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I’ve been trying to make a browser extension that changes the new tab page to something more useful — like a to-do list with weather and notes. I got the basic layout working with HTML/CSS, but I’m struggling to make it load the saved data every time the tab opens. Kinda stuck on the whole syncing and storage part.
I went through that when I built a custom dashboard for myself. Local storage works well for most stuff, but syncing across devices needs a bit more setup. Make sure you’re using the right API for what you need — chrome.storage.sync helped me a lot. I found some solid examples over at https://5ly.co/browser-extension-development/ — especially how to keep things clean and avoid breaking stuff with each reload. You’ll get there with some trial and error.
Honestly, custom new tab pages are super underrated. Most people just leave the default, but tweaking it even a little makes the browser feel way more personal. Kind of like setting up your own digital workspace.