A new tab extension for chrome that allows you to view the latest news

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
April 4, 2022
Size
695KiB
Developer
garlickbread.com
Category
Users
188
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
TopSites
Storage
Alarms
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The News Tab Extension

Want to view the news while browsing the web, or love the Microsoft News Tab but hate the adverts or weird articles it recommends? Then The News Tab extension is for you! A simple new tab that provides you with the news you want to see!

The News Tab extension was inspired by the new tab page for Microsoft Edge and their extension, Microsoft News Page. However this extension allows you to choose what RSS feeds are shown and doesn't display adverts!

Current Features:
- Changeable search
- Add/Remove RSS feeds
- Configurable article amount
- Enable/Disable RSS feeds
- Configurable fetch news timer
- Dark Mode

Upcoming Features:
- Weather app
- Clock app
- Breaking news
- Other tiles
- Images in header (Where search bar is)

This projects is in constant development and updates will keep coming. If there is a feature you would like to see don't hesitate to get in contact.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "2.0.0", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "The News Tab", "description": "A new tab extension for chrome that allows you to view the latest news", "background": { "service_worker": "background.bundle.js" }, "permissions": ["topSites", "storage", "alarms"], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "host_permissions": [""] } "
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How to download and manually install The News Tab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download The News Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install The News Tab 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 The News Tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jon Hawke (ID: 000000b995281aee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2022 Great extension!

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Hannah “Pribbz” Pribik (ID: 00000000efde3a1f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/19/2021 Really like this News Tab extension. I can finally pick my own news websites and no longer have to look at unrelated ads! Can't wait to see what other improvements are made. Great Job!

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John Myers (ID: 000000da39fae727) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/12/2021 Good, simple, effective new tab screen. Much better than the default and at least my page isn't polluted by ads like with Microsofts offering :D I'd like to be able to change the background colour though ;)