Arc, the much-hyped privacy-forward internet browser, won't be getting any more new features. This fact was announced months ago by its developer, The Browser Company, and clarified yesterday in a blog post in which the venture capital-backed entity that built Arc announced plans to focus on an as yet unreleased AI-based browser instead.For now, Arc will still be getting security updates, most of them inherited from the open-source Chromium project, but it's understandable that some dedicated Arc users may be looking for an alternative, and I know of a good one: the open source Zen Browser, currently in beta.Zen is beautiful in the same way Arc is, with its elegant vertical tabs located on the left side. Like Arc, it supports multiple workspaces and offers a compact mode with no toolbars or tabs. It also offers theming, split view, and link previews. Even better, it's built on the same browser engine as Firefox—and not Chromium—meaning it supports legitimate ad and privacy blockers like uBlock Origin. One Arc feature Zen lacks is any kind of AI integration; whether that's a downside or an upside will depend on your feelings about AI in your browsing experience.How to get started with the Zen BrowserWhen you install Zen it will offer to import your bookmarks, history, and even your passwords from another browser on your system. It then ask you to choose a color scheme, and select the key tabs you'd like to pin to the top of your workspaces(). After that you can start browsing the internet, just the way you're used to. Arc users won't need to adjust much when switching to Zen—I daresay everything will feel pretty familiar. (I personally appreciate that it shares the the command bar approach to typing addresses or searching, as it saves space when compared to an address bar that's constantly taking up space whether you're typing into it or not.) Credit: Justin Pot There are a couple of ways to customize Zen. In the settings you can choose between a single, multiple, or collapsed toolbar. If you want more fine tuning, there are Zen Mods, community-made plugins that let you customize all sorts of things about the user interface. More importantly, the browser offers full support for Firefox extensions, meaning you can also browse the Firefox Extensions gallery and install anything you want. Credit: Justin Pot The bottom line: Zen is a clean, speedy alternative browser. If you like Firefox but hate its UI, I recommend checking it out, and the same goes for anyone seeking an alternative to Arc that is still actively being developed.

Mozilla recently announced that it's shutting down the read-later app Pocket on July 8, 2025. If you're a fan like I was, now's the time to start looking at alternatives. You have until October 8 of this year to export your saves from Pocket, so get testing now to find the right read-later replacement for you.Use your browser's reading list feature Credit: Pranay Parab I'm a big fan of recommending simple tools, since you're more likely to use them. Browser-based reading lists definitely fall into that category. Both Chrome and Safari have built-in reading lists, which let you save articles for reading later. The Safari version saves articles for offline reading, but Chrome just loads the saved page. You can technically save articles for offline reading in Chrome, too, but the browser treats it like saving the entire webpage and stores it in files that you have to manage separately. That's a lot less convenient than just marking an article as read and deleting it off the device.Use the reading list in Safari by hitting the Share button and tapping Add to Reading List. To access saved articles on your iPhone, tap the bookmarks icon in Safari's tab bar, then the spectacles icon. In Safari for Mac, click the sidebar button next to the green button in the top-left corner of the browser's window, and select Reading List from the sidebar. To save articles offline by default on your iPhone, go to Settings > Apps > Safari, scroll to the bottom, and enable Automatically Save Offline. On the Mac, this is under Safari menu > Settings > Advanced > Reading List.Google Chrome's reading list is under the three-dots menu > Bookmarks and Lists > Reading List on the desktop browser. On Android, tap the three-dots menu and select Star. In Chrome for iPhone, this option is located under the three-dots menu > Add to reading list.As convenient as browser-based reading lists are, they do lack a few features when compared with proper read-later apps, such as tagging, organizing articles by topic or creating custom