Tabbed browsing is a beautiful thing when done right, but many Internet users get carried away and open so many tabs that they ultimately get lost in them. Use these tools to keep your tabs organized so you can enjoy multiple pages without slowing your Internet search.
The Pin Tabs Feature
The biggest danger associated with browser tabs comes from the invariable hazard of accidentally closing one you still need. Pinning your tabs to your toolbar is a handy way to minimize them for space while ensuring that they can’t get closed by accident. To pin a tab in either Chrome or Firefox, simple right-click the tab and select “Pin Tab.”The Reopen Tabs Shortcut
If you do close something you need, there’s still hope for recovery. Use Control+Shift+T with Chrome or Firefox to restore a recently closed tab. This little shortcut is a lifesaver that will save you from a tedious search through your browser history.
Group Tabs Features
If you’re browsing a few different topics at once, grouping your tabs is a great way to keep everything in its place. Firefox has a built-in feature that allows you to group various tabs. The Tab Sugar extension for Chrome offers similar functionality. This is ideal for a single research project that has various subtopics. If your tabs are well-organized but slowing your Internet down, explore InternetProviders.com to find a faster service.
TabCloud
TabCloud is an extension that’s available for Chrome, Firefox, and even your Android. If you have a lot of tabs open that you want to return to later, you can save them in TabCloud for convenient viewing at another time. This extension is especially useful if you have multiple computers. Stash your work tabs in the cloud and pull them up again at home to get a little extra time in on that big project. Save tabs in the cloud from your laptop and they’re waiting for you on your desktop as well.
Multiple Windows
Multiple windows are available with any browser. If you’re working on two very different projects that both need tabs, consider keeping two separate windows for easier organization. One window may keep your email and social media accounts handy while a second window allows you to focus on your current research project with fewer distractions.
Pocket is an app that lets you save articles, videos, and other items you want to view later. Items saved to Pocket are accessible with or without an Internet connection. You can view snippets of the saved pieces easily so it won’t take you forever to find that you’re looking for. Pocket is available for your browser or smartphone.
You may think of Pinterest primarily as a play thing, but this powerful social site also has some great organizational features. Save pages to Pinterest instead of a bookmark and you’ll have a handy picture and your own description to help you keep track of your projects in organized folders.
With these handy tools, you’ll find that tabbed browsing is easier and more efficient than ever. Smart browsing strategies will radically transform the way the Internet works for you.
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