Brave Browser
Privacy-focused browser with built-in ad blocking
Brave Browser Cheatsheet
Brave Shields
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Shields Up | Enable all protections |
| Trackers & ads | Block cross-site trackers |
| Fingerprinting | Randomize browser fingerprint |
| HTTPS upgrade | Upgrade connections to HTTPS |
| Cookie blocking | Block third-party cookies |
| Script blocking | Disable JavaScript per site |
Brave Rewards
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| BAT tokens | Earn by viewing private ads |
| Auto-contribute | Support creators automatically |
| Tip | One-time tips to creators |
| Brave Wallet | Built-in crypto wallet |
Search Engines
| Engine | Description |
|---|---|
| Brave Search | Default private search |
| Standard web search | |
| DuckDuckGo | Privacy-focused search |
| Startpage | Anonymous Google results |
| Bing | Microsoft search |
Brave Browser Shortcuts
Tab Management
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘T | New tab |
| ⌘W | Close tab |
| ⌘⇧T | Reopen closed tab |
| ⌘1-8 | Switch to tab 1-8 |
| ⌘9 | Switch to last tab |
| ⌃Tab | Next tab |
| ⌃⇧Tab | Previous tab |
| ⌘⌥← | Previous tab |
| ⌘⌥→ | Next tab |
Brave Features
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘⇧B | Toggle bookmarks bar |
| ⌘⌥B | Bookmark manager |
| ⌘D | Bookmark current page |
| ⌘Y | History |
| ⌘⇧Delete | Clear browsing data |
| ⌘⇧N | New private window |
| ⌘⌥N | New private window with Tor |
Developer Tools
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘⌥I | Open Developer Tools |
| ⌘⌥J | Open Console |
| ⌘⌥U | View page source |
| ⌘⌥C | Inspect element |
| ⌘⇧M | Toggle device toolbar |