How to create a SpeedDial tab in Chrome and Firefox browsers

SpeedDial or "express panel" - a special utility browser page that opens when you open a new tab. It may provide links to the most popular have the resources, a list of recently closed tabs, buttons, installed applications, and so on. For the first time this page appeared in the Opera browser, and then was applied in other browsers. There are a thousand and one addition, implementing various modifications and SpeedDial function, but If none of them does not suit you, then you may make your own design of the new tab.

To open a new tab will indicate the page you need to change your browser settings hidden. If you use Firefox or Chrome, you easier way to do this with a special extension.

google Chrome

Install special extension Replace New Tab Page with Chrome Web Store. Open its settings and specify the address of the page you want to use as a SpeedDial.

mozilla Firefox

For Firefox users, there is an extension NewTabURL. In the setting of this extension, you can specify the page that opens when you create a new tab, as well as some other options.

Now you only have to choose which is more convenient to use the page as a new SpeedDial. Some will undoubtedly enjoy services such as iGoogle or NetvibesWho would want to see her more often Pinterest or Facebook. I opted for the service SymbalooAllows you to create completely customizable comfortable space with the necessary references, news and services (see. The first screenshot). Well, if you have the ability to web design, you can create a unique page that contains the necessary for you links and widgets, and use as a SpeedDial.