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Zoom around the web with these keyboard shortcuts
I spend hours and hours (and hours) online every week looking for the latest in tech for my national radio show, podcasts and, of course, newsletter. Browsing more efficiently means I can spend more time on fun stuff like playing with Abby and answering Qs from all of you!
I rounded up eight browser keyboard shortcuts so you can spend less time clicking around for the right button. These genuine timesavers work in most popular browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
3 tricks for tabs
- Closing time: Hit Ctrl + W (Windows) or Cmd + W (macOS) to shut down the browser tab you’re currently looking at. If you close a tab by accident, use Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + T (macOS) to bring it back.
- Tab cycling: On Windows and macOS, you can use Ctrl + Tab to scroll through open tabs (yeah, all 200 of them). Hold down Shift as well to go in the opposite direction.
- Turn over a new tab: Hit Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (macOS) on your keyboard to open a new tab and jump straight to it. If you want a brand new window, you need Ctrl + N (Windows) or Cmd + N (macOS).
2 ways to stay in the flow
- Keep scrolling, scrolling, scrolling: Engrossed in something online? Tap the Spacebar to scroll down the page and keep reading without looking away. Shift + Spacebar takes you back in the other direction.
- Eyes on the prize: Follow an interesting link without losing focus while reading. Hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (macOS) when you click on a web link to open it in a new tab while you stay on your current tab. Add the Shift key to open a link in a new tab and jump straight to it.
2 ways to re-trace your steps
- Follow the breadcrumbs: You know those “back” and “forward” buttons in your browser? You can do the same with your keyboard, no clicking required — hold down Alt (Windows) or Cmd (macOS), then tap the left or right arrow button to explore your browsing history in the current tab.
- Save your page: Press Ctrl + D (Windows) or Cmd + D (macOS) to bookmark the current webpage so you can get back to it later. Your browser will throw up a dialog box you can use to sort the bookmark into a folder.
1 way to go undercover
- Keep it hush-hush: If you need a new incognito or private window, press Ctrl + Shift + N (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + N (macOS). Firefox does this differently, for some reason: Use P instead of N.
By the way: Google finally caved and deleted billions of Incognito browsing records. It also agreed to block third-party cookies by default when you’re browsing Incognito — so you can rest a little easier. I talked all about it on my podcast here!
Your carpal tunnel says, “Thank you.” Share this with your tab-happy friends! Along with this: I heard astronauts use their computer keyboards to stay refreshed in orbit … They have a spacebar.
See what the home you grew up in looks like now and other Maps tricks
I grew up in New Jersey, right next to a state park. I still remember riding my bike all day like it was yesterday. Oh, and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop inside. That was bad.
I hadn’t looked at the house in years, so seeing it on a map took me back. While at it, take yourself on a walk down memory lane, too.
Big changes coming to the iPhone 16
There’s talk of it featuring AI, along with other surprising rumors making the rounds. Want to know more? Hear all about it in this short podcast.
Update your iPhone: iOS 17.4 includes bug fixes and new features like podcast transcripts and stricter theft protection. Plus … drumroll, please … new emojis (lime, mushroom and a shaking head)! But the biggest change is only for Europeans (insert new shaking-head emoji).
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It’s the most popular podcast on the platform. When I was in Japan last month, a tour guide told me he listened to Joe Rogan every day. He then asked, “Is it true people in America don’t know if they are a boy or girl?” I did my best to explain.
A SWAT Team stormed my house
February 16 started like any typical Friday night. My husband and I decided to stay home, grill chicken and make a salad for dinner. At about 6:45 p.m., we heard some loud rumbling overhead.
We walked onto the back patio and two police helicopters were overhead — shining lights all over our property, and a recording echoed, “Police. You are under arrest. Stay right there and I won’t shoot you.”
iPhone survives a 3-mile fall
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Apple headset struggles for a purpose
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Blocking nudes isn't the answer
Instagram has a new tactic to stop unsolicited pics. Why it falls short in this brief podcast.
Does Verizon owe you money?
If so, time’s almost up to make your claim. Check out this quick podcast to find out the deadline.
Catch up on my podcast: If you have a bunch to get through, adjust the playback speed. Look for “1x” or similar in your podcast player. Tap that, and you’ll see options to speed up (or slow down) the playback. Pro tip: Only speed up your listening by .25x or .5x, and give your brain time to adapt. Have you tried my Daily Tech Update podcast? You’ll love it!
The Glassdoor meltdown
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Incognito mode doesn't do what you might think
Incognito mode in your browser serves a purpose. I show you what it doesn’t do in this short podcast.
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Things look bleak for Apple's Vision Pro
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Google chatbot goes woke
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AT&T's massive screwup
What caused last week’s network outages? I have the scoop in this short podcast.
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