A web browser is application software. Is it also known as a client program? It is used to access the Internet, and further to use to view the website.
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How to update Maxthon Browser
Click on the three lines at the top right-hand corner of your Maxthon Browser.
Select the about option.
The Maxthon Browser will automatically start checking updates.
In case there is any update available you will get the message that an update is available
You will get the message that there is an update available as you will click on update now the browser will start the update.
In case there is no update available. You will get the message that your browser is up to date.
Another way to update the browser is to go to the official website of Maxthon Browser.
You can click on the Free Download button. The setup file of the Maxthon Browser will start downloading to the PC.
Now you need to double click on the downloaded file of Maxthon and the browser will be reinstalled to your PC.
This will be an updated version of the Maxthon Browser will be installed.
The difference between both methods is in the second one a new browser will be installed the older settings may get removed and in the first one, the existing browser will get updated.
Features of Maxthon Browser
Resource Sniffer
With the help of this feature, you can save the URL of the work you did till now. Just click on the option at the top. Click on the image, video, audio, or all. Select it and click on download. The image will get downloaded to a separate folder.
Snap
With the help of the snap tool, you can easily take a screenshot of any part of the browser screen. You can copy the screenshots to the paint software and save them for later.
Night Mode
In today’s life, we all work for a very long time on the PC. It is harmful to the eyes of the users. To protect the eyes of users and to minimize the stress of working Maxthon Browser is offering the Night Mode. Due to the Night Mode screen getting dark and the brightness of the screen getting reduced and gives ease to the users.
Passkeeper
The pass keeper facility helps a user to keep the passwords safe. One doesn’t need to remember all the passwords.
Maxthon browser is freeware developed by Maxthon Ltd. Everyone should be aware of its shortcuts, which will help you improve your experience and browse more easily. You will also be able to download the PDF or Excel file from the Download icon below for future reference.
Maxthon Shortcut Keys List
1. Zoom Maxthon Shortcut
Zoom Page / 100%
Ctrl+*
Zoom Page / +20%
Ctrl++
Zoom Page / -20%
Ctrl+-
2.Switch tabs:
Previous tab
F2
Next tab
F3
Previous tab (*)
Ctrl+Left
Next tab (*)
Ctrl+Right
Switch tabs
Ctrl+Tab
Switch tabs in the reverse order
Ctrl+Shft+Tab
Display pages 1-10
Ctrl+1…0
3.Sidebar / Explorer Bar:
Toggle the Search sidebar
Ctrl+E
Toggle the Favorites sidebar
Ctrl+I
Toggle the History sidebar
Ctrl+H
4.Forms:
Save the current form data
Alt+1
Save the current form data as default
Alt+2
Fill in the current form
Alt+Q
5.Ad Hunter:
Send to the filter list
Ctrl+Q
Toggle the popup filter
Alt+I
Toggle the auto popup filter
Alt+P
Toggle the content filter
Alt+C
6. Search Bar:
Move focus to the Search bar and highlight keywords
Ctrl+Shft+F
Search keywords using multiple engines
Shft+Enter
Toggle highlighting of search keywords on the active page
Ctrl+Enter
7. Others:
Open the Collector
Ctrl+G
Add to Favorites
Ctrl+D
Tile windows vertically
Ctrl+T
Toggle the main Menu bar
Ctrl+F11
Move focus to the Address bar & select the current url
Alt+D
Move focus to the Address bar & open the URL list
F4
Hide/Show Maxthon
Alt+`
View the links list of the current page
Alt+L
Lock the current tab
Alt+X
Reopen the last closed tab
Alt+Z
URL keys (*)
F1-F12
8.Refresh:
Refresh
F5
Refresh
Ctrl+R
Refresh
Ctrl+F5
Refresh all tabs
Shft+F5
9.Go To:
Back
Alt+Left
Forward
Alt+Right
Home
Alt+Home
10.Close:
Close the current tab
Ctrl+W
Close the current tab
Ctrl+F4
Close all tabs
Ctrl+Shft+W
Close all tabs except the current one
Ctrl+K
11.Open:
Open a URL
Ctrl+L
Open a URL
Ctrl+O
Open a new window
Ctrl+N
Open a new blank window
F1
Open the home page in a new tab
Ctrl+Shft+H
Open a URL from clipboard in a new tab
Ctrl+Shft+N
12.Save:
Save as…
Ctrl+S
Save HTML
Alt+S
Auto save
Ctrl+Alt+S
13.Edit:
Cut
Ctrl+X
Copy
Ctrl+C
Paste
Ctrl+V
Select all
Ctrl+A
14.General:
Stop
ESC
Stop all tabs
Shft+ESC
Find on this page
Ctrl+F
Print
Ctrl+P
Full screen
F11
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