folders.Instapaper: The closest alternative to Pocket Credit: Instapaper Like Pocket, Instapaper was first launched in the late 2000s, and the service is still around. It offers apps for Android, iPhone, and the web, and has a generous free tier that lets you save, organize, and sync unlimited articles. The free tier shows a few ads to fund the service, though. The premium subscription costs $6/month or $60/year, and it adds useful features such as full-text search, offline reading, and removes ads.The best paid features, though, are speed reading and the ability to send articles to your Kindle. Speed reading flashes one word at a time to help you read articles faster. The send-to-Kindle feature is also quite nice to have for long reads that you'd rather view on an e-ink display.GoodLinks: An excellent read-later app for Apple devices Credit: GoodLinks GoodLinks is a great read-later app for all your Apple devices. You can purchase it off the App Store for $10, which lets you access the app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The app lets you highlight text in articles, color code your highlights, and makes it easy to find highlighted content, too. You can save articles for offline reading easily from any website, simply by using the share sheet. The app also recently added support for saving Bluesky threads, which is a nice touch. GoodLinks doesn't require you to create an account and it uses iCloud to sync your reading lists across devices.Note that the app gives you free feature updates for one year after initial purchase. After that, you can continue to use GoodLinks with the features you paid for. If you want additional features developed in the future, you can pay $5/year to access that. The app already has almost all the features you'd need, though, so this business model isn't going to lock out any essentials.Readwise Reader: The best read-later service for power users Credit: Readwise Some people want a read-later service that can host multiple types of content, including videos, text, social media posts, newsletters, and even entire books. Readwise Reader is designed for just that. It lets you highlight text in any text file, and even transcripts of YouTube videos, and syncs those highlights to all your devices. You can even send highlights to apps such as Obsidian or Notion. The app generates a "daily review" for you, too, which is a quick digest of your saved articles that can help you quickly go through important reads.The service also gives you an email address to subscribe to newsletters, and you can also use it to follow RSS feeds of the publications you love. Readwise Reader is an all-in-one app that offers a lot more than just a read-later service, which is great for power users, but it can be overwhelming for someone who just wants to save the occasional article for weekend reading. Readwise Reader has a 30-day free trial, after which it costs $10/month.Matter: For those who value newsletters above all else Credit: Matter Matter is a premium read-later app for the iPhone, iPad, and the web. While it has a free tier, almost all of its best features are in the paid subscription ($15/month or $80/year). This service also gives you an email address, which you can use to subscribe to newsletters and have them sent directly to Matter. I prefer this approach over having newsletters delivered to my already crowded email inbox, and Matter's choice of fonts and distraction-free reading experience make it even better. If you're a paying subscriber, Matter can also scan your Gmail inbox and automatically pick up newsletters from there. To get you started, this service has a curated list of articles for you to read, just like Pocket, which may appeal to some. Other useful read-later servicesThere are a few other useful read-later apps and services that you might want to check out. These aren't as well-rounded as the picks above, but they're worth checking out for specific use cases.Send to Kindle: Amazon offers many ways to easily send files to your Kindle, but the Chrome extension is probably the smoothest way to use your e-reader as a read-later device.Wallabag: This is an open-source read-later service that costs $12.5/year and lets you self-host the service, too. It has apps for Android and iPhone and native clients for Kindle and Kobo, so you can easily access saved articles.Flyleaf: This is one of the best new read-later apps for Apple devices, and its free tier offers all the basics. There is an optional paid subscription ($17/year) if you want tagging and custom color schemes.

