel (ID: 00000037d500a0ca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2020 Very useful, can finally take a screenshot without the play button, thank you!!!

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Max Evans (ID: 0000001f33b55ba6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2020 Great initiative to solve a really annoying issue!

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Janet Sowole (ID: 0000006450ea9dda) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2020 Super useful! Used to find that big pause button so annoying especially when I wanted to take screenshots grrr thanks!! :)