Are you tired of Google Chrome opening a new tab for every link you click on? It can be frustrating to have multiple tabs open and cluttering up your browser. But don’t worry, there are a few simple steps you can take to stop this from happening.
Step 1: Update Chrome
Before we get started, it’s important to ensure that you have the latest version of Google Chrome installed. To update Chrome, simply click on the three dots in the top-right corner of your browser window, then click “Settings”. From there, click “About Chrome” on the left-hand side of the page. If there is an update available, it will automatically begin downloading.
Step 2: Adjust Your Chrome Settings
Now that you have the latest version of Chrome installed, let’s adjust some settings. Open Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right corner of your browser window. Click “Settings” and then scroll down to “On startup”. Here, you will see three options: “Open the New Tab page”, “Continue where you left off”, and “Open a specific page or set of pages”.
If “Open a specific page or set of pages” is selected, click on the “Add a new page” button and type in the URL of the page you want Chrome to open when you launch it. If you want to open multiple pages, click on the “Add” button and type in each URL.
If “Continue where you left off” is selected, Chrome will remember the tabs you had open when you last closed the browser and reopen them the next time you launch Chrome.
If “Open the New Tab page” is selected, Chrome will open a new tab each time you launch the browser. To change this, click on “Open the New Tab page” and select “Continue where you left off”.
Step 3: Use an Extension
If you want even more control over how Chrome opens links, you can use an extension. One popular extension is “Tab Wrangler”, which automatically closes tabs that you haven’t used in a certain amount of time. Another extension is “OneTab”, which consolidates all of your open tabs into a single tab. You can also use an extension like “Linkclump” to open multiple links at once in new tabs.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can take control of how Google Chrome opens links and avoid having multiple tabs cluttering up your browser. Remember to keep your Chrome browser updated and adjust your settings to your liking. And if you want even more control, try using an extension. Happy browsing!