Mac users are spoiled when it comes to searching their computers. Macs have Spotlight search built-in, which they can use to open apps, search for files, perform calculations, and search the web. Windows has the Search Bar, but when you compare what they can do, it's not exactly the same. Now, though, there's a new tool called Command Palette, and it's a keyboard launcher designed specifically for developers and power users alike. It replaces a similar feature called PowerToys Run, and offers way more features, including the ability to run commands, search the web, search for files, and add custom bookmarks and global keyboard shortcuts.How to install and enable Command PaletteCommand Palette is part of PowerToys, which is a suite of powerful apps and utilities created by Microsoft itself. These are open source and are updated much faster than any built-in Windows feature. You can download and install PowerToys from the GitHub page, the Microsoft Store, or using Windows Package Manager.Once PowerToys is installed (or updated to the version 0.9 or higher), open the app and find the Command Palette option from the sidebar. If you don't see the app window, right-click the PowerToys utility in the Windows taskbar and click Settings. Credit: Khamosh Pathak From the Command Palette screen, make sure the extension is enabled. Here, you'll see the default keyboard shortcut for Command Palette, which is Windows + Alt + Space, but you are free to change it to anything you want.Customizing the Command Palette shortcut and other settingsFirst, open Command Palette using the keyboard shortcut, and then click the Settings button in the bottom-right corner. From here, you can use the Activation key option to remap the keyboard shortcut to something simpler, like Alt + Space. Credit: Khamosh Pathak While you're here, you can also customize the behavior of Command Palette. The features I find most useful is the ability to use Backspace to go back, but your mileage may vary.Now, let's see everything Command Palette can do.System settings and file search Credit: Khamosh Pathak Open the Command Palette and start typing. Everything you'd want from a basic keyboard launcher is here. You can use Command Palette to open apps, and to search for files and folders.You can start searching for apps directly. But when it comes to files and folders, it's better to first choose the File search option. Just type "file", choose the option, and then start searching. Similarly, if you use the "=" key, you'll enter calculator mode.Switch between open windows Credit: Khamosh Pathak Command Palette has a built-in window switcher, and it can show all windows across different desktops and monitors. Open the Command Palette and type the less-than symbol () and you'll see a list of all open windows and apps. You can scroll or search through this, or you can just enter the name of a specific app or window to highlight it, then press Enter to quickly switch to it.Use Bookmarks to open any folder or website Credit: Khamosh Pathak Bookmarks might be the best feature in Command Palette. The file search is definitely useful, but most often, you find yourself opening the same folders and files over and over again throughout the day. For me, it's the Screenshots folder and the Downloads folder. Now, I can use Command Palette to make these easier to open.Namely, I can create a bookmark that opens the Downloads folder with just a couple of letters, or using a global keyboard shortcut. This works for any Folder or File path, and even a website URL.First, navigate to the folder you want to assign a shortcut to, right-click on the folder at the top, and choose Copy Address to copy the file path. In Command Palette, use the Add Bookmark option. Here, paste in the file path and give it a name. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now, you can give it a unique alias and a global shortcut. Go to Command Palette Settings, and from the sidebar, choose Extensions > Bookmarks. You'll see your newly created bookmark here. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Click on it, and you can now record a unique global hotkey, or give it an alias that makes it faster to find in Command Palette.Search the web Credit: Khamosh Pathak Command Palette has a quick way to search the web that opens directly in your default browser. Enter "??" and then type out your query. Press Enter, and that's it.Run any Terminal command Credit: Khamosh Pathak If you use the greater-than sign (>) before you start typing in Command Palette, you'll enter Terminal mode. From here, you can enter any command, and it will open in the Terminal app, where it will execute the command for you.Install apps using WinGetWe've already talked about WinGet, the hidden package manager inside Windows that lets you install any package or an app using a single command. Well, now you don't even need to open Terminal for this. Once you have WinGet set up, you can simply enter the "winget" command in Command Palette, followed by the package you want to install. Command Palette will search for and start installing the package for you.Use extensions to add even more featuresLastly, you can use third-party extensions to add even more functionality to Command Palette. As the feature is new, the collection is quite limited, but here's hoping that developers add new extensions in the future. To see your extensions, open the Command Palette and search for Extensions. You can find extensions on WinGet, or on the Microsoft Store.