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Find out which tabs interfere with the fast operation of your computer.
A new update to the Chrome Desktop browser now lets you see the amount of memory occupied by each tab, which can help you identify which sites are slowing down your laptop.
After introducing the Memory Saver mode in Google Chrome earlier this year, Google released a feature that shows the memory usage of each individual tab when you hover the cursor in the browser. This feature is now available on most desktop platforms, including ChromeOS, Windows, and Mac, as long as you use Google Chrome version 119 or later.
In addition to displaying the domain and page name, Chrome tabs include a mini-report that shows the RAM usage of each page. The report contains information about memory consumption caused by the content displayed on the tab, as well as any background processes consuming memory. If a tab has been inactive for a certain period of time, Chrome will also show whether the tab is paused by the Memory Saver feature to save memory.
Memory usage monitoring promises to be very useful for users who want to see which tabs and processes are potentially slowing down their system. It also provides an easier way to find tab usage statistics, as you no longer need to navigate to the three-dot menu.
As mentioned, this latest update is an extension of Chrome's memory and power saving modes, which were introduced to desktop platforms earlier this year.
Memory Saver mode works by saving memory from tabs that have been inactive for a certain period of time, allowing other tabs on your desktop to work more efficiently. Any inactive tabs will still be visible and will reload when you return to them.
Meanwhile, power-saving mode reduces your PC's battery consumption by limiting visual and background activity, including animations, and lowering the video frame rate. When this mode is enabled, visual performance will be slightly reduced, and you can set the power saving mode to turn on when the battery is up to 20% and when your PC is disconnected from the network. Both modes are enabled by default and can be configured in the Chrome settings sidebar.
A new update to the Chrome Desktop browser now lets you see the amount of memory occupied by each tab, which can help you identify which sites are slowing down your laptop.
After introducing the Memory Saver mode in Google Chrome earlier this year, Google released a feature that shows the memory usage of each individual tab when you hover the cursor in the browser. This feature is now available on most desktop platforms, including ChromeOS, Windows, and Mac, as long as you use Google Chrome version 119 or later.
In addition to displaying the domain and page name, Chrome tabs include a mini-report that shows the RAM usage of each page. The report contains information about memory consumption caused by the content displayed on the tab, as well as any background processes consuming memory. If a tab has been inactive for a certain period of time, Chrome will also show whether the tab is paused by the Memory Saver feature to save memory.
Memory usage monitoring promises to be very useful for users who want to see which tabs and processes are potentially slowing down their system. It also provides an easier way to find tab usage statistics, as you no longer need to navigate to the three-dot menu.
As mentioned, this latest update is an extension of Chrome's memory and power saving modes, which were introduced to desktop platforms earlier this year.
Memory Saver mode works by saving memory from tabs that have been inactive for a certain period of time, allowing other tabs on your desktop to work more efficiently. Any inactive tabs will still be visible and will reload when you return to them.
Meanwhile, power-saving mode reduces your PC's battery consumption by limiting visual and background activity, including animations, and lowering the video frame rate. When this mode is enabled, visual performance will be slightly reduced, and you can set the power saving mode to turn on when the battery is up to 20% and when your PC is disconnected from the network. Both modes are enabled by default and can be configured in the Chrome settings sidebar.
