Invisible browser tabs get rid of the problem

#tech

People have strong opinions about tabs. news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39428409

Vertical tabs? Horizontal tabs? Both camps find the other incomprehensible. Maybe both are making a valid observation when they react that way to each other!

Having used the following design a while, it feels better in every way:

• Hide the tab bar (you can still cycle tabs with hotkey Ctrl+Tab)
• (Optional) Get an extension such as Tab List Button
  • You won't need it as often as you think – I forgot I had it for months. But it's there when you want some sort of overview.
  • Alternative: a tab sidebar that auto-hides. I don't recommend it unless you're already addicted to vertical tabs.

Why do the tabs need to be visible all the time? It's like saying the Start Menu should be constantly open.