This is a review of the top announcements from today’s keynote.

Hangouts

Google previously had a rather fragmented messaging offering. There was Google+, which had group video chats and text chats, and Google/Gmail Chat, which focused on text chat, but had basic video/voice functionality. These two services worked in similar ways, but were completely separate.

The new Google Hangouts plans to change that by unifying the two communication platforms. This explains the odd changes recently made to chat history.

Maps

Maps is receiving a major makeover, with a focus on providing a customized experience. The map is interactive and helps you discover related and interesting places. For example, landmarks that you visit more often (such as restaurants that you leave 5 star reviews for) will appear more prominently.

The new Maps experience (Credit: Google)

The new Maps is currently in beta preview and is invite-only. You can request an invite by going here.

Photos

Google+ Photos has been updated with new features like Auto Highlight (automatically determine which photos are the best and put them front and center), 15 GB free storage for full size photos (unlimited storage for standard resolution), and Auto Enhance (automatic enhancements to photos).

Google Play Music All Access Streaming

Google Play Music is introducing a new all-access unlimited streaming radio service, competing directly with services like Pandora and Spotify. The new service also lets users listen to any song or album on Google Play.

A 30-day trial is available, but afterwards it will cost $9.99 a month, or $7.99 a month if you sign up before June 30.

Google Play Games

Similar to features of Apple’s Game Center and Microsoft’s Xbox Live, Google Play Games includes features like cloud save (save game on one device, resume on another), leaderboards, achievements, and multiplayer gaming.

Google also announced exciting new features for developers, including Android Studio, an IDE forked from IntelliJ made specifically for Android app development, and a pilot test program for new apps.

A pure-Android Nexus-edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 will also be available on June 26 for $649 unlocked from the Google Play Store.

What was your favorite announcement from day 1 of Google I/O 2013?

Microsoft is hoping to change that and just confirmed rumors of Windows Blue, which will now simply be called Windows 8.1. The company didn’t reveal much about it except that a public preview will be available on June 26 and that it will be a free update for Windows 8 and Windows RT.

While not officially confirmed by Microsoft yet, Windows 8.1 is expected to feature the return of the Start button (but not necessarily the Start menu), a boot-to-desktop option, additional Modern UI apps (like a calculator and a file manager), improved multi-tasking, and a split screen Snap mode.

What do you think of Windows 8? If you haven’t upgraded yet, what are your reasons for not doing so? What features are you hoping for with Windows 8.1? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

Gmail has begun testing a new interface for viewing chat history. Previously, chats were listed in the format Chat with Name (# lines) and the conversations themselves were stored just like an email. You could even reply to them by sending an email reply.

The new Gmail chat logs no longer display the line count. The last one still uses the old interface.

New conversations are now viewed with a different interface and are no longer treated as emails. Gone are the traditional email buttons, like Archive, Delete, and Labels. Also gone is the line count. Instead, there are now buttons to Delete messages history and Resume chat. Timestamps are displayed only when the mouse cursor hovers over a message.

Similar to Facebook, your entire chat history (since the update) will be loaded.  Scrolling to the top of the chat will continue to load more chats with the same user. Unlike Facebook however, the chat history viewer has a listing for every conversation session (like before), even though it ends up loading the entire history regardless of which one you select.

The new chat logs

Unfortunately, there is no way to delete a single message or conversation session. It’s delete all or nothing. Clicking the Delete messages history button will trigger a warning dialog asking the user to confirm the action. Deleted messages skip the trash. Because your entire chat history is shown together, this will delete your entire history with this contact.

Deleted chat logs now skip the trash

For whatever reason, chats now appear in your Sent Mail folder and Gmail removed the option to disable chat history.

On the mobile Gmail app (Android), each line of the conversation is stored as a different reply in the conversation thread. The reply count for that thread is the line count.

The Gmail app on Android displays each line as a different threaded reply.

The new interface has not yet been rolled out to all users and only applies to new conversations. Any old conversations you’ve had are left unchanged.

Are you seeing the new interface yet? What do you think of it? Do you prefer the old one?

The settings page lets you enable or disable the extension’s features.

Enable or disable features of the extension

YouTube labels which videos you already watched, but it does not automatically hide them. YouTweak can allow you to manually remove them or automatically do so.

