Speed Dial vs. The Bookmarks Bar
Most browsers display a thin bookmarks bar below the address bar. While useful for quick shortcuts, its limited horizontal space restricts you to a few items before hiding the rest in a drop-down menu.
Comparing the Workflows
- Visual Access: Speed dial folders display links as clear grids with icons, which are easier to locate visually than a list of small text links.
- Widgets: The bookmarks bar cannot show widgets (weather forecasts, checklists, and notes).
- Search Engine Switching: The bookmarks bar relies on the default browser engine, whereas speed dial panels allow you to switch search engines on the fly.