I stopped wasting hours in Chrome by optimizing my workflow with these shortcuts
Android Police 2026-07-12 11:00:10
Context: The author, Rahul Naskar, an experienced technology writer with a focus on Android, optimized his Google Chrome workflow by adopting four not-so-well-known tricks, which significantly improved his browsing experience. He achieved this by utilizing specific keyboard shortcuts and customizing Chrome's settings over the course of a week. As a result, he was able to streamline his workflow, saving time and increasing efficiency.
Key Facts
- The author uses the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + A to open the Tab search capability in Chrome, allowing him to quickly search for recently closed and currently open tabs.
- By typing "@" followed by "h" and pressing the Tab key, users can search their browsing history using the URL bar, which the author uses to open previously bookmarked web pages by typing "@," "b," and then pressing the Tab key.
- The custom Site search feature in Google Chrome enables users to perform targeted searches within specific websites using the URL bar, such as typing "yt" and pressing the Space key to search for keywords on YouTube.
- The author uses the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + L to select the address bar, and Ctrl + T to open a new tab page instantly, reducing reliance on his laptop's touchpad.
- The author customized Chrome's settings by not installing unnecessary extensions and changing default settings to ensure optimal performance on his laptop.