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Chrome and browser tips

Every live browser tip in the archive. Chrome settings are for the desktop browser. Shortcuts that also work in Edge, Firefox, or Safari say so on the tip.

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Chrome / Browser cheat sheet

  1. Privacy & SecurityRun Chrome's password checkupGoogle Password Manager has a Checkup page for breached, reused, and weak passwords.Easy · 3 min
  2. Privacy & SecurityStop websites from asking to send notificationsSet the Chrome default to Don't allow, then revoke the sites you already accepted.Easy · 2 min
  3. Chrome / BrowserTranslate a page from the address bar or the right-click menuUse the translate icon, or right-click the page and choose Translate.Easy · 1 min
  4. Chrome / BrowserMake a QR code for the page you are onChrome menu > Cast, save, and share > Create QR code. The other person scans it.Easy · 1 min
  5. Chrome / BrowserLet Chrome sleep the tabs you are not looking atSettings > Performance > Memory Saver. Inactive tabs reload when you return.Easy · 2 min
  6. Chrome / BrowserSee which Chrome tab is using the memoryShift + Esc opens Chrome's own task manager. End the process that is the problem.Easy · 1 min
  7. Chrome / BrowserSearch your open Chrome tabs instead of reading the tab stripCtrl + Shift + A on Windows. Command + Shift + A on a Mac.Easy · 1 min

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