Ditch the mouse with this Chrome extension
Vimium is a Chrome extension that lets you browse with keyboard shortcuts. Press F to click any link, J/K to scroll, and G to jump to page ends. Fast, simple, a
If you spend a lot of time on your computer, you quickly learn that the mouse is the bottleneck. Keeping your hands on the keyboard is faster, more comfortable, and keeps you in flow — the same reason I launch apps with a Hyper Key instead of Alt-Tab. That’s why I use a Chrome extension called Vimium (V-I-M-I-U-M). It’s not a full Vim emulator, but for browsing, it’s a game-changer.
Here’s what I actually use:
- Press F: Every clickable element on the page gets a two- or three-letter code (like LK). Type the code, and it’s as if you clicked it. No hunting with the cursor.
- J and K: Scroll down and up, respectively. Simple, consistent, and fast.
- Capital G: Jump straight to the bottom of the page.
- G then G: Jump straight to the top.
That’s it. No configuration, no learning curve. Just a few keys that replace the most common mouse actions. If you’re still clicking around, try Vimium for a day. Your hands will thank you.