Introducing the New Tab Productivity Dashboard: A Highly Customizable Extension for Your Browsing Experience
Are you looking for a smarter, more personalized way to start your day online? After nearly four years of dedicated development, I am thrilled to unveil a comprehensive productivity dashboard designed to enhance your new tab page. Built as a Chrome extension, this tool allows users to embed a variety of widgets, customize their layout, and streamline daily tasks—all seamlessly integrated into your browser on startup.
What Does It Offer?
Flexible Iframe Embedding
– Easily display external content by targeting specific page elements with CSS selectors.
– Use cases include tracking GitHub issues or monitoring stock prices via Yahoo Finance, all within your new tab.
Essential Productivity Tools
– Weather forecasts, clock displays, and quick access to bookmarks and groups.
– Sticky notes for jotting down immediate ideas or reminders.
Smart Home Integration
– Control your Philips Hue lighting directly from your new tab.
– Features include scene and group management, on/off toggles, color adjustments, and scene switching through intuitive right-click options.
Entertainment Integration
– Launch Steam games or apps instantly without navigating away from your dashboard.
Advanced Search Capabilities
– Multi-engine search support with quick access to your recent history, stored locally for privacy.
Calendar & JSON-Configurable Widgets
– Seamless Google Calendar integration for upcoming events.
– Create and customize widgets using JSON configurations for personalized layouts.
Customization & User Experience
– Apply custom CSS for a unique look and feel.
– Optional welcome screen for a friendly onboarding experience.
Availability
This powerful extension, named New Tab Widgets, is available exclusively for Chromium-based browsers via the Chrome Web Store. You can explore it here:
Download from Chrome Web Store
Learn more at the official website:
https://newtabwidgets.com
Your Feedback Matters
As a developer passionate about productivity and customization, I initially created this extension for personal use. Now, I am eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a web developer, or someone seeking to optimize your browsing workflow, your input can help shape future updates.
Feel free to share your insights or ask questions—let’s make this tool even better together!