Remove all watched videos from the feed

The extension adds a button next to each video in the feed to manually remove videos.

YouTweak also allows you to disable videos from autoplaying, while still allowing them to buffer.

Unlike the hd parameter, which only works for 720p HD, YouTweak allows you to set the default quality for videos.

What do you think of YouTweak for YouTube? Have another extension to suggest? Share with us in the comments.

YouTube URLs accept various parameters to change the video player’s behavior. Parameters can be added to both regular video URLs as well as the embed code.

Table of Contents

• URL and Code Generator
• Master List of Parameters
  • Website URLs
  • Embed URLs

• What are Parameters?
• Website URL Parameters
• Embed URL Parameters

URL Generator

I have developed an easy to use URL/embed code generator. Simply select which options you would like and copy the URL or embed code provided. It includes all the options that are explained in this post.

Master List of Parameters

This is a master list of all the parameters that are covered in this post.

Website URLs

The regular video pages accept these parameters.

Embed URLs

The embed video player accepts these parameters. The embed code is simply a frame, so the URL can be visited directly for a full size player (fits the entire browser window).

View each parameter’s individual section on this page for an example of it being used.

Default values for parameters are excluded from this table. Not all parameters are compatible with each other.

What are Parameters?

URL parameters (or a URL query string) are extra pieces of data that are passed to a dynamic website, such as YouTue. A YouTube URL that looks like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr4JwPb99qU&list=UUK8sQmJBp8GCxrOtXWBpyEA&index=1 has the following parameters:

Newer embed codes are frames to a special embed URL. An embed code snippet that looks like this:

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Zr4JwPb99qU?rel=0&vq=hd720" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe>

is a frame to http://www.youtube.com/embed/Zr4JwPb99qU?rel=0&vq=hd720 and has the following parameters:

Parameters are added after a question mark and separated with ampersands (&). It is up the website to decide what to do with each parameter. Some parameters do absolutely nothing and are there simply for statistics.

Website URL Parameters

These are parameters added to regular website URLs. There will usually already be at least one parameter (the video ID).

Play HD Video

By default, YouTube automatically plays whichever quality level is best suited to your internet connection. However, if you want to force it to play HD, add the hd parameter. This parameter will force the 720p HD version to play, regardless of the quality of your connection.

If 720p is not available, then this parameter does nothing. There is no parameter to force 1080p or any other quality levels.

View the hd parameter in action

Skip to Specific Time

By default, YouTube videos play from the beginning. The t parameter lets you specify a time in this format: (#)m(#)s. For example, to start the video at 1:19, you would use t=1m19s.

View the t (time) parameter in action

View Playlist of Channel’s Uploaded Videos

YouTube’s previous design had an easy way to view a playlist of all of of the uploader’s videos simply by clicking a button next to their name. However, this has been removed in the latest design. Fortunately, this playlist still exists under the list parameter with the value of UL.

View a video with a playlist of all uploaded videos by that channel

Embed URL Parameters

The current version of video embed codes is simply a frame to a special full size video player. This player can be viewed like any other webpage or can be embedded into another page. If the uploader has disabled embedding, none of these will work.

This article only covers the newest frame embed method, which can load either a normal Flash player (ActionScript 3) or the HTML5 player. My original article covers some parameters that are exclusive to the older Flash object embed method and the older player, both of which still work but are not recommend.

Click the parameter name in the tables to view an example of it being used, along with example code.

Autoplay Video

Regular video URLs automatically play. However, by default, the embed URL does not autoplay. To force it to autoplay, use the autoplay parameter and set it to 1.

Loop Video

Embed video URLs, like regular URLs, will not autoplay. However, this can be changed with the parameter loop set to 1.

This parameter has limited support in the newest player and requires the list parameter be present as well. To loop a single video, set list equal to the video ID.

If you want to loop videos on the regular website, you can use one of the numerous browser extensions and third party websites available.

High Quality Video

By default, YouTube will select the video quality that’s best suited to your internet connection. However, the vq parameter can force a specific quality.

Of course, if the specified quality level does not exist, this parameter does nothing. There is no parameter for 1080p.

Show Captions

By default, YouTube will use the user’s selected closed captioning option. However, the parameter cc_load_policy set to 1 will override this.

