10 Hidden Chrome Features You Probably Didn't Know About

Wed, Feb 7, 2024 12:06 AM

Discover "Hidden Chrome Features" that enhance your browsing. From sleek shortcuts to unseen settings, they await your curiosity.

Pin Tabs to Save Space

Are you a tab hoarder? Chrome’s Pin feature compresses tabs to icon-size, freeing up precious tab bar real estate. Right-click a tab and select “Pin” to shrink it down.

Task Manager for Your Browser

Did you know Chrome has its own Task Manager? Press Shift + Esc and you’ll see which tabs or extensions are hogging resources. It’s perfect for troubleshooting slowdowns.

Drag to Duplicate Tabs

Need the same page in another tab quickly? Click the tab, drag it down a bit, and then back up. Voilà — a duplicate!

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Search Directly in Sites Using the Omnibox

Search within a website from Chrome's address bar. Just type the site's name, press Tab, and input your query. It's quick and intuitive.

Reopen Closed Tabs

Closed a tab by accident? No problem. Hit Ctrl + Shift + T and the last closed tab will reappear. It’s that simple.

Use Chrome as a Multimedia Player

Drag audio or video files directly into Chrome. It can play many types without fuss. It’s an instant media player!

Access Chrome Experiments

Type "chrome://flags" in the address bar to discover experimental features you can enable. But tread lightly - they can be unstable!

Keyboard Shortcuts Galore

Learn key combinations to boost your navigation. For instance, Ctrl + Shift + N opens an incognito window, and there are plenty more.

Create a Quick Desktop Shortcut to Any Site

Navigate to a webpage, click the three dots in the upper right, go to More Tools, and select “Create Shortcut.” Now you have one-click access!

Use the Built-In Password Manager

Securely store and autofill your passwords within Chrome. Head to settings and search "passwords" to start managing them with ease.

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