Websites - How to

In November 2022, website access to Google Sites was blocked from your Tax-Aide Chromebook. You can still access and bookmark our Maine Tax-Aide website via an Incognito window from your Chromebook.

Accessing Blocked Google Sites - Incognito Mode

1. On your computer, open Chrome.

2. At the top right, click on More>>New Incognito Window.

3. A new window appears. In the top corner, check for the Incognito icon.

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to open an Incognito window in the Chrome browser:

• Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS: Press Ctrl + Shift + n.

• Mac: Press ⌘ + Shift + n.

You can switch between Incognito windows and regular Chrome windows. You'll only browse in private when you're using an Incognito window. Third-party cookies are blocked in Incognito by default.

Ref: Browse in Incognito Mode

Bookmarking Websites

Since Tabs are easily overwritten; how to create Bookmarks for sites you need.

How to add a bookmark to your browser's Bookmarks Bar on your Chromebook

1. On your Chromebook, open the Chrome browser

2. Go to the site you want to visit again in the future, such as the Maine Tax-Aide website (link: https://sites.google.com/view/mainetaxaide/home)

3. To the right of the address bar, select the Bookmark icon (Star), OR

Drag the padlock in the URL bar to the bookmark bar.

Ref: Create, find and edit bookmarks in Chrome for more information on managing your Chromebook Bookmarks.