Multitasking is an essential aspect of our working lives, which have become mostly digital. With the need to boost productivity and efficiency, there has been a need to find shortcuts and aids to help with this. Perhaps the simplest thing we do at work or in our daily lives is browsing the web. So, how about learning a trick to make your web browsing more efficient and easy? Split-screen web browsing is a great way to do this. Whether you want to refer to multiple websites at once, compare information, or make the most of your screen space, split-screen browsing allows you to view multiple web pages side by side. In this article, we will explore different ways to achieve split-screen browsing while browsing the web on popular web browsers and operating systems.
Split screen on Windows
1- Using Snap Assist
Open your favorite web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge). Click and hold the title bar of the first browser window. Then drag it to the left or right edge of the screen until it fills half the screen. Release the window, and it will stay in its new location. Open a second browser window and repeat the process on the other side of the screen.
2- Keyboard shortcuts
Open your web browser, and use your keyboard to control the browser. Press the Windows key and the left arrow key to snap the browser window to the left side of the screen. Press the Windows key and the right arrow key to snap the browser to the right side of the screen. Then press the Windows key and the up arrow key, and the browser will return to normal. Open another browser window and repeat the process to snap it to the other side.
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Split Screen on MacOS.
1- Mission Control
Open your web browser (Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox)
Enter Mission Control by swiping up with three fingers on your trackpad or pressing the Mission Control (F3) key on your keyboard.
Drag the browser window to the top of the screen until a new desktop space is created.
Then open another browser window in the new desktop space, and both windows will appear side by side.
2- Full screen and spaces
Open your web browser, then click and hold the full-screen button (the green button) in the upper-left corner of the browser window. Choose “Tile window to left of screen” or “Tile window to right of screen.” Then open another browser window and repeat the process to tile it on the other side.
Split screen on Chromebook
Open your web browser (Google Chrome)
Click and hold the “Maximize window” button (between the minimize and close buttons) in the upper-right corner of the browser window. Select either “Dock on left” or “Dock on right” and then open a second browser window and repeat the process to dock on the other side.
Stand-alone window management tools
If you want more control and flexibility over your split-screen settings, consider using third-party window management tools. Here are some options:
DisplayFusion: This app lets you manage windows precisely, including splitting screens and creating custom window layouts.
AquaSnap: It offers features like snapping, stretching, and arranging windows to help you organize and manage multiple windows efficiently.
Split-screen web browsing is a valuable skill that allows you to increase your productivity and multitasking capabilities. Whether you’re using Windows, MacOS, or Chromebook, the methods described in this article will help you easily enjoy the benefits of split-screen browsing. You can harness the power of multitasking and explore the web with enhanced efficiency and convenience, as you can easily compare information, reference multiple sources, and streamline your online experience.
