Introducing New Tab Widgets: A Fully Customizable Productivity Dashboard for Your Browser
Are you looking to elevate your browsing experience with a personalized and dynamic new tab page? After nearly four years of dedicated development, I’m excited to unveil New Tab Widgets, a versatile Chrome extension designed to transform your start page into a powerful productivity hub.
What is New Tab Widgets?
Initially conceived to control Philips Hue lighting directly from a new tab, this project has grown into a feature-rich, extension-based dashboard tailored to meet diverse needs. It allows users to embed custom widgets, display real-time data, and organize crucial links—all within an intuitive interface.
Key Features and Capabilities
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Customizable Iframe Integration
Embed any webpage or element using CSS selectors—great for monitoring GitHub issues, displaying live stock tickers from Yahoo Finance, or other web-based tools. -
Essential Productivity Tools
Access weather updates, world clocks, bookmark groups, sticky notes, and more—nothing cluttered, just streamlined access to what you need. -
Smart Philips Hue Control
Manage your smart lighting with scene and group widgets, toggle lights on or off, change colors, or switch scenes effortlessly through context menus. -
Quick Launch for Steam Games
Launch your favorite Steam titles directly from your new tab, saving you time and clicks. -
Advanced Search Functionality
Utilize multiple search engines supported through a unified widget, with local history tracking for quick reference. -
Calendar Integration
Sync your Google Calendar to stay on top of upcoming appointments and deadlines. -
Highly Customizable
Configure widgets via JSON, apply custom CSS for personalization, and tailor your dashboard to your workflow. -
Optional Welcome Screen
A friendly introductory screen appears on load, providing tips or updates if desired.
Availability
The extension is compatible with Chromium-based browsers and is currently available on the Chrome Web Store:
And for more information and updates, visit the official website:
https://newtabwidgets.com
Your Feedback Matters
As a developer, I originally built this tool for personal use, but I believe it can serve others looking to enhance their browsing environment. I would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or feature
