‘The Times of India’ brings you ‘Hack of the Day’—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and features within your reach—from government websites to everyday apps. In simple terms, it’s simple fixes for smarter living.In today’s digital world, reading online often means battling distractions. Long-form articles, essays, and explainers are frequently buried under layers of clutter — autoplay videos, pop-up ads, moving banners, and endless sidebars that compete for your attention. For anyone trying to focus on the actual text, this can feel overwhelming and even discourage deep reading. That’s where Google Chrome’s Reading Mode comes in. It’s a simple but powerful feature designed to strip away the noise and present a clean, text-first version of the page. By removing unnecessary elements, Reading Mode helps you concentrate on the content itself, making it easier to absorb information, study, or simply enjoy a calmer reading experience. Whether you’re a student tackling research papers, a professional reviewing documentation, or just someone who prefers distraction-free browsing, this hack can transform the way you consume long articles online.
What it solves
Reading Mode eliminates clutter, leaving only the core text. No flashing ads, no autoplay videos — just the words you came to read.
How to use it
1. Open the article in Google Chrome on your computer.2. Right‑click anywhere on the page with text.3. Select “Open in reading mode.”4. Adjust font, spacing, colors, or enable read‑aloud options if needed.5. Read the clean version instead of the full cluttered web page.
important note
Not every page supports Reading Mode. It works best on text-heavy articles, essays, explainers, and documentation pages.