ie8 fix

How to add tags to Chrome bookmarks

Check out this Chrome extension that can quickly find the bookmark you need, allowing you more time for browsing the Web and not your bookmark folders.

(Credit: Google)

The Internet is full of interesting things. Because of this, it's likely that you bookmark Web sites so you can easily find them later. Unfortunately, if you bookmark too many, it can be easy to lose track of each one.

If you're a Chrome user, Bookmarks Tagger has your bookmark organization needs covered. With this extension you can add tags to each bookmark making it easier to find. Using tags is a more efficient way to locate what you're looking for, especially in the case of Web sites having names that are long or unrelated to their content. Best of all, you can search for these tagged bookmarks from the Chrome omnibar.

Setup

First you'll want to grab a copy of Bookmarks Tagger from the Chrome Web Store. After installing, you have two choices:

(Credit: Screenshot by Nicole Cozma/CNET)

1: Open a new Web page, click the Bookmarks Tagger icon in the toolbar, and add tags for a new bookmark.

(Credit: Screenshot by Nicole Cozma/CNET)

2: Import your existing bookmarks and add tags to them.

To do this, right-click on the Bookmarks Tagger icon and select Options. On the left-hand side of the screen, click the button labeled "import bookmarks" and verify that you want to import them.

Using Bookmarks Tagger

(Credit: Screenshot by Nicole Cozma/CNET)

To find a specific tag you added, type bt, space, and then the tag. If only one Web site matches the tag, it will open automatically. However, if several Web sites match the tag, the extension will display a list for you to choose from.

(Credit: Screenshot by Nicole Cozma/CNET)

If you need to edit a link or tags associated with a link, you can do that in the same area. The small gray pencil icon next to each link is for editing and the x, you guessed it, is for deleting an entry.

It's not a new concept, and lots of apps and extensions use tags -- like Evernote, Pocket, and so on -- but it's easier than searching through a bunch of long URLs or bookmark folders.

How do you keep your bookmarks organized? Do you keep up with a folder system, or do you use another helpful extension like Bookmarks Tagger? Share your methods in the comments!

(Via Addictive Tips)



Don't Miss

How to

Make your old iPhone run like new

Want to make your iPhone 4 run like an iPhone 5? Donald Bell has some easy tips.

Play Video

How to

Set up the ultimate home theater PC

From configuring your PC to choosing the right accessories, Sharon Vaknin shows you what you need to turn your PC into the ultimate TV companion.

Play Video

How to

Maximize your Galaxy S4's battery life

Stretch your S4's battery life with a few built-in features and lesser-known tricks that keep your phone from draining quickly. Sharon Vaknin shows you how.

Play Video

How to

Let guests DJ your party

CNET's Donald Bell shows you how to turn your iPhone into a shared jukebox that guests can access and control using a free app.

Play Video

How to

Take creative photos with the HTC One

The camera on the HTC One is capable of some pretty cool tricks. CNET's Donald Bell highlights some of this smartphone camera's slick features.

Play Video

 

Member Comments