2024-07-17 17:41:23
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Drag and drop words to search
One of the most convenient features of the Chrome address bar is the drag-and-drop feature for searching words. Instead of copying and pasting a word, you can simply highlight it and drag it into the address bar. This is especially useful when your hands are busy, such as holding a mouse with one hand and petting a pet with the other. Highlight the word, release the mouse button, then click and hold the highlighted word to drag it.
Chat with Gemini directly from the Chrome address bar
While some of the features have been around for a while, this one is new. Gemini has its own web page, but now Google lets you chat with it right in the Chrome address bar. Type “@gemini” before a request, and the browser will open Gemini’s page, replying to your message. This feature is being rolled out gradually, so you may not see it yet. But once it does, it will make it even easier to communicate with the AI chatbot.
Notepad right in your browser
This trick is especially useful for note-taking. Open a blank page in your browser by pasting into the address bar: data:text/html,. You can even bookmark this page for quick access. Remember that everything you write will not be saved after you close the page.
Convert measurements, temperatures and other quantities
Imagine you’re making a dessert and need to convert measurements. Instead of searching Google, you can simply type the conversion directly into Chrome’s address bar. For example, “40 ounces = cups” (without the quotes). Chrome will immediately display the result below the address bar. This trick also works for temperature, distance, and other measurements.
Search bookmarks and sites directly from the address bar
Search by bookmarks
Type “@bookmarks”, press space and type the name of the bookmark you want. This is useful if you have a lot of bookmarks and need to quickly find something specific.
Search sites
To find something on a site, you don’t have to use its built-in search. Enter “site:[имя_сайта] query” in a new Chrome tab, and Google will return results only from the specified site.
Easy Search in Gmail and Google Drive
Set up Gmail and Google Drive as search engines in the address bar. This will make it easier to find files in Google Drive and emails in Gmail.
- Right-click on the address bar and select “Manage search engines and sites”.
- Go to the “Site Search” section and click “Add”.
- For Google Drive use URL:
and the shortcut “@drive”. - For Gmail use URL:
https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/#apps/%s.
Now enter “@drive” or “@gmail” in the address bar and add a query to search for files or emails.
Search your browser history and tabs
Chrome’s address bar can search not only the web, but also your browsing history. Type “@history” before your query to find previously visited sites. If you have many tabs open, type “@tabs” followed by your query to find the desired tab among your open ones.
Quickly create a new letter
For those who write letters often, there is a convenient function: start a new letter directly from the address bar. Enter “mailto:”, and the browser will automatically open a new message in your mail client.
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2024-07-17 17:41:23