Search Like a Keyboard Ninja… Chrome Search Shortcuts
Just about every search engine out there now has an array of built-in search boxes and buttons. Usually they tout the browser manufacturer’s search engine of choice first and then a number of the other big search providers. The idea is that you can click on the box, enter your search term, click a button and get your results without have to first type in the URL of the home page of the search engine (or click on a bookmark), wait for it to load and then fill out your search. But did you know there is an even faster, more customizable way that you can use without your fingers even leaving the keyboard, installing any extensions/add-ons or giving up a single additional pixel of screen real estate?
I used to use Firefox as my personal browser and this was called “Keyword Quick Searches”, but after moving to Chrome as my day to day browser, I had to poke around a bit to find the same functionality.
If you’re ready to unsheath your Search Ninjato, let’s get started…
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