Google Chrome is a widely popular web browser; even Mac users have a soft corner for it. If you want to taste Chromeโs blazing-fast browsing speed and comprehensive suite of extensions, here are some tips and tricks to elevate your experience.
Replace Safari to Make Chrome the Default Browser (If You Want)
It is not mandatory; you do not have to make Chrome your default browser if you want to use it. However, if you love Chrome and want it to be the default web browser instead of Safari, you can go to System Preferences and make the switch.
Stop Notifications From Hampering Your Workflow
Notifications are one annoying aspect of using Google Chrome. Chrome will send you pop-up notifications on your desktop, including messages, email alerts, and so on. Although this is useful, it can quickly get annoying if the browser sends incessant notifications throughout the day.
For a moment of peace and quiet, you must learn how to turn off Google Chrome notifications MacBook. Open Chrome on your Mac > click the three vertical dots > select Settings > click Privacy and Security > select Site Settings > click Notifications in the Permissions menu > select one of the three options – not allowed to do it, sites are allowed to send reminders, and they can use quieter messaging.
If there are sites you want to get notifications from, Chrome has got you covered. In the same Notifications menu, you can add exceptions. These will be sites that can send you notifications and alerts.
Master Keyboard Shortcuts
Browse faster using keyboard shortcuts. Some of the helpful Google Chrome shortcuts are mentioned below:
- Command + Option + Left or Right Arrow – Switch among tabs.
- Command + 1 to 9 – Use this to go to different tabs, with 1 being the first tab.
- Control + Shift + Tab – Go to the left tab
- Control + Tab – Go to the right tab
- Spacebar – Scroll quickly.
- Command + L – Go to the URL address bar.
- Command + Up or Down Arrow – Go to the top or bottom of the web page.
- Command + Shift + N – Open incognito window.
- Command + Shift + T – Open the recently closed or mistakenly closed tab.
- Command + Shift + J – See downloads.
The list isnโt exhaustive. Thereโs a whole world of Chrome shortcuts waiting to be explored. You can find the shortcuts on the Google support page.
Create a Qr Code For a Web Page
If you are signed into the same Google account on your Mac device and iPhone or iPad, you will see the tabs on both. But if you want to look professional or read something on a website on a friendโs device, you can create a QR code for the specific web page. You donโt need a QR generator for this because Chrome takes care of it.
In an empty area of the website, right-click. Then, select Create QR code for this page. Open the camera application on your smartphone and scan the code.
Create Different Browsing Profiles
Are you using Chrome for different tasks? Are there other people using your Chrome? Whatever the reason, it would be best to create different browsing profiles so that things can be kept organized. All these different profiles will have separate histories, bookmarks, settings, and saved passwords.
You can create separate browsing profiles by clicking your profile picture > clicking Add > finishing the process by giving the profile a name and a profile picture.
Whenever you want to use a different profile, click People at the top Menu Bar and switch between the profiles.
Use Extensions
Chromeโs USP is its comprehensive suite of extensions. This is a massive part of the Chrome browsing experience and allows you to add more features to it. You can go to the Chrome web store to add new extensions.
You can manage or remove extension settings by clicking the extension icon and clicking Manage Extensions. You can also click the three-dot icon next to an extension to get more options.
Change the Download Location
Do you not want the downloads to be seen in the Downloads folder but in a different location? You can easily change the download location in Google Chrome by navigating to Chrome Settings > clicking Advanced > clicking Change Next to Location > selecting the desired folder > clicking Select.
Set Chrome to Open to Anything You Desire at Startup
Are you tired of looking at a clean home screen whenever you open Google Chrome? You can change this setting to open any website you desire.
Click Chrome > select Preferences > select Startup > click Continue where you left off or Open a specific page. You can also open a set of pages. With this, you can get Chrome ready for your workflow.
The Bottom Line
These are helpful Chrome tips and tricks for Mac users. But of course, these arenโt the only ones. You can group and pin tabs in this browser just like in Safari, show or hide the bookmarks bar, autofill addresses and passwords, and so much more.
