Chrome Dev Tools: How to trace network for a link that opens a new tab?

Question

I want to trace the network activity that happens when I click on a link. The problem is that the link opens a new tab, and apparently the Dev Tools works per tab it was ope

Answer 1

In Chrome 61.0.3163.100 you now have the following option available. It is accessed by going to the Chrome Dev Tools Settings. It's at the bottom.