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set (Leather/Cloth Hardcover) $146 (was $325) See at Amazon See at Walmart The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set (Hardcover) $49.45 (was $105) See at Amazon See all Tolkien Collector's Editions (2024) The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien Box Set $68.34 (was $125) See at Amazon The Lord of the Rings enthusiasts and anyone who loves beautiful books should check out the incredible deal on The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set at Amazon and Walmart right now. The premium, three-volume hardcover collection released last October with a staggering $325 price attached to it. If the high cost deterred you from picking up this gorgeous box set last fall, now's your chance to get it for a price that could be far easier to stomach. The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set is on sale for $146, saving you $179. This 55% price cut doesn't have a listed end date, so interested Tolkien fans would be wise to snag it sooner rather than later.You can take a closer look at the Deluxe Illustrated Box Set below. We've also included the 2024 Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Collector's Editions for those who want nice copies of Tolkien's iconic fantasy novels for budget-friendly prices. The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set is also on sale for over 50% off at Amazon. Lord of the Rings fans should also check out our buying guide for two upcoming Tolkien box sets: Tolkien Myths and Legends and The Great Tales of Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set (Leather/Cloth Hardcover) $146 (was $325) The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set is a revamped version of a gorgeous collection first launched in 1992. Across the three hardcover volumes--The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King--there are more than 50 new pencil sketches and full-color paintings by beloved Lord of the Rings artist Alan Lee. All told, the box set has 1,332 pages, which makes it longer than most, if not all, editions of LOTR currently in print. The page edges are sprayed dark blue on the top and bottom, and the side edges have unique illustrations of billowing smoke from Mount Doom's eruption. Lee created new artwork for the covers, too. Each cover has a framed rectangular drawing in the center. The illustrations are inset on gray cloth board and surrounded by an elegant, silver foil-stamped border. Each book is quarterbound in blue leather, and the pages are sewn into the spine. You can mark your spot using the attached ribbon bookmark.The silver-foil text along the spine and on the covers was stamped onto each book. The custom display case was constructed from cloth board and features stamped circular emblems designed by Lee. The case has rounded front edges to make it easy to remove each book. With all three books removed, you can peer inside the fully illustrated interior of the case. Lee's depiction of Mount Doom's eruption covers every surface inside the lovingly crafted slipcase.Inside each book, you'll find a large art card that can be removed and displayed separately. Along with three art cards, you get a pair of foldout maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien, the author's literary executor who edited, expanded, and organized many supplementary writings about Middle-earth, including The Silmarillion and his legendarium, which formed the massive 12-part series now known as The History of Middle-earth.To be clear, The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated is much different from the popular 2021 version illustrated by Tolkien, but the premium design is reminiscent of the Deluxe Special Edition of the Tolkien Illustrated version. See at Amazon See at Walmart The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set (Hardcover) $49.45 (was $105) While the discount on the Deluxe Illustrated Box Set is quite good, $146 is still a lot of money for a single novel. But the great thing about modern editions of Tolkien's work is that there are beautiful collectible editions available at various price points. Case in point: The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set.Published just a few weeks after the Deluxe Illustrated Box Set, the hardcover Collector's Edition Box Set carries a $105 MSRP. Right now, however, you can buy this handsome collection for only $49.45.Once again, the Collector's Edition is split into the three distinct parts that make up Tolkien's novel: Fellowship of the Ring, Two Towers, and Return of the King. Each book can be stored in the included display box shown above.The Collector's Editions have foil-stamped cover art, stained page edges, illustrated maps as endpapers, and built-in ribbon bookmarks. The beautiful cover art was previously featured in collectible editions released in the UK, so it's cool that American readers no longer have to import the books to admire the artwork up close.The box set also comes with an exclusive foldout map of Middle-earth.All three volumes in this box set are also sold separately, though it'd cost you about $15 more to buy them that way right now--and you miss out on the display case as well as the poster. But you may want to pair the box set with the matching Collector's Edition versions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, which were also published last year and are discounted close to 50%.J.R.R. Tolkien 2024 Collector's Editions (Hardcover)The Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set -- $49.45 ($105)The Fellow of the Ring Collector’s Edition -- $22.50 ($35)The Two Towers Collector's Edition -- $18 ($35)The Return of the King Collector’s Edition -- $21.47 ($35)The Hobbit Collector’s Edition -- $18.83 ($35)The Silmarillion Collector’s Edition -- $19.40 ($35) See at Amazon See all Tolkien Collector's Editions (2024) The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien Box Set $68.34 (was $125) For a markedly different Tolkien experience, consider picking up The Collected Poems of J.R.R Tolkien. This three-volume hardcover collection follows a similar design philosophy as The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set, so they would look great next to each other on a display shelf.This collection contains poems composed by Tolkien the teenager as well as Tolkien the aging literary giant. The nearly 200 poems across the box set's 1,700 pages were written across nearly 70 years. The poetry is accompanied by commentary about the author's work and life from two Tolkien scholars.Just know that this collection isn't related to Lord of the Rings or Middle-earth in general. While Tolkien included poetry in his famous fantasy novels, the verse in his Middle-earth novels barely scratches the surface of Tolkien's lifelong love of poetry.If you like the idea of reading poetry by Tolkien, you should also check out the upcoming hardcover box set titled Tolkien Myth and Legends. Releasing August 19, this eye-catching collection includes four books of epic poems. Two books feature Tolkien's own poetry: a narrative poem about King Arthur and a Norse mythology-inspired classic poem. The set also comes with Tolkien's personal translations of Beowulf and three other classic poems. See at Amazon The History of Middle-earth Box Set Deals & Tolkien Box Set PreordersThe History of Middle-earth Box Sets 1-4, Tolkien Myths and Legends, The Great Tales of Middle-earthThe History of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set 1 (4 Books) -- $63.37 ($125)The History of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set 2 (3 Books) -- $56.42 ($100)The History of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set 3 (4 Books) -- $72.88 ($125)The History of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set 4 (4 Books) -- $67.27 ($125)Tolkien Myths and Legends Hardcover Box Set (4 Books) -- $125 | Releases June 10The Great Tales of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set (2025) (3 Books) -- $125 | Releases August 19The aforementioned History of Middle-earth series edited and compiled by Christopher Tolkien was reissued as 15 stunning hardcover books spread across four box sets, each of which is on sale for very low prices right now. Box Set 1 comes with four books, including The Silmarillion, and is on sale for only $63 at Amazon (nearly 50% off).Continue Reading at GameSpot

Just one day after Mozilla confirmed it’s shutting down Pocket, Digg co-founder and chairman Kevin Rose has stepped up with a public offer to take it over. Save-it-now In a post on X, Rose tagged both Mozilla and Pocket directly, saying: Mozilla announced Thursday that Pocket will officially shut down on July 8, with its API and user data set to disappear completely by October 8. The company framed the decision as part of a broader strategy to narrow its focus around Firefox, citing evolving user habits. Mozilla wrote: Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved, so we’re channeling our resources into projects that better match browsing habits today. Discovery also continues to evolve; Pocket helped shape the curated content recommendations you already see in Firefox, and that experience will keep getting better. Meanwhile, new features like Tab Groups and enhanced bookmarks now provide built-in ways to manage reading lists easily. Wait, Digg? Yep! In case you missed it, the app is making a comeback. And the new leadership, formed by its co-founder Kevin Rose in partnership with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, is hitting the ground running. Just two days ago, they announced that Christian Selig, best known for building the now-defunct Apollo app for Reddit, is joining as an advisor. Selig said he’s helping Digg “build something new and exciting,” though details remain under wraps for now. Whether Rose’s offer to rescue Pocket will be taken seriously by Mozilla remains to be seen. But for longtime users mourning the loss of one of the App Store’s most beloved read-it-later tools ever (except maybe for Instapaper users), it’s at least a flicker of hope. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Save the date Mozilla is killing its Pocket and Fakespot services to focus on Firefox Browser maker shifts resources to "new Firefox features that people need most." Kevin Purdy – May 22, 2025 2:58 pm | 63 Credit: Mozilla/Pocket Credit: Mozilla/Pocket Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more When web services shut down and have time to put up a blog post about it, there's typically some real understatement in their explanation of "why." Bookmarking service Pocket's goodbye post truly delivers on this front, noting almost off-handedly that "the way people use the web has evolved." Yes, you might just say that. Both Pocket and another browser add-on, Fakespot, are being shut down by Firefox maker Mozilla in early July. In a post about the closures, Mozilla cites the need to "invest our time and resources so we can make the biggest impact." Pocket's saving and curation powers will be implemented into Firefox, while