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I turned the Chrome new tab into a calm productivity dashboard

The problem

A new tab is one of the most frequently opened screens in a browser, yet it often does nothing for the work already in progress. I wanted a lightweight place to capture the next task, start a focus session, and return to common links without moving between several apps.

What I built

MyDash replaces Chrome's new-tab page with a personal workspace. The free core includes:

  • A daily task list
  • Notes and movable sticky notes
  • A Pomodoro timer with breaks
  • Quick links and web search
  • Weather, headlines, and daily backgrounds

The aim is not to turn the tab into a full project-management system. It is to keep the small actions that interrupt a work session in one familiar place.

Why the new-tab page

The page is already in the flow of a browser workflow. That makes it useful for light planning: capture a thought, check the next task, or start a timer before reaching for another tool.

Free core, optional Pro tools

The core planning tools are free. Optional Pro features include reminders, focus and site-blocking tools, calendar connections, ambient audio, and deeper customization.

Looking for feedback

I’m especially interested in how people balance useful widgets with a calm interface. Which tools belong on a new tab, and which quickly become distracting?

Try MyDash on the Chrome Web Store. The English demo is on YouTube.

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