Quick Start Guide

First Look

When you open a new tab with NEXUS, you'll see:

• Current Time & Date - Clean, elegant display with smart date insights
• Daily Quote - Inspirational quote that changes daily
• Quick Access - Your most visited sites and bookmarks
• Settings Icon - Gear icon in the top-right for customization

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

NEXUS is designed for keyboard efficiency. Master these shortcuts first:

Customizing Your Experience

Make NEXUS yours with these customization options:

Choose Your Theme

1. Open Settings

   Press S or click the gear icon in the top-right

2. Go to Appearance

   Click the "Appearance" tab in the settings panel

3. Select Theme

   Choose from 9 beautiful color themes including Ocean Blue, Forest Green, and Sunset Orange

4. Pick Typography

   Select from 5 premium font combinations for the perfect aesthetic

Configure Features

Enable or disable features based on your workflow:

• Smart Date Features - Choose which date insights to display
• Focus Timer - Enable Pomodoro productivity timer
• Todo List - Built-in task management
• Daily Quotes - Motivational quotes system
• AI Tab Prediction - Machine learning for smarter bookmarks

Core Features Overview

Smart Date Features

NEXUS provides 12 intelligent date insights:

• Week number and progress
• Year and quarter progress
• Days until weekend
• Season information and moon phases
• Working days remaining in month
• And 7 more contextual insights

Focus Timer

Built-in Pomodoro timer for productivity:

• 25-minute focused work sessions
• Visual progress indicator
• Click-based timer controls
• Automatic break reminders

Todo List

Integrated task management:

• Quick access with T shortcut
• Persistent storage across sessions
• Clean, distraction-free interface
• Task counter for progress tracking

Daily Quotes

Intelligent motivation system:

• 200+ curated inspirational quotes
• Context-aware selection (work vs personal time)
• Daily rotation with Q refresh
• Categories: productivity, innovation, success

Productivity Workflow

Here's how to integrate NEXUS into your daily routine:

Morning Routine

1. Check Today's Insights

   Review smart date features for time awareness

2. Read Daily Quote

   Get motivated with today's inspirational message

3. Plan Your Day

   Press T to add tasks to your todo list

4. Start Focus Session

   Press Space to begin a 25-minute Pomodoro session

Throughout the Day

• Quick Access - Use K for instant navigation
• Task Management - Press T to check off completed tasks
• Focus Sessions - Use timer for deep work periods
• Inspiration - Press Q when you need motivation

Tips for Maximum Productivity

Common Questions

How do I access my bookmarks?

Press K to open the quick panel, which shows your most relevant bookmarks powered by AI prediction.

Can I disable features I don't use?

Yes! Press S to open settings, go to the Features tab, and toggle any feature on or off.

How do I change the time format?

In Settings → General, you can switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.

Where are my tasks stored?

All data is stored locally on your device for privacy. Tasks persist across browser sessions but stay on your computer.

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics, explore these advanced guides:

• Complete Keyboard Shortcuts Reference
• Smart Date Features Deep Dive
• AI Tab Prediction System
• Advanced Theme Customization