Description from extension meta
FastTab - A customizable new tab page with widgets for enhanced productivity
Image from store
Description from store
# FastTab User Guide
## Introduction
FastTab is a powerful Chrome extension that transforms your new tab page into a personalized productivity hub. With a variety of customizable widgets, FastTab helps you stay organized, informed, and efficient while browsing.
## Features
### 1. Clock Widget
- Real-time digital clock display
- Customizable time format
- Clean, minimalist design
### 2. Weather Widget
- Current weather conditions
- Temperature display
- Weather forecasts
- Location-based weather updates
### 3. Todo List
- Create and manage tasks
- Add, edit, and delete todos
- Mark tasks as complete
- Persistent storage of your tasks
### 4. Quick Links
- Customizable shortcut links
- Easy access to frequently visited sites
- Drag-and-drop organization
- Visual icons for quick recognition
### 5. Search Widget
- Quick access to search engines
- Customizable search providers
- Clean search interface
### 6. Calendar
- Monthly calendar view
- Event tracking
- Date navigation
- Important date reminders
### 7. Timer
- Countdown timer
- Pomodoro technique support
- Custom time settings
- Visual and audio notifications
### 8. Music Player
- Control your music playback
- Display current track information
- Volume control
- Playlist management
### 9. GitHub Integration
- View repository activity
- Track issues and pull requests
- Quick access to your projects
- Activity notifications
### 10. RSS Feed Reader
- Subscribe to your favorite feeds
- Real-time updates
- Article preview
- Feed management
## Getting Started
1. **Installation**
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Search for "FastTab"
- Click "Add to Chrome"
- Confirm the installation
2. **Initial Setup**
- Open a new tab to see FastTab in action
- Click the settings icon to customize your layout
- Add your preferred widgets
- Arrange widgets by dragging and dropping
3. **Customization**
- Right-click any widget to access its settings
- Choose your preferred theme
- Adjust widget sizes and positions
- Set up your quick links
## Widget Management
### Adding Widgets
1. Click the "+" button in the top right corner
2. Select the widget you want to add
3. Configure the widget settings
4. Click "Add" to place it on your dashboard
### Removing Widgets
1. Right-click the widget you want to remove
2. Select "Remove Widget"
3. Confirm the removal
### Rearranging Widgets
1. Click and hold any widget
2. Drag it to your desired position
3. Release to drop the widget in place
## Settings and Preferences
### General Settings
- Theme selection (Light/Dark mode)
- Layout preferences
- Widget default sizes
- Background customization
### Widget-Specific Settings
Each widget has its own settings panel accessible through the widget's menu:
- Weather: Location settings, units (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
- Todo List: Task categories, completion tracking
- Quick Links: Link organization, icon selection
- Music: Player preferences, equalizer settings
- RSS: Feed management, update frequency
## Tips and Tricks
1. **Keyboard Shortcuts**
- Use Ctrl/Cmd + N to open a new tab
- Press Esc to close widget settings
- Use arrow keys to navigate between widgets
2. **Widget Combinations**
- Combine Weather and Calendar for event planning
- Use Timer with Todo List for task management
- Pair Quick Links with Search for quick access
3. **Productivity Tips**
- Use the Pomodoro Timer for focused work sessions
- Keep your Todo List visible for task tracking
- Organize Quick Links by category for better navigation
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Widgets Not Loading**
- Check your internet connection
- Refresh the page
- Try removing and re-adding the widget
2. **Settings Not Saving**
- Ensure you're signed in to Chrome
- Check if you have sufficient storage space
- Try clearing browser cache
3. **Performance Issues**
- Reduce the number of active widgets
- Clear browser cache
- Update the extension to the latest version
## Support and Feedback
- Visit our GitHub repository for bug reports
- Join our community forum for discussions
- Follow us on social media for updates
- Contact support for assistance
## Privacy and Security
- FastTab respects your privacy
- No data collection without consent
- Secure storage of your preferences
- Regular security updates
## Updates and Maintenance
- Automatic updates through Chrome Web Store
- Regular feature additions
- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes and security patches
## System Requirements
- Google Chrome version 88 or higher
- Stable internet connection
- Sufficient system resources
- Modern operating system (Windows 10, macOS 10.15+, or Linux)
## License and Terms
- Free for personal use
- Commercial license available
- Regular updates and support
- Community-driven development