Fakespot's analysis of online shopping reviews "didn't fit a model we could sustain." Pocket started in 2007 as Read It Later, a way to bookmark web articles for later reading. It's not just the focus on published text articles that now seems quaint but also the idea that there was a finite amount of web material you would get back to and would have the time to do so. Those who do want that nice-sounding media experience can cobble it together in most modern browsers, which have built-in tools for managing bookmarks, distinct "reading lists," and even creating stripped-down "readable" versions of articles. Pocket did more than this and leaned into longform journalism and literary writing. The site's "Best of 2020" won a Webby award, and it regularly curated collections on a range of topics. Pocket is already used to curate recommendations on Firefox's new tab page (if you choose that version of it) and will likely see some features filter into the wider app. Fakespot, acquired by Mozilla in mid-2023, was described by Mozilla then as fitting its "work around ethical AI and responsible advertising." Mozilla has less to say about Fakespot's potentially altered future. "We’re grateful to the communities that made Pocket and Fakespot meaningful," Mozilla's post reads. "As we wind them down, we’re looking ahead to focusing on new Firefox features that people need most. This shift allows us to shape the next era of the internet—with tools like vertical tabs, smart search and more AI-powered features on the way." Pocket users can use the service until July 8. After that, the service will be in "export-only mode," with exports of bookmarks and metadata available until October 8, 2025. Premium monthly subscriptions will be canceled immediately, and annual subscribers will get prorated refunds dated to July 8. The mobile apps are no longer available for new installs but can be kept until October 8. Fakespot's extensions for other browsers will stop working on July 1. Its Firefox implementation, Review Checker, will shut down June 10. Kevin Purdy Senior Technology Reporter Kevin Purdy Senior Technology Reporter Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history. He has previously worked at Lifehacker, Wirecutter, iFixit, and Carbon Switch. 63 Comments

Pour one out for an App Store classic. Mozilla has just announced it’s phasing out its read-it-later service, Pocket, as part of a broader effort to double down on its focus on Firefox. Here’s how it’s going to work. In its announcement, Mozilla says it needs to “be intentional about where we invest our time and resources.” And right now, that means Firefox. Pocket and Fakespot: sunsetting timelines Pocket, which has been around for over a decade, will officially shut down on July 8, 2025. The news comes less than two years after the shutdown of the Pocket app for Mac. Starting today, users can no longer download the app or subscribe to Pocket Premium. The company says annual subscribers will be refunded automatically starting in July. Mozilla says saved items can be exported until October 8, which is when user data will be permanently deleted. The Pocket API will also go dark on that same date. As for Fakespot, which the company acquired in 2023, it will be wound down even sooner. Its Firefox integration, Review Checker, shuts off on June 10, and the Fakespot browser extensions, mobile apps, and website will all stop working as of July 1, 2025. Mozilla says the decision reflects changes in how people browse and save content today: Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved, so we’re channeling our resources into projects that better match browsing habits today. Discovery also continues to evolve; Pocket helped shape the curated content recommendations you already see in Firefox, and that experience will keep getting better. Meanwhile, new features like Tab Groups and enhanced bookmarks now provide built-in ways to manage reading lists easily. In its sign-off, the company implies that it will focus on mode AI-powered features, a trend that became clear in Microsoft and Google’s recent developer events. Were you a Pocket user back then? Do you have a favorite alternative read-it-later service? Let us know in the comments. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

There’s a lot to look at, watch, and listen to on the web. Fully utilizing the bookmarks feature in Google Chrome can be a real help in staying on top of everything.Chrome is the browser I use most often, and I’ve got a huge number of bookmarked sites inside it: long reads I want to get back to once work is done, news updates to write up for work, gift ideas, apps I’d like to check out, important Slack channels, and content systems for my job... the list goes on. All synced between devices and available everywhere.If you haven’t done a deep dive into Chrome’s bookmarks feature then you might not be aware of everything you can do with it, how it can save you time, and how you can bring some kind of order to your web browsing.Saving bookmarksYou can edit bookmarks as soon as you’ve saved them. Screenshot: GoogleThe star icon to the right of the address bar in Chrome on the desktop is for saving new bookmarks. Click it and the current page gets saved to the most recently used bookmarks folder. You can also press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (macOS), which is even easier. On mobile, tap the three dots at the top then the star icon (Android), or the three dots at the bottom then Add to bookmarks (iOS) to save the