Disable Related Videos

When a video is complete, the player displays links to related videos. The parameter rel set to 0 disables this.

Start From Specific Point

Start the video from a specific point with the start parameter set to an integer number of seconds (measured from 0:00).

End at Specific Point

Stop the video at a specific point with the end parameter set to an integer number of seconds (measured from 0:00).

Autohide Controls

By default, the video progress bar fades away after the video begins playing. The autohide parameter can change this behavior.

Hide Controls and Flash Loading

By default, Flash loads immediately when the page loads and video controls are visible. The controls parameter chan change this behavior.

Disable Fullscreen

The parameter fs set to 0 hides the fullscreen button. This does not work with the HTML5 player.

Show or Hide Annotations

The iv_load_policy parameter lets you specify whether or not annotations should be shown by default.

Disable Keyboard Controls

By default, the player supports the following keyboard controls:

• Spacebar – pause
• Arrow Left: Jump back 10% in the current video
• Arrow Right: Jump ahead 10% in the current video
• Arrow Up: Volume up
• Arrow Down: Volume Down

The parameter disablekb set to 1 disables keyboard controls. This does not work with the HTML5 player.

Hide YouTube Logo

By default, a YouTube logo and link appears in the video control bar. The parameter modestbranding set to 1 hides this. A link to YouTube still appears in the title bar.

Hide Title Bar

When the mouse cursor hovers over the player or the video is paused, a title bar appears at the top, containing the video title, uploader name, and a link back to YouTube. The parameter showinfo set to 0 hides this.

Play List of Videos

The parameter playlist accepts a comma separated list of video IDs which will play in order as a playlist. The first video to play is the video ID specified in the URL (after embed).

Play a Saved List of Videos

The parameter list and listType can play search results, a user’s uploaded videos, or a saved playlist. No video ID is required.

Use Light Theme

The default player is dark. Set the theme parameter to light for a lighter-white theme.

Use White Progress Bar

The default progress bar is red. Set the color parameter to white to have it white instead.

Setting this to white prevents modestbranding from working.

As an extra bonus, here’s an example with a light theme, a white progress bar, the title bar hidden, and autoplay.

Did I Miss a Parameter?

YouTube is constantly making changes. I will continue to update this article (as well as the URL generator) to reflect these changes.

Did I miss a parameter? Is a listed parameter no longer working (make sure its not simply a conflict with another)? Tell me about it by leaving a comment.

It certainly did hurt to make a relatively long-term switch without giving BlackBerry 10 a real chance. After all, for more than a year I spent significant time at BBGeeks.com speculating about how BlackBerry 10 would fare in the marketplace. Now I was going to leave without realizing the payoff? Again, the decision was not made lightly.

After a year of using both a BlackBerry 9930 and an iPhone 4, I ditched both and went with the Samsung Galaxy S3. After five months with the device, and after seeing what BlackBerry 10 has to offer, I have to say that it was the right decision. But that doesn’t mean it will continue to the be the right decision a year from now.

There are certain things that BlackBerry 10 can improve on that would bring me back to the platform. It is understandable that they did not have many of these elements at launch — they had to focus on certain elements while sacrificing others. They also need to build up a stronger user base. But in a year’s time they could be in a better position, and perhaps can woo me back with a few upgrades. Here are a few that could play to their benefit.

1. Conspicuously absent apps

Contrary to popular belief, the issue with BlackBerry apps is not that they have too few. It’s that they’re missing some of those that truly enhance a smartphone experience. And unfortunately, BlackBerry 10 does not yet have some of the apps I use most often:

• Netflix, perhaps the most conspicuously absent
• Starbucks
• Spotify
• Amazon Instant Video
• Instagram
• Words with Friends
• Hotel Tonight

This is just a personal list, too. There are many that others use — including nearly every streaming video app — that are absent from this list. In some instances, BlackBerry users have reported porting Android apps. But oftentimes the apps just don’t provide the same seamless experience they do on Android.

BlackBerry has a great selection of apps available, but its missing a few critical ones.

While BlackBerry has done a good job of wooing developers and creating a large library of apps, it still doesn’t have some of those that I use on my smartphone every day. It’s tough to justify switching in that case. A wider user base, though, could prompt these companies to develop for BlackBerry 10.

