What Does 'Open as Window' Mean in Google Chrome? Should You Enable It?

When using Google Chrome, you may have come across the option to 'Open as window' while creating a shortcut for your favorite website or frequently used folder. But what does this option mean, and should you enable it?

To start with, let's explore how to create a desktop shortcut for Google Chrome on both Mac and Windows 10.

Creating a Desktop Shortcut for Google Chrome on Mac

1. Launch Google Chrome on your Mac.

2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser window.

3. From the drop-down list, navigate to More tools.

4. Select Create shortcut from the options.

5. Choose Add to desktop or Create application shortcuts (depending on your OS).

6. Right-click on Google Chrome and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

Creating a Desktop Shortcut for Google Chrome on Windows 10

1. Launch Google Chrome on your Windows 10 computer.

2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser window.

3. From the drop-down list, navigate to More tools.

4. Select Create shortcut from the options.

5. Right-click on Google Chrome and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

What is 'Open as Window' and Should You Enable It?

When you enable the 'Open as window' option, it allows your desktop shortcut to open a new browser window when you click on it instead of loading the website in the current browser window. This can be useful if you prefer to have multiple websites open at the same time or if you want to easily switch between different websites.

However, some users may not find this feature useful and might prefer to keep their desktop shortcuts as they were previously set up. In such cases, it's best to leave the 'Open as window' option disabled.

What About Naming Your Shortcut?

When creating a desktop shortcut for Google Chrome, you can choose to give your shortcut a new name or stick with the default name provided by the browser. Naming your shortcuts can help keep your desktop organized and make it easier to identify which website or folder each shortcut belongs to.

By following these simple steps, you can create a desktop shortcut for Google Chrome on both Mac and Windows 10. Whether you choose to enable the 'Open as window' option or stick with the default settings, creating desktop shortcuts is an easy way to improve your browsing experience and increase productivity.

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