One Tab at a Time
Tech Tip Tuesday (March 17, 2026)
We all feel the shame sometimes.
We have a lot going on, and our browser can take the brunt of it.
Chrome is a hugeeee hog of computer memory, and also a drain on our own memory.
A 2023 study on browser clutter found that disorganized tabs and too many elements on your screen correlate with higher error rates and inefficient navigation because users must mentally track many contexts.
So, let's clean it up. Try these!
Pinned Tabs
One of the other tricks to dealing with space and not letting the tabs close!
Pinned tabs lets you keep tabs 'stuck' to the top of your browser window. Think of pinned tabs as your permanent dock for tools you use all day, every day. This could be your calendar, curriculum, or LMS.
Tab Groups
I like to work in categories and not have everything open that I'm working on.
Tab groups are helpful because they provide a visual and functional way to organize large numbers of tabs into manageable categories, reducing clutter and improving focus.
Reading List
Make a list, maybe check it twice. Or, at least, at some point
Reading List is a built-in tool that allows you to save web pages to read later, acting as a temporary repository for content you don't want to bookmark permanently.
However, it's hidden until you want to activate it! Type in Customize Chrome in the address bar to add it to your toolbar.
Reopen Closed Tabs
Sometimes, we didn't mean to close it.
Don't worry, it's not gone until you find it again.
Ctrl + Shift + t will reopen the most recently closed tab.
I think I use it about 6 times a day, no joke.
🧠✨ Give Students a Brain Boost in Just a Few Minutes
BrainBreak Hub offers quick, no-prep activities that get students moving, laughing, and refocusing so they’re truly ready to learn. From high-energy movement games to calming mindfulness moments and social, brain-teasing challenges, teachers can easily find just‑right breaks for any age, mood, or energy level. Research-backed and classroom-tested, these mini resets help boost focus, reduce mental fatigue, and improve classroom climate while students think they’re just having fun.
Perfect for transitions, mid-lesson slumps, or test-day jitters and it’s free to explore!
🧭 Bring History Back to Life (Kinda)
time-travel.app is an interactive world history map that lets you “scroll” through time and space to see how borders, events, and historical figures change across centuries. Use a timeline slider and map navigation to jump to any era, view past political boundaries overlaid on today’s cities, and explore suggested events and places. It’s a fast, visual way to discover history, with built‑in search, tooltips, and a fullscreen mode for a richer experience.
How does March weather stay in shape?
Brian Krause, Instructional Technology Coach
📧 Email: bkrause@ltcillinois.org
📱 Work Cell Phone: (815) 362-4791
🐥 TwiX: @bmkeducation

