14 essential Chrome keyboard shortcuts you need

In our daily digital routines, Google Chrome stands as a steadfast companion, navigating us through the vast expanses of the internet. Yet, amidst the clicks and scrolls, lies a trove of hidden treasures - keyboard shortcuts, that could streamline our browsing experience like never before.

Here we uncover 14 key combinations that promise to revolutionise the way we interact with our browser.

1. Ctrl + Shift + T: The Resurrection Shortcut
Ever accidentally closed a window and wanted to get it back? This shortcut reopens closed windows. Interestingly, it works even after you've shut down your PC and turned it back on. However, it won't work in incognito mode.
Mac- CMD + SHIFT + T

2. Ctrl + Tab and Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Tab Hopping Made Easy
Navigate through your open tabs with finesse. Ctrl+Tab moves to the next tab, while Ctrl+Shift+Tab takes you to the previous one.
Mac- CMD + OPTION + RIGHT ARROW
Mac- CMD + OPTION + LEFT ARROW

3. Ctrl + 1, 2, 3...: Tab Teleportation
Want to jump to a specific tab? Ctrl + 1 zaps you to the first tab, Ctrl + 2 to the second, and so on, up to the ninth. To navigate in reverse, simply use the numbers in reverse order and you'll find yourself hurtling back from the ninth to the first.
Mac- CMD + (1–8)
Mac- CMD + 9

4. Ctrl + Shift + N: The Incognito Cloak
Need to browse discreetly? Ctrl + Shift + N opens an incognito window. Your secrets remain safe from prying eyes.  
Mac- OPTION + Shift + CMD + N

5. Ctrl + L: The URL Expressway
Tired of clicking on the URL bar? Ctrl+L instantly places your cursor there, ready for your input. Say goodbye to unnecessary clicks and hello to expedited navigation.
Mac- CMD + L

6. Ctrl + W: Tab Terminator
Bid farewell to unwanted tabs in an instant with Ctrl+W, a shortcut that promptly closes the current tab.
Mac- CMD + W

7. Ctl + Shift + W: The Window Vanisher
When it's time to close the shop, Ctrl+Shift+W offers a swift exit by shutting down the entire window, sparing you the hassle of individually closing each tab.
Mac- CMD + SHIFT + \

8. Ctrl + T: The Tab Conjurer
Quickly open a new tab by pressing Ctrl+T, allowing for seamless multitasking without disrupting your workflow.
Mac- CMD + T

9. Alt+Left Arrow/Right Arrow: Time Travel through Tabs
Easily navigate through your browsing history using Alt+Left Arrow to move to the previous tab and Alt+Right Arrow to move to the next one.
Mac- CMD + OPTION + LEFT ARROW
Mac- CMD + OPTION + RIGHT ARROW

10. Type + Ctrl+Enter: Instant URL Completion
Want to visit 'example.com'? Type 'example' in the address bar, then hit Ctrl + Enter. Chrome adds the 'www.' and '.com,' whisking you to your destination.

11. Ctrl + Shift + R: The Page Refresher
Encountering a stubbornly cached page? Ctrl+Shift+R performs a hard refresh, bypassing cached content and fetching the latest version of the webpage. 
Mac- CMD + SHIFT + R

12. Ctrl+Shift+PgUp/PgDn: Tab Shuffling Made Simple
Reorganize your tabs effortlessly with Ctrl+Shift+PgUp or Ctrl+Shift+PgDn, moving them left or right respectively within the browser window.

13. Shift + Esc: The Taskmaster's Lair
Meet the Chrome Task Manager. Press Shift + Esc, and get access to your browser's inner workings. See which tabs hog memory, and evict the unruly ones.

14. Alt+Space then N/X/C: Window Management Across All Programs
Maximize, minimize, or close windows across all programs, including Chrome, with Alt+Space followed by N for minimize, X for maximize, and C for close.

Bonus Tip: The scroll button on the mouse can help close windows. A simple click of the scroll wheel on an open tab in Chrome will promptly close it, providing an additional handy shortcut for efficient navigation. 

Next time you're lost in the labyrinth of tabs, remember these shortcuts. They're the keys to a faster, smarter browsing experience.