How to Make Chrome and Firefox Open Websites with One Click
If you frequently visit certain websites, opening a new tab in your preferred web browser (Chrome or Firefox) and typing in the URL can be time-consuming. Here's a simple trick that will allow you to open those websites with just one click: creating shortcuts!
Creating Shortcuts for Chrome
- Right-click on your desktop or an empty space in your bookmarks bar.
- Select
Create Shortcut
. A dialog box appears, allowing you to name the shortcut. - Enter a descriptive name and click
Create
. - Right-click on the newly created shortcut and select
Properties
. - In the
Address (URL)
field, paste the URL of the website you want to open quickly. For example:https://example.com
. - Click
OK
to save the changes.
Now, whenever you double-click this shortcut or press its designated keyboard shortcut (assigned under Properties > Shortkey
), Chrome will open a new tab with the specified website loaded!
Creating Shortcuts for Firefox
- Right-click on your desktop or an empty space in the bookmarks toolbar.
- Select
Bookmark This Page
. A dialog box appears, allowing you to name and save the bookmark. - Go back to your bookmarks by clicking on the star icon (or press
Ctrl+B
). - Right-click on the newly created bookmark and select
Properties
. - In the
Location
field, paste the URL of the website you want to open quickly. For example:https://example.com
. - Click
OK
to save the changes.
Now, whenever you press Ctrl+O
(or another keyboard shortcut if already assigned), Firefox will open a new tab with the specified website loaded!
Conclusion
With this simple trick, opening your favorite websites in Chrome or Firefox becomes faster than ever before - all it takes is one click or a few keystrokes! Try creating shortcuts for your most visited sites and enjoy increased productivity. Happy surfing!