3. Managing Bookmarks

Building Your Fact-Checking Arsenal

Robert Bourgoing/20 November 2024

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Browser bookmarks are powerful tools to streamline your online research. Instead of wasting time retyping URLs or searching for frequently used sites, bookmarks allow you to organize and access them instantly.

Bookmarks are simply saved links to websites. In Google Chrome, they appear on the Bookmarks Bar under the address bar. You can organize them into folders and subfolders for different topics—like news sources, tools, or training materials.

To create a bookmark, drag the icon from the address bar to the Bookmarks Bar. Over time, your bar might get cluttered, so organizing them into folders is key. For example, you can create a “News” folder and then add subfolders for regional and international news.

Bookmarks can also be synced across devices. By enabling sync on Chrome, you can access your bookmarks from any computer or smartphone with your profile. To share them, you can export your bookmarks as an HTML file and share it with others, who can easily import it into their browser.

For advanced users, tools like Session Buddy or Chrome’s tab grouping feature let you manage collections of tabs or bookmarks for specific projects. With these tips, bookmarks can transform your workflow, saving time and boosting productivity!

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