2. Better Google integration

The reason I switched to Android mostly centered on my usage of Google services. As a Gmail users whose main IM client is Google Talk, who uploads files to Google Drive, who will use Google Reader until the day they shut it down, who keeps dates on Google Calendar, and who keeps his entire music library uploaded to Google Music, switching to a Google device made all the sense in the world. But that doesn’t mean another platform can’t win me over.

Surprisingly enough, iOS does a decent job of this. Its Gmail app is superior to native integration — just as I imagine it’d be for BlackBerry. At this point, unfortunately, there are few Google app options for BlackBerry 10. The more of those they get, the less attached to Android I become. I imagine that’s the same for many current Android users. As you’ll see in No. 5, though, this could change even without direct Google involvement.

3. Customizable home screen

When BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins took a jab at iOS, it seemed like a poor attempt to garner attention. Despite any shortcomings in Apple’s iOS, it is still far, far preferred to anything BlackBerry has released. It is clear that Heins was simply noting the new interface that BlackBerry 10 brings to the table. But even then, they could have done better.

From all that I gather, the home screen panes — in itself a good idea — basically tackle your most recently opened apps. The ability to create a custom tile-based homescreen might be a better idea. Better still is integrating tiles with app icons, in the same manner that Android handles widgets.

The overall point: don’t force users to adopt a certain interface. There is a reason that HTC’s Sense UI doesn’t receive gold marks among its Android competitors. It forces too much on them. BlackBerry 10 will be better off for users with greater home screen customization. They’re certainly on the right track, though, so smoother integration is hopeful for the future.

4. More device variety

The Galaxy S3 works so well for user like me, who read a lot and watch plenty of video. The larger screen enhances those experiences greatly, making the bulky size worth the trade-off. All around the cellular world, manufacturers are creating larger and larger devices. You’ll see these 5-inch screens on devices not just from Samsung, but also from LG and ZTE. They certainly represent the latest consumer craze.

When you look at your preferred carrier for BlackBerry 10 phones you’ll see that lone model, the BlackBerry Z10. It’s not a small phone by any measure, but it still doesn’t push the limits of smartphone size, like the S3 or the Galaxy Note 2. Given BlackBerry’s history of device variety, though, there’s a decent chance we will see larger models — phablets, if you will — in the future. Knowing that one could come down the road especially discourages me, and many others, from buying now.

5. Wider use of HTML5

There is no doubt that HTML5 will affect our total web experience in a few years. Still in its infancy, HTML5 offers many options that weren’t available in previous HTML releases. The biggest advantage is the ability to create app-like experiences in mobile browsers. We’re already starting to see this — by most accounts the Facebook experience is better through BlackBerry’s web browser than it is through the app.

As HTML 5 usage grows, BlackBerry could benefit. They’re wired for HTML5 development, so as it gets better they can integrate services that don’t have apps available. Thankfully, this will be a natural progression. The wider use of HTML5 will benefit BlackBerry in the long run.

While each of these issues holds me back from switching to BlackBerry 10 any time soon, there is an upshot: each of these factors is correctable in the future. Gaining a critical mass of users will encourage more app development, taking care of No. 2 and 3. Natural progression could take care of Nos. 4 and 5. Licensing agreements, which could come along with a large audience, would knock out No. 1. All of this is within BlackBerry’s grasp.

Again, the decision to switch away from BlackBerry was not taken lightly. But after running BBGeeks.com for nearly five years, we decided to take a different direction with the site. Now that we cover all mobile platforms on MobileMoo, my device repertoire just got larger. Yet BlackBerry is still my original smartphone. It is my sincere hope that a year from now I’m pleading with my boss to get me another line, with a BlackBerry 10 device.

Google Maps – Treasure Mode

Google leads the way by starting their April Fools shenanigans a day early. On March 31, Google announced that their Street View Team found a treasure map belonging to the infamous pirate, William “Captain” Kidd. They digitally scanned the entire map and released it as a new Treasure Mode for Google Maps. Google is asking users around the globe to work together to decipher the map and find the hidden treasure.

What’s with this giant chicken wing in the lower Manhattan?

Can you find all the clues to reveal the hidden treasure? Like last year’s Google Maps for NES, this one actually works.