current page as a new bookmark.As soon as a bookmark is saved, a small dialog pops up. You can use it to change the bookmark name and folder if you need to, or just click Done to move on.More options can be found on the desktop by clicking the three dots (top right) then Bookmarks and lists. You’re able to add bookmarks from this menu, too, and there’s also a Bookmark all tabs option, which saves every open tab (which, like tab groups, is handy if you need to do something else but want to be able to get back to where you are).On the same Bookmarks and lists menu you can toggle the bookmarks bar on and off. The bookmarks bar sits just below the address bar, and gives you another way to add bookmarks: drag the URL of the site you’re viewing down from the address bar to the bookmarks bar.Organizing bookmarksYou can find your saved links in the bookmark manager. Screenshot: GoogleBookmarks become a lot more useful when they’re well organized. On the desktop you can launch the full bookmarks manager by clicking Bookmarks on the bookmarks bar, or by clicking the three dots (top right) and then Bookmarks and Lists > Bookmark Manager. You can search through your bookmarks here, and create new folders: Click the three dots (top right), then Add new folder — and yes, you can put folders inside other folders. (This is also where you’ll find the Export feature, and it’s a good idea to export your bookmarks occasionally as a backup.)Folders are a key part of keeping your bookmarks organized, and they’re all accessible on the left of the bookmarks manager page. Click and drag bookmarks to change their order, or to move them into different folders. Right-click on a folder to rename or delete it, or drag it on top of another folder to put it inside that folder.You can double-click any bookmark to open it. To edit it, click the three dots to the right: You’re able to rename your bookmarks and change their URLs, as well as put them in different folders. If you right-click on a bookmarks folder, you get the option to open all the links it contains in separate tabs — which may not do your computer much good if there are dozens or hundreds of bookmarks in the folder.The bookmark manager can be accessed on mobile too, though you don’t get quite as many options to play around with. Tap the three dots at the top (Android) or bottom (iOS) of the interface, then choose Bookmarks to see the list. As long as you’re signed in with your Google account, bookmarks will sync between your devices.Doing more with bookmarksWith some tweaks, you can get your bookmarks bar looking much more compact. Screenshot: GoogleThere are other ways to work with your bookmarks in Chrome.Here’s a clever trick for your desktop bookmarks bar: right-click on each bookmark in turn, remove the text in the Name field completely each time, and click Save. You’ll then have a compact row of bookmark icons showing only the favicons for each site (such as a purple V for The Verge). It’s a neat way to put more bookmarks within each reach, and you can still tell what each one is.Something else you might want to try is to search through your bookmarks directly from the address bar. You may see some bookmark results suggested underneath as you type out your search query, and you can also force a bookmarks search by preceding your query with “@bookmarks” and a space.If you want to keep bookmarks visible at all times, that’s possible too. Click the three dots in Chrome for the desktop, then choose Bookmarks and lists > Show all bookmarks. A side panel appears displaying all your bookmarks: You can search through them, create new folders, and edit your bookmarks from here (click the three dots to the side).The icons in the top right corner, from left to right, let you change the order of the bookmark lists, switch between compact and visual views, and edit multiple bookmarks at once. You can shut down the panel with the X button, but if you click the pin button just next to it before you do, you get a dedicated bookmarks panel icon that stays permanently available on the Chrome toolbar, and will let you open it back up again.This has hopefully given you some idea of what you can do with bookmarks in Google Chrome. And there’s more, so it might be worth it to take some time and look around. It’s not the most sophisticated of systems, but it does give you plenty of flexibility in terms of how you can use it and what’s possible, so you can get your folders and shortcuts set up in the ways that work best for you.See More:

How to Boost Creativity with Instagram Navigation Tricks In this article:See more ▼Post may contain affiliate links which give us commissions at no cost to you.Ever feel like your creative spark has dimmed? Finding new ideas can be tough, especially when inspiration seems out of reach. But what if the key to unlocking your creativity was right in your pocket? Instagram isn’t just a platform for selfies and snapshots; it’s a hidden goldmine for fresh ideas. By learning some clever tricks with insta navagation, you can turn Instagram into your personal creativity tool. Curious how? We’ll explore simple, actionable ways to use Instagram features that will reignite your imagination and help you find inspiration like never before. 