How to Get Rid of Recently Closed Tabs on Chrome
Are you tired of accidentally closing tabs on Chrome and then struggling to find them again? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many Chrome users face this issue, and there are several ways to get rid of recently closed tabs. In this article, we will discuss various methods to help you manage and recover recently closed tabs on Chrome.
1. Use the Undo Close Tab Feature
The simplest way to get rid of recently closed tabs on Chrome is by using the Undo Close Tab feature. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press `Ctrl + Shift + T` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd + Shift + T` (Mac) to open the recently closed tab.
2. Alternatively, right-click on the Chrome tab bar and select “Undo Close Tab” from the context menu.
This method will immediately restore the closed tab to its previous state.
2. Access the Recently Closed Tabs Menu
If you can’t find the Undo Close Tab feature, you can access the Recently Closed Tabs menu by following these steps:
1. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the History sidebar, click on “Recently Closed” to view a list of recently closed tabs.
4. Click on the desired tab to open it.
This method allows you to view and recover all recently closed tabs in one place.
3. Enable the Recently Closed Tabs Extension
If you frequently close tabs and want a more convenient way to manage them, you can enable the Recently Closed Tabs extension for Chrome. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Chrome Web Store (chrome://extensions/).
2. Enable “Developer mode” at the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on “Load unpacked” and select the folder containing the extension.
4. Once installed, the extension will add a “Recently Closed Tabs” button to the Chrome toolbar.
5. Click on the button to view and restore recently closed tabs.
4. Use the Chrome Task Manager
The Chrome Task Manager can also help you find and close recently closed tabs. Here’s how to use it:
1. Press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd + Option + E` (Mac) to open the Task Manager.
2. In the “Processes” tab, find the “chrome.exe” process and click on it.
3. Click on “End Process” to close the process.
4. Restart Chrome and use the Undo Close Tab feature or the Recently Closed Tabs menu to recover the closed tabs.
5. Set a Longer Session Restore Time
If you want to increase the chances of recovering recently closed tabs, you can set a longer session restore time. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window to open the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down and click on “Advanced” to expand the section.
4. Under “System,” click on “Open the advanced system settings.”
5. In the System Properties window, go to the “Advanced” tab.
6. Under the “Startup and Recovery” section, click on “Settings.”
7. In the System startup and recovery window, check the “Restore previous windows session” option and set a longer time for the “Time to show restore details” option.
8. Click “OK” to save the changes and restart Chrome.
By following these methods, you can easily get rid of recently closed tabs on Chrome and manage your browsing sessions more efficiently.
