Automatically Open Specific Tabs

Configure Chrome to automatically launch your most-used sites—such as Attendance, Gradebook, or Daily Slides—the moment you open a new window.

1. Click Chrome in the top menu bar (next to the Apple icon) and select Settings.

2. Choose On Startup from the left-hand menu.

3. Select Your Preference:

• Open a specific page or set of pages: Click Add a new page to enter a URL, or select Use current pages to instantly save all of your currently open tabs as your daily startup set.

Note: You can remove unwanted tabs from this list by clicking the three dots next to the URL.

• Continue where you left off: Select this option if you prefer Chrome to reopen every tab exactly as you had them when the browser was last closed.

Chrome’s Split View allows you to pin a secondary tab to the side of your current browser window. This maximizes screen real estate and eliminates the need to manually resize or "snap" windows.

Configuration & Use:

• Enable the Shortcut: In Chrome, right-click (two-finger click) on the Home button in your menu bar and select Customize Toolbar. Under the Navigation section, toggle on Open in Split View.

• Activate the View: Within your active tab, click the Split View icon (located to the left of the URL/Address bar).

• Selection: Select the second open tab you wish to display in the side-by-side configuration.

• Manage Views: Click the Split View icon again to separate the tabs, reverse their positions, or close the secondary view.

You can convert frequently visited websites into standalone applications that live in your MacBook Dock. This is an efficient way to access Gmail, Google Calendar, or PowerSchool without navigating through Chrome tabs.

1. Open the desired webpage in the Google Chrome browser

2. Click the 3 dots in the top right corner of the Chrome window

3. Hover over "Cast, Save, and Share," then select "Install Page as App"

4. Once the new app icon appears in your dock, right-click the icon, select "Options", and click "Keep in Dock"

Chrome’s tab groups allow you to bundle related tabs together, providing a clear and organized structure for your browsing session. Groups can be named and color-coded for instant identification.

1. Right-click (two-finger click) any open tab and select Add tab to new group.  You will be prompted to assign a name and a color.

2. Add additional tabs:

   • Right-click another tab and select the existing group’s name from the Add tab to group menu.

   • Drag and drop any tab directly into an existing group on your tab bar.

3. Manage your view

   • Collapse/Expand: Click the Group Name once to hide or reveal all tabs within that group. This keeps your active tab bar clean without closing your work.

   • Hide Group: To remove a group from your active tab bar without deleting it, right-click the group name and select Hide Group.

   • Recall a Group: Your hidden groups are automatically saved to the Bookmarks Bar (on the far left). Simply click the group name there to bring the entire set of tabs back to your main view.

Assign unique names to your open windows to easily identify them when switching between different tasks or classes.

1. 1. Right-click (two-finger click) on the empty gray space at the top of the Chrome window, next to your open tabs.

   2. Select Name Window... from the menu, type a descriptive name (e.g., "1st Period" or "Daily Resources"), and click OK.

   3. To see your named windows, right-click (two-finger click) on the Chrome icon in your Dock.

Tailor your browser interface by pinning your most-used tools—such as Reading Mode, History, or Tab Search—directly to your top menu bar for instant access.

1. 1. Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of Chrome, hover over More Tools, and select Customize Chrome.

   2. A side panel will open. Under the Toolbar section (you may need to scroll down slightly), toggle on the features that assist your workflow:

      • • Reading Mode: Strips away ads and clutter for a distraction-free view of articles.

        • Tab Search: Allows you to type the name of an open tab to find it instantly.

        • History: Provides a one-click shortcut to recently closed pages.

   3. Once enabled, these icons appear next to your profile picture. You can drag and drop them to change their order, ensuring your highest-priority tools are easiest to reach.

Display only the site's recognizable icon to fit significantly more resources into your immediate view.

1. Right-click (two-finger click) any bookmark on your bar and select Edit.

2. Delete all text in the Name field and click Save.

3. The bookmark will now show only the icon (favicon), allowing you to fit dozens of shortcuts in the same space.

Generate a QR code for any webpage instantly to share resources with students or colleagues without the need for third-party websites.

1. Right-click anywhere on a webpage or click the Share icon in the Address Bar.

2. Select Create QR Code.

3. A QR code will appear on the screen for others to scan. You can also click Download to save the image for use in a slide deck or printed handout.

Optimize your MacBook’s performance by allowing Chrome to "freeze" inactive tabs, preserving RAM for your active tasks.

1. Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of Chrome and select Settings.

2. Select Performance from the left-hand menu and toggle on Memory Saver.

3. Chrome will reclaim memory from tabs you aren't currently using; they will automatically become active again as soon as you click on them

Keep your professional work and personal browsing entirely separate by using distinct Chrome profiles.

1. Click the Profile icon (your picture or initials) located in the top-right toolbar, immediately to the left of the three-dot menu.

Note: Do not click the smaller profile icon found inside the Google search page or Gmail inbox; use the one in the top browser frame.

2. Select Add to create a new profile or choose an existing profile from the list to open a dedicated window.

3. Each profile maintains its own unique set of bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history.

   • Pro Tip: You can also right-click the Chrome icon in your Dock to quickly select and open a specific profile.

   • Organization Tip: To avoid confusion, rename your professional profile to OCS or School by clicking the Profile icon > Edit (pencil icon).