How to customize the new tab page on Google Chrome

Google Chrome’s new tab page is a bit cluttered. Not so long ago, it featured only the search bar and a few rows of icons, but now you can see cards suggesting recipes, alongside advertisements for Google products. And this is all happening below a search box you don’t actually need since you’re likely using the address bar for that anyway.

The good news is that Chrome gives you some flexibility to customize the new tab page, so it looks a lot cleaner within seconds. And if you find that doesn’t cut it for you, there are a few third-party extensions that can replace…