With more than 3.2 billion users who use Google Chrome this web browser with the highest popularity has an enormous amount of users. However the majority of users don’t know how to utilize it to its fullest potential.
Below are 10 methods that you can enhance your experience and make the most from Chrome (courtesy from Przemek Slapek in Twitter):
1. You can group your Tabs
This feature lets you organize your tabs by dividing them into categories. This is how you accomplish this:
- Just right click on it.
- Choose “Add Tab to New Group”.
- Input the group’s name. group.
You can also choose the colour of the group and include or remove other tabs, too. It is possible to arrange the tabs within the group by moving them in a row.
2. Control Videos and Music using an Shortcut
You can listen to videos and music without switching tabs. The media will continue to play regardless of switching to a different tab.
- Click Media control at the upper right.
- Here you can pause or play songs, or switch the song.
You can also opt to let the website play audio or video in a separate way by right-clicking on the tab.
3. Pin Tabs
It is possible to pin tabs that you consider important. These tabs will remain retained even after the browser is shut down. To save a tab:
- Right-click on the tab.
- Select Pin.
Tabs that are pinned will be moved to the left side with only their icons visible. The tab can be removed by following the same method.
4. Mute Tab
You can disable any tab by following the steps:
- Right-click on the tab.
- Select Mute.
This will let you muffle the entire website. The tab can be unmuted by following the same procedure.
5. Create specific tabs for Startup
You can configure your start page to ensure that each time you open Chrome on your PC the tab will pop up. For setting them:
- Click on settings.
- Under “default browser”,” choose “On the start”.
- Choose “Open any tab” or tab group”.
This allows you to carry on your work the point you left off.
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6. Task Manager
Task manager lets you manage your tabs effortlessly. It can track the amount of RAM is being used by each tab.
- Click here to “More Tools.”
- Choose “Task Manager”.
The shortcut key to open Task Manager can be “Shift + Esc”.
7. Moving Multiple Tabs
It is possible to move the set of tabs by moving them. Use the Ctrl button to choose the tabs that you wish to move them.
8. Autofill Data
Autofill assists with not just filling in forms , but also with important passwords, but also it also lets you erase your passwords from the past or add new addresses, and change your payment method.
Here’s how to activate it in the settings:
- Click on the Settings.
- Choose “Autofill” and then select the option you want to use.
9. Block Notifications
Google Chrome allows its users to disable notifications that are not needed.
- Click on the Settings.
- Click “Privacy and Settings” and then click “Site setting”.
- Select “Notifications” and then select “Don’t let sites send out notifications”.
- 1. Press Ctrl+1-8 (To switch between tabs)
- Ctrl+T (New tab)
- Ctrl+W (Close the tab you are currently in)
- Ctrl+Tab (Next tab)
- Ctrl+Shift+Tab (Previous tab)
- Ctrl+Shift+N (New Incognito Window)