Pixel phones have a look. A feel. Clean, sleek, and playful. Now, imagine that same vibe on your computer’s browser. Want to see it every time you open Chrome or Firefox? Let me show you how. It’s quick. It’s easy. You can give your browser that Pixel flair.
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For Chrome
Chrome’s already a Google thing, so the process is pretty simple. You just need a cool little extension from GitHub. It’s like giving your Chrome browser a new outfit.
- Download the MaterialYouNewTab extension from GitHub.
- Unzip it.
- Head over to “chrome://extensions/” in your browser.
- Turn on Developer Mode.
- Click “Load Unpacked” and choose that unzipped file from earlier.
- Open a new tab. Now you’re looking at the Material You theme, Pixel-style.
Boom, Chrome’s looking fancy now.
For Firefox
Firefox, on the other hand, needs an add-on. But it’s just as quick. If you like Firefox, you’ll love this theme.
- Open up Firefox.
- Visit the “Material You NewTab Theme” add-on page.
- Hit “Add to Firefox.”
- Open a new tab. That’s it. Now Firefox has a Pixel vibe.
No tech skills required. Anyone can do it.
Want to Tweak Things?
You can make it even more personal. Here’s how I customized it further:
- Open a new tab.
- Look for a little circle icon at the bottom-right.
- Click it. Now, you’ve got options:
- Manage shortcuts, like those websites you visit every day.
- Turn on AI tools (if you’re into that).
- Adjust the WeatherAPI key (if you care about what the weather looks like on your tab).
- Change theme colors. Go wild!
I love how this makes my browser feel new and fresh. Plus, it’s like having a piece of my Pixel phone on my computer. And who doesn’t like a clean look?