Firefox’s new Mini Window is every multitasker’s dream – Chrome can’t do this

Mozilla's Firefox has introduced a new feature called Mini Window in their Firefox Nightly browser, which allows users to move tabs or sections of tabs into separate mini windows. This feature is still in beta and currently only available in Firefox Nightly, but it is set to move to stable on November 10. This feature is designed to enhance multitasking abilities, especially for those with limited display space.

Using the Mini Window is simple – users can right-click on an open tab and select "Move Tab to Mini Window" to create a separate mini window. The mini window appears with only the necessary elements like the address bar, back/forward/reload buttons, and window close button, allowing users to focus on the content without distractions. The mini window stays on top of other Firefox windows, ensuring it remains visible while working on other tasks.

The Mini Window feature is particularly useful for users who need to reference a page while working on another. For example, a researcher could have a document open in the main window and reference an article in a Mini Window without constantly switching between the two. Similarly, users can open a favorite search engine or AI service in a Mini Window for quick access.

While Chrome has some similar features, such as Picture-in-Picture mode and Mini Player, Firefox's Mini Window is more versatile and not limited to video and media playback. The closest equivalent in Chrome is saving a website as a web app, but this feature lacks the flexibility and consistency of Firefox's Mini Window. Once available in the stable release, users can simply update to Firefox November 10 to enjoy this convenient multitasking tool.