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10 Browser Tricks That Will Save You More Time Than You Think

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Most people know how to open a new tab, bookmark a page, and search Google.

And that’s about where their browser knowledge ends.

But modern browsers have features that can eliminate repetitive tasks, reduce distractions, and make everyday browsing considerably faster.

Here are 10 browser tricks worth learning. Each takes seconds to understand, but you’ll probably use them for years.

1. Ctrl + L: Stop Reaching for the Mouse

This is probably one of the most underrated shortcuts.

Press Ctrl + L to instantly select the browser's address bar.

You can immediately type a URL, search Google, or enter a query without touching your mouse.

On macOS, use Cmd + L.

Once you get used to it, you’ll find yourself using it dozens of times a day.

2. Ctrl + Shift + T: Bring Back a Closed Tab

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Ritansh Bagal
Ritansh Bagal

Written by Ritansh Bagal

Software Developer | Writing about Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, distributed systems, and practical backend engineering.