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== Customizing the page content ==
The page content is located in `start-page.html`.
Javascript functionality is in `tab.js`.
Basically, each search box HTML element has an id. Those ids correspond to an `addSearch()` call in `tab.js`.


== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==

Latest revision as of 17:13, 15 August 2014

Create a custom Google Chrome extension[edit]

Instructions on how to create a custom Google start page.

Local setup[edit]

The extension's files are stored in a Dropbox folder so that any computer synced to the Dropbox will have its Chrome start page automatically updated.

/cloud/dropbox/chrome/chrome-extensions/

Customizing the page content[edit]

The page content is located in start-page.html.

Javascript functionality is in tab.js.

Basically, each search box HTML element has an id. Those ids correspond to an addSearch() call in tab.js.

Troubleshooting[edit]

Chrome will occasionally start prompting that the developer mode extension poses a security threat.

In order to disable these prompts:

  • Type chrome://extensions in the browser navigation bar.
  • Find the "Improved new tab page" extension.
  • Click the Load unpacked extension... button.
  • Navigate to the directory containing the "Improved new tab page" extension files (/cloud/dropbox/chrome/chrome-extensions/new-tab/).
  • Select the new-tab folder and click Ok.