How to customize the homepage and new tab page in the Brave browser to boost productivity?

The new tab page in the browser is a highly customizable dashboard that can serve as both an aesthetic element and a powerful tool for boosting daily productivity. By default, opening a new tab displays useful statistical information about blocked trackers, saved traffic, and page load times.

To customize the appearance and content of this page to suit your needs, click the settings button in the bottom right corner of the new tab screen. In the menu that appears, you can manage the display of widgets, background images, sponsored images, and the Brave News feed.

You can completely disable the news block if you prefer a minimalist design or use the browser exclusively for work tasks. You can also enable quick access to frequently visited sites as convenient thumbnail tiles, which can be added, removed, and rearranged manually.

For those who value maximum privacy, there is an option to make the new tab page completely blank or configure it to display only a minimalist clock and a search bar. All changes are saved instantly and synced across your devices if a shared sync account is enabled.