Look for treasure through Street View

YouTube was Actually a Contest

Over 70 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. What if YouTube was actually a video contest this whole time? YouTube announced on March 31 that on April 1, the submission period of the contest will be over and the decade long judging process will begin. In the year 2023, the site will relaunch, revealing the video crowned as the Best Video Ever Uploaded, and nothing else.

A live show on April 1st announced the nominees. It is 12 hours long (and another 12 hours daily for the next 2 years!) and features nothing but two people reading off the names and descriptions of thousands of videos and showing occasional clips. The fact that they actually made this makes this (along with the Treasure Map above) one of the most elaborate pranks Google has ever done.

Google Nose Beta

Wouldn’t it be great to just search something and be able to smell it? Or search for something simply by letting your smartphone smell it?

Google Nose (Beta) what Waffles smell like

Gmail Blue

Tired of your boring old Gmail? Try Gmail Blue! It’s the same Gmail… only everything is blue. The compose button, your emails, the Gmail logo… all blue.

Does anyone feel like they’re poking fun of Microsoft with this name? Windows Blue? Or perhaps Facebook?

Google+ Photos +Emoticon

What better way to express how you feel than with :), :P, :O, and :/. Now you can embed these straight into your photos on Google+!

Embed emoticons into Google+

Google SCHMICK

Google SCHMICK (Simple Complete House Makeover Internet Conversion Kit) lets you redecorate you house in Street View.

Redecorate your home

Google Trends – Cold Searches

Google Trends shows hot searches, however today, Google added a new “cold searches” section. This section includes things like “prom scrunchies” and “Do my legs look fat, or is it just that my jeans are too tight?”.

Cold searches

Google Play – New “Awesome” Application

In the Google Play Developer Console, there is a new button next to the “Add new application” button, called “Add new awesome application“.

Have Google engineers build your app for you

Google Analytics

Google Analytics reports that 41 visitors from the Control Room of the International Space Station are actively browsing your site. Check the map on the Real Time Stats page.

41 visitors from the Space Station!

There will also be new data export options coming in the next few weeks, including 3.5″ floppy and carrier pigeon.

Google Fiber to the Pole

Kansas City can now hang around Google Fiber utility poles and receive access to the super fast fiber optic network. They don’t even have to go home anymore.

Google Wallet Mobile ATM

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have easy access to your cash from anywhere? With Google Wallet Mobile ATM, you can!

Levity Algorithm

Make the workplace more fun with Levity. “The New Hotness” is a much better subject than “HR Memo”.

Bing Basic

Bing published a blog post introducing Bing Basic. While the blog post doesn’t mention Google at all, it is obviously poking fun of Google, because if you try to search for “google” on Bing.com, you get this:

Look familiar?

Clicking the “I’m Feeling Confused” box will bring up the search results page for “Bing April Fools”.

One of the four hover info boxes

Twttr

Twitter announced two tiers of service. The free service will now be called “Twttr”, and will only allow consonants. If you want to be able to use vowels, upgrade to “Twitter” for just $5/month.

There will also be an option to purchase one extra character, so a tweet can be 141 characters instead of just 140. The price of the extra character depends on the popularity of that particular character.

Wll y b pgrdng r styng wth Twttr?

Vimeow

What’s the internet for? That’s right, cat videos. Vimeo is now Vimeow.

New Shows on Hulu

Hulu announced new classic shows premiering in April, including The Itchy and Scratchy Show (from the Simpsons) and Space Teens (from How I Met Your Mother).

Reddit Acquires Team Fortress 2

Reddit announced that they finally acquired Team Fortress 2. The days of using words to engage with others on Reddit are over.

Sony “Animalia” for Pets

Sony announced their new “Animalia” line of products, designed specifically for pets.

Shibasphere Game Console

Toshiba announced its game-changing game console, the Shibasphere.

Skype into Space

Skype now works in space, with features like automatic video orientation and extreme gravity resilience.

Netflix Categories

Netflix introduced some absurd categories, such as “Movies That Are In English But Still Require Subtitles” and “Movies Featuring An Epic Nicolas Cage Meltdown”.

Introducing the iWatch

The much-rumored iWatch is finally here. AppleInsider.ru released the following video, spoofing Apple’s introduction videos.

