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Re: Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?

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Post by ams6110 »

I have a home.html file that is my browser default page. It has all the links I use regularly, organized in a few columns that I think make sense, but more honestly I use it mainly by muscle memory. It also has input fields for a couple of different search engines.

It's very simple, no javascript and just a tiny bit of CSS.

Any time I want to update it, add a link, etc. I just use a text editor.

Re: Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?

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Post by ikawe »

I probably have 500 bookmarks. I never click on them though.

Instead I (ab)use bookmarks as a way to increase the weight of URLs in chrome's navigation bar autocomplete/suggestion algorithm.

e.g. If you find that you're going to a site's homepage and clicking three times, instead once you get to the actual page you want, bookmark it. You can even give it a more memorable name, like "standup hangout" and then watch it autocomplete from the address bar next time you start to type the URL.

Re: Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?

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Post by stevewillows »

In my Bookmarks bar I have 'General', which breaks down into about fifteen categories. Each of those is broken down into several folders --- its very organized. I go through it once a year or so to clear out links I'm certain I won't need in the future (usually project ideas).

I use Bookmark Box to sync with other browsers by way of Dropbox. Its not perfect, but it works.

For the rest of the Bookmarks bar I have my most common links -- a few spreadsheets (in Drive), some web apps, and a folder for forums I frequent. I also have a bookmarket for Pepperplate, which I use on a regular basis.

Re: Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?

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Post by scarface74 »

Yes. But, except for work related URLs, I rarely go back and use them.

If it is an interesting web site with good articles, I subscribe to the RSS feed.

My bookmarks stay synced between my iPhone and Chrome on Windows using Apple's iCloud Chrome plug in. It stays synced between Chrome on different computers using my Chrome account.

Re: Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?

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Post by rdpollard »

I use bookmarks to keep track of the hundreds of client-specific subdomains on a site I manage for work. I start typing the name of the client in Chrome's search bar and I've got instant access to the URL. I can't think of a better way to handle that (though I'm open to suggestions if you're using something better).
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