Is there any doubt that Google Chrome is one of the best web browsers at your disposal? We think not.
Google Chrome accounts for 66.41% of the global web browser market share. The number speaks for itself. Even Mac users are inclined towards using Chrome because of its extensive extension support. Would you believe it if we told you there’s an extension in the Chrome Web Store for everything? For instance, if you need to block ads, there’s an extension. There’s an extension if you need to check the grammar and spelling of your write-ups. There are extensions for changing the browser theme, improving the YouTube experience, and more.
Despite all the wonderful things, Chrome tends to run a little slow on a Mac computer. This is because it is known to hog a lot of system resources, especially memory and CPU. So, before delving into the helpful Chrome tips for Mac users, look at how to make Chrome run faster on Mac:
- Clear website data, cookies, and cache regularly
- Check whether you have installed too many extensions. If so, it is time for spring cleaning the extensions.
- Reinstall Chrome and always download the updates.
Now, let’s look at the helpful Chrome tips and tricks on your Mac computer that you were so eagerly waiting for.
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Make it your default web browser
Do you love using Google Chrome? You can make it your default web browser instead of Safari. You can do this by clicking the Apple logo > System Preferences > General > Default web browser > choose Chrome.
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Create groups to stay organized
Organize the tabs in Chrome by using its Group feature. You can keep several tabs in groups to declutter your Chrome bar. Also, this will help you to keep the tabs bundled according to specific topics or categories.
You can create a new Chrome Group by right-clicking at the top of the web > choosing Add tab to a new group. Alternatively, you can click Tab from the Menu bar and select Group Tab. Then, name the group and select a color. You can also set other options as required. Press the Enter key to confirm the new group.
If you want to add a tab to an existing Group, right-click on the tab > click add a tab to group > click the created group name.
Then, you can modify the Group by clicking on the name and choosing to hide or expand the tabs inside it.
Please note that you can delete the group once you are done with it or remove the tabs you don’t need anymore.
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Reopen tabs you closed accidentally
Have you closed a tab accidentally? There’s no need to worry because Chrome lets you open the recently closed tabs without much fuss.
You can go to History in the menu bar and find a list of all the tabs you have opened. Click on the website link, and the web page will open. Alternatively, there’s a shortcut to reopen recently closed tabs. You can press Command + Shift + T on your keyboard.
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Perform simple math calculations or conversions from the address bar
Did you know the Chrome Omnibar doubles as a calculator? Yes, you can use it to perform basic math calculations. You can even perform unit or currency conversions.
You might find this similar to Spotlight Search. As soon as you type the numbers or the units in the Omnibar, you will see the results displayed below without having to press Enter.
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Quickly create website shortcuts
If there are websites you regularly visit, you can create website shortcuts in the Launchpad. Go to the website of your choice and then click the three vertical dots. Select More Tools > click Create Shortcut > choose Create.
A shortcut will be created for the particular website in the Launchpad of your Mac computer.
It is also possible to delete the shortcut by opening Spotlight (press Command + Spacebar) and searching for the Chrome applications. Then, click the folder and remove the app icon.
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Browse in incognito mode
Do you love your privacy? Privacy-hungry users can browse the web in incognito mode using Google Chrome. You can directly open this private browsing mode by pressing Command + Shift + N.
The history, site data, or cookies won’t be saved when you browse in this mode.
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Show/hide bookmarks
If you need to bookmark many websites for your research, it would be best to have the bookmarks bar on the top. This will allow you to quickly access the necessary websites without clicking here and there. However, you can also hide the bookmarks bar if someone else uses your system and you don’t want them to frequently see the websites you visit. Go to Bookmarks > Choose Show/Hide Bookmarks Bar.
So, follow these Chrome tips and tricks to unlock the browser’s full potential on your Mac computer. If you have something more to add, leave a comment.
