--- title: "Did you know #1 - Browser Hacks" description: Did you know? image: https://cjscott.co.uk/hubfs/tech-tips-unsplash.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://cjscott.co.uk/articles/did-you-know-no1#main-content) [![cjs-logo-1](https://cjscott.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/cjs-logo-1.png?width=101&height=41&name=cjs-logo-1.png "cjs-logo-1")](https://cjscott.co.uk/) - [SEO](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/freelance-seo-cambridge) - [Digital Transformation](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/digital-transformation-consultant) - [Content Strategy](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/digital-content-strategy) - [HubSpot](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/hubspot) - [Expertise](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise) - [Website Designer](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/website-designer) - [Website Hosting & Management](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/website-hosting) - [Web Accessibility](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/website-accessibility) - [Website Testing](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/website-testing) - [Project Manager & Leader](https://cjscott.co.uk/expertise/project-management) - [Articles](https://cjscott.co.uk/articles) - [Contact](https://cjscott.co.uk/get-in-touch) - [Marketing](https://cjscott.co.uk/articles/tag/marketing) # Did you know #1 - Enhance productivity with these browser Hacks ![People sat around desk in meeting discussing tech tips](https://cjscott.co.uk/hubfs/tech-tips-unsplash.jpg) - November 11, 2024 ![Christian](https://cjscott.co.uk/hubfs/1693509257880.jpeg) [Christian](https://cjscott.co.uk/articles/author/christian) In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, even small tweaks can have a big impact on productivity, efficiency, and enjoyment. Whether you’re navigating everyday tasks or aiming to optimise your digital toolkit, sometimes it’s the little tricks that make the biggest difference. From shortcuts that save seconds to hidden features you didn’t know existed, here’s a collection of bite-sized tech tips that can make your digital life easier. Ready to unlock the full potential of your tech? Let’s dive in! ## Web Browser Hacks #### Reopen Closed Tabs Accidentally closed a tab? No worries! Press Ctrl + Shift + T (or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac) to reopen the last closed tab instantly. This trick works multiple times in succession, so you can retrieve several recently closed tabs without hunting through your history. #### Too much Cache Add /?nocache=1 to the end of any URL and cache should be ignored, ensuring you're seeing the most up to date version of the code. Example: [www.coolexample.com/?nocache=1](http://www.coolexample.com/?nocache=1) #### Zoom In and Out with Ease Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) and scroll with your mouse to zoom in and out on a webpage. Alternatively, use Ctrl + to zoom in and Ctrl - to zoom out. This hack is handy for reading small text or viewing details on image-heavy pages. #### Use the Spacebar to Scroll Pressing the Spacebar scrolls the page down by a screenful, making it a quick way to read articles. Shift + Space will scroll back up, letting you easily move through lengthy content without reaching for your mouse or trackpad. #### Copy Link to Highlight Many browsers now offer a feature to create a link to a specific text highlight on a page. This is particularly helpful when you want to share a specific part of a long article. Right mouse click on the content and select 'Copy link to Highlight'. 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