Better Tab: Speed Dial, News Feed & To-do

Replace your boring new tab with a feed of your favorite news, weather, to-do list, events and more!

What is Better Tab: Speed Dial, News Feed & To-do?

Better Tab: Speed Dial, News Feed & To-do is a Chrome extension developed by @fmschuler, and its main feature is "Replace your boring new tab with a feed of your favorite news, weather, to-do list, events and more!".

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Download Better Tab: Speed Dial, News Feed & To-do Extension CRX File

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Extension Usage Instructions

                        Better Tab was designed to make your browser more useful! Lots of customizations to make Better Tab your own!

Right on your homepage or in a new tab you will have:

- News feed:
News in dozens of languages, you can choose the highlights from your region or from your favorite news site! It is also possible to add any RSS Feed link (in XML) to stay always informed!

- To-do list:
Add your tasks to a to-do list, move tasks to set priority, delete when done, and easily access your tasks in the extension popup!

- List of events and appointments:
Add reminders, birthdays and meetings... and have this information all the time!

- Shortcuts to websites:
Choose if you want a simpler layout with just a search and a Speed Dial list with 20 of your favorite sites! Add, remove and rearrange sites however you like. You can also choose a background image to make your Better Tab even more personalized!

You will also find:
- Date and time;
- How is the weather now;
- Calendar of national holidays;
- 3 color schemes for dark mode;
- 5 different page styles

IMPORTANT:
* This extension uses the following affiliate programs: AliExpress, Amazon, Banggood and Shopee. By installing and using it, you agree to replace the links on these sites with affiliate links.
* Affiliate links do not generate any additional cost to the user.

Extension Basic Information

Name Better Tab: Speed Dial, News Feed & To-do Better Tab: Speed Dial, News Feed & To-do
ID behkgahlidmeemjefcbgieigiejiglpc
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/better-tab-speed-dial-new/behkgahlidmeemjefcbgieigiejiglpc
Description Replace your boring new tab with a feed of your favorite news, weather, to-do list, events and more!
File Size 272 KB
Installation Count 518
Current Version 1.3.0
Last Updated 2023-08-08
Publish Date 2022-03-28
Rating 4.83/5 Total 6 Ratings
Developer @fmschuler
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://bettertab.app/
Help Page URL https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fmschuler
Privacy Policy Page URL https://derschuler.com/privacy
Supported Languages id,de,en,fr,nl,vi,tr,ca,da,es,it,lv,lt,hu,pl,pt-BR,ro,sk,sl,sv,cs,el,bg,ru,uk,iw,bn,te,th,ar,ja,ko
manifest.json 
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    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "manifest_version": 3,
    "default_locale": "en",
    "name": "__MSG_appName__",
    "description": "__MSG_appDesc__",
    "short_name": "Better Tab",
    "version": "1.3.0",
    "author": "@fmschuler",
    "chrome_url_overrides": {
        "newtab": "index.html"
    },
    "icons": {
        "32": "icons\/32.png",
        "48": "icons\/48.png",
        "96": "icons\/96.png",
        "128": "icons\/128.png"
    },
    "background": {
        "service_worker": "scripts\/background.js"
    },
    "action": {
        "default_icon": "icons\/32.png",
        "default_title": "__MSG_appName__",
        "default_popup": "popup.html",
        "browser_style": true
    },
    "permissions": [
        "storage",
        "geolocation",
        "tabs",
        "webNavigation"
    ],
    "host_permissions": [
        "*:\/\/*.ipinfo.io\/*",
        "*:\/\/*.rss.app\/*",
        "*:\/\/*.googleapis.com\/*",
        "*:\/\/*.bettertab.app\/*"
    ],
    "content_security_policy": {
        "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'",
        "sandbox": "sandbox allow-scripts; script-src 'self' 'https:\/\/bettertab.app' 'https:\/\/www.googleapis.com'; object-src 'self'"
    },
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "matches": [
                "https:\/\/*\/*",
                "http:\/\/*\/*"
            ],
            "js": [
                "sidebar\/side-panel.js"
            ],
            "css": [
                "sidebar\/side-panel.css"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "web_accessible_resources": [
        {
            "resources": [
                "sidebar\/sidebar.html"
            ],
            "matches": [
                "https:\/\/*\/*",
                "http:\/\/*\/*"
            ],
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            ]
        }
    ]
}

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