Samsung Eco Trees

Samsung introduced a new air purifier that runs on solar energy. It’s called the Samsung SMART Eco Tree. The intake carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

It does everything a normal tree does, and nothing else! Order today!

RunKeeper for iPad

The next revolution in running is here.

Roku Streaming Shades

Roku introduces the first wearable Roku player. Now you can watch Netflix and play Angry Birds anywhere.

Nokia Microwave

Nokia introduces its first microwave oven and its called the Nokia 5AM-TH1N6 Constellation.

NameCheap Guesstimator

Order domains, web hosting, and 256024-bit SSL certificates with ease. You don’t even need to think. Guesstimator will do the thinking for you.

Glass-Bottomed Plane from Virgin

Glass-bottomed boat? Yawn… How about a glass-bottomed plane? Now that’s exciting!

The new glass-bottomed plane

ThinkGeek

ThinkGeek is selling an exact model of the Barad-dûr, the Fortress of Sauron.

Help Pay Off the National Debt

Obama is using Crowdtilt and is asking everyone to help pay off the skyrocketing national debt.

A message from the President

In support of this campaign, Oprah says, “Whoever contributes the most gets the presidency in 2016, okay?” Chinese President Xi Jinping supports it too, saying, “We support this idea. Would definitely be sweet to get paid back.”

Special Message from the President

Even the White House is having some fun. The White House released a special video message from the President.

TechAirlines Energy Saving Mode

TechAirlines launched a new energy saving mode. In an effort to conserve energy, we are asking users to view our pages with random letters removed.

Which was your favorite April Fools internet prank of 2013? Is there one you like that I missed? Share with us in the comments.

Every page request takes energy to transmit. The larger the page, the more energy it takes to transmit it over the internet and render it in your browser. Makes sense right?

Every English word contains at least one vowel. So what if we took out all the vowels? It would make the size of each page significantly smaller. And a smaller page, means less energy is needed to transmit and load that page.

A typical webpage would use 20% less energy if all of its vowels were removed.

However, we know forcing everyone to remove vowels like Twitter will cause a lot of angry emails because it will indeed make some articles more difficult to read. Also, why should there be removal of vowels only?

Opt-in button can now be found below

In light of this, we are now allowing users to opt-in to our new energy-saving mode, which removes some letters, be it vowels or consonants, from all our posts (while still being able to maintain its readability) by clicking the button in the box below.  You may opt-out at any time.

Using the energy saving mode we provide you with allows a little bit of energy to be saved, both from your own computer and from our server. And as you know, a little bit of energy saved adds up quickly.

But that’s not all. There are still more perks to using the energy saving mode! Did you know that our energy saving mode can help you train your eyes to decipher gibberish messages from your peers due to missing letters or even typos?

Try it out and let us know what you think! Let’s all save energy, one letter at a time.

We thank you in advance for joining our motion to conserve energy.

This article viewed in Energy Saving Mode

Need an easy touch-friendly way to browse your files? We’ve covered a file manager called Files&Folders in the past. EaseUS FileManager is another free Modern UI file explorer from the Windows Store.

The home screen features links to common folders (Pictures, Music, and Video), your favorites, and recent places.

Home screen of EaseUS FileManager

Viewing a folder

Tapping and holding (or right clicking) any file or folder brings up the app bar at the bottom. You can also pin your favorite files and folders directly to the Windows Start Screen.

App bar options

Unlike Files&Folders, EaseUS FileManager only features a built-in viewer for images. All other media and files will open in their respective  default applications. There is a slideshow feature available for images.

Built-in slideshow feature for images

What do you think of EaseUS FileManager? Do you think Microsoft should have just made their own file manager? Have another app to suggest? Share with us in the comments.

Firefox 20.0 fixed this by adding Private Browsing windows, similar to Chrome’s Incognito Mode. However, what if you wanted to take this one step further and open private tabs alongside normal tabs in the same window (feature found in Opera)?

New Private Windows in Firefox 20

The extension Private Tab does exactly that.  It adds an extra menu option, New Private Tab, and keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+Alt+P.

New Private Tab

When you are in a private tab, the Firefox menu button turns Purple. In addition, the titles of all private tabs are underlined with dots.

A private tab next to a regular tab

Private Tab requires Firefox 20 or higher and does not require a browser restart.

Have another tab management tip to share? Tell us in the comments.