Stefan BohacekAug 25, 2025

Oh wow, Google is really sneaky with their AI Mode button on the new tab page in Chrome. Here's a very unintuitive way to disable it.

1. Open chrome://flags/ in your browser.
2. Look for "ntp-compose-entrypoint".
3. Switch to "disabled".
4. Restart your browser.

#chrome #GoogleChrome #AI #AIMode

Show threadStefan Bohacek
Alternatively, you can use a plugin like Speed Dial 2. https://www.speeddial2.com
New tab page extension for Google Chrome - Speed Dial 2

Google Chrome extension to make your new tab page a true home for your work and free time.

Speed Dial 2
Aug 25, 2025 at 2:35pmWeb
Show threadAlan is @cogdog 🇨🇦Aug 25, 2025
@stefan I prefer seeing random public domain images in my new tab windows https://cogdogblog.com/2025/01/free-to-use/
Free to Use (and here it is to use) Browser Extension for Opening Up Public Domain Rabbit Holes of Curiosity

A three line title! There you go. I’ve written a few times about a favorite web diversion/excursion, triggered by a 6+ year old browser tool that does something magical. Think of how many tim…

CogDogBlog
Show threadScott 🏴😷Aug 25, 2025
@stefan or self-host a searx meta search engine.