Setup Instructions

Replace your browser's default new tab with this lightweight, customizable page:

1. Download the extension: new-tab-alt-ext.zip from GitHub releases
2. Extract the ZIP file to a folder on your computer
3. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
4. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top right corner)
5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
6. Right-click the extension icon → Click "Options" (or go to extension details → "Extension options")
7. The custom URL is already set to https://app.bytedeck.dev — just click "Save Settings"!
8. Open a new tab to see your custom page

Alternative: You can also use the 3rd party extension Override Chrome's New Tab from the Chrome Web Store if you prefer.

Why Use This?

• Bypass organization-enforced new tab pages
• Lightweight (~30KB) and fast performance
• Fully customizable with your own bookmarks and settings
• No data collection or privacy concerns

Features

• Add custom bookmarks with Quick Access
• Choose from beautiful gradient backgrounds
• Optional weather display (requires free API key)
• Search Google or navigate directly from the search bar
• Developer & QE tools for quick productivity
• Set up URL redirects to automatically redirect specific sites