👋 Psst... Did you know you can get unlimited downloads of 59,000+ fonts and millions of other creative assets for just $16.95/mo? Learn more »Mastering Insta Navigation for Inspiration The Explore Tab as a Creativity Hub When it comes to fueling your creativity, the Explore Tab is your secret weapon. This section on Instagram is tailored just for you, presenting content that aligns with your interests. But how do you make the most of it? Start by engaging with content you truly enjoy. Like posts, watch Reels, and save content that sparks your interest. This trains the algorithm to show you more of what you love. Use the search bar to look up specific niches or topics. For example, if you’re into digital art, search for related hashtags or accounts. Declutter your feed by marking irrelevant posts as “not interested.” This helps refine your Explore Tab to showcase more relevant inspiration. Tap into categories like “Art,” “Travel,” or “Food” to uncover creative content in any field. The beauty of this feature is its ability to introduce you to new creators, ideas, and trends that you may have never stumbled upon otherwise. Hashtags and Creative Communities Hashtags are the gateway to discovering like-minded creators and communities on Instagram. Wondering how to leverage them effectively? Here’s how:Get 300+ Fonts for FREEEnter your email to download our 100% free "Font Lover's Bundle". For commercial & personal use. No royalties. No fees. No attribution. 100% free to use anywhere. Search hashtags related to your interests, such as #CreativeWriting or #DesignIdeas. Explore the posts under these tags and follow creators whose content resonates with you. Participate! Comment on posts or engage with Stories from your favorite communities. Want to organize your discoveries? Use story navigation instagram features to save standout Stories into personalized categories. This way, you can revisit them whenever you need a burst of creativity. Exploring hashtags isn’t just about ideas; it’s a way to network and grow within your niche. Small tweaks in how you use Instagram can unlock endless inspiration! Using Insta Story Navigation to Spark Ideas Interactive Story Features Ever thought of Stories as your brainstorming partner? Instagram’s interactive features like polls, questions, and sliders are perfect for sparking ideas and engaging your followers. These tools aren’t just fun; they provide fresh perspectives and inspiration for your content. Polls: Ask your audience what they’d like to see next or their opinions on topics. Their answers might introduce you to ideas you hadn’t considered. Questions: Pose an open-ended question in your story and watch the creative responses roll in. For example, “What inspires your art?” could uncover intriguing trends. Sliders: Use these to gauge what resonates with your audience. Share a concept and ask them to swipe based on how much they love it. Want to take it further? Incorporate follower feedback into your posts or projects. Their input can shape your next big idea. Story Highlights as Mood Boards Story Highlights aren’t just for saving precious memories; they’re also excellent for organizing inspiration. By grouping your Stories into categories, you can create visual “mood boards” for easy reference. Here’s how to do it: Save inspiring Stories to relevant Highlights, such as “Design Ideas” or “Travel Goals.” Use an eye-catching cover that reflects the theme. Revisit these Highlights when you need fresh ideas. Storing inspiration in Highlights lets you curate a personal, always-available spark of creativity. Plus, it simplifies revisiting moments that fuel your artistic or professional pursuits. Think of these as your creative toolbox, ready at any time! Advanced Tips to Level-Up Creativity Leveraging Saved Posts Saved posts on Instagram are more than just bookmarks; they can become your personal library of inspiration. Start organizing your saved content by creating themed collections for easy access. Create Clear Categories: Arrange your saved posts into collections like “DIY Ideas,” “Color Palettes,” or “Design Tricks.” This helps you quickly locate content when you need a spark. Revisit Regularly: Make it a habit to review your collections weekly. Scroll through posts to reconnect with ideas that could help with current projects. Take Notes: Add mental or written notes about why each saved post stands out. This can help you revisit them with purpose in mind. Think of these collections as the creative fuel you need whenever inspiration feels elusive. Exploring IGTV and Reels for Fresh Trends Short videos on IGTV and Reels are a goldmine for trends and ideas. They’re not just entertaining; they offer innovative takes on various topics. Search Topics Beyond Your Niche: Explore creators outside your field who use clever visuals or storytelling techniques. Use Reels Trends: Check Instagram’s “Reels Trends” section for popular audio or formats. Recreate these with your own twist to add fresh energy to your content. Watch Tutorials: From quick crafts to marketing hacks, IGTV and Reels are full of how-tos that can spark fresh perspectives. The key is to stay curious. Engaging with creative content across formats ensures you’re always connected to fresh, impactful ideas. Final Words Instagram is more than scrolling; it’s a creativity engine. From organizing saved posts to uncovering inspiration with story features and Reels, you now have tools to keep ideas flowing. Use mood boards, explore fresh trends, and connect with creative communities to transform your content. Now it’s your turn. Take these tips and make Instagram work for you. Create, organize, and explore. Start that DIY project, plan your next post, or build a theme collection. The spark you’re looking for is just a tap away! 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