Page Parking: Multi-Tab Obsession Common Among Millennials

Summary: People open numerous tabs in rapid succession as a strategy to save time. The tabs serve as a memory aid.

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Kate Moran is a Senior User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. She conducts research and leads training seminars to help digital product teams expand and improve their UX practice. Her research findings and recommendations are informed by her background in information theory and design, as well as her development experience.

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