Chrome

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+N - Open a new window

Ctrl+Shift+N - Open a new window in incognito mode

Ctrl+T - Open a new tab

Ctrl+O- Open a file in the browser

Ctrl+Shift+T - Reopen the last tab you've closed. Google Chrome remembers the last 10 tabs you've closed.

Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+8 - Go to the tab at the specified position in the window

Alt+Tab - Go to the next window you have open

Click and hold the Back or Forward arrow in the browser toolbar to see your browsing history for that tab

Press Ctrl and click a link to open the link in a new tab in the background

Ctrl+Shift+L - Locks your screen

Chrome Glossary

• Google Chrome ​- A free computer program that is used to connect to the Internet. Google Chrome can be installed on nearly any browser-supporting device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.)
• Chrome OS ​- An operating system designed for online-focused use that comes pre-installed on Chromebooks and Chromeboxes
• Chromebook ​- A laptop computer running Chrome OS
• Chromebox ​- A desktop configuration running Chrome OS
• Chromebase ​- An all-in-one (monitor and CPU as one unit) computer running Chrome OS
• Chromebit ​- A small HDMI “stick” (similar to a USB drive) running Chrome OS that can turn a television or computer display into a personal computer
• Chromecast ​- A digital media player similar to the Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV devices, which can stream content (Audio or Video) from a smartphone, tablet, or other device running the Chrome browser
• Chromecast Audio ​- A digital media player that can turn any speaker into a wireless receiver to stream music from your phone, Chromebook, tablet, etc.

Chrome Sync

Signing into Chrome will sync your settings, apps, extensions, history, and bookmarks on any device.

How to setup Multiple profiles in Google Chrome: Video Instructions

Classroom Applications:

• Have students create a bookmark folder to collect research.
• Teach students how to effectively search using the Omni box.
• Show younger students how they can search by voice.
• Explore Chrome Apps & Extensions that apply to your grade level or content area.

Incognito Mode

This often misunderstood Chrome feature can really come in handy if you need to be logged into multiple accounts at the same time or want to see how a website will appear to a "normal" user.

To open a new incognito window use ctrl + shift + n or click the settings -> New incognito Window.