Two new features were added to version 108 for Google Chrome. Memory-saver and energy-saver modes are now available for Google Chrome, one of the world’s most widely used browsers. These features for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks have been very useful memory-saver and energy-saver modes. These modes, which will soon be active for everyone, look good for certain situations.
How to turn on the memory-saver mode
The memory-saver mode, which can be turned on from the newly added “Performance” menu in the settings, reduces the memory used by inactive tabs. This helps to relieve computers with limited memory capacity. Google describes itself as follows: “Chrome disables tabs you haven’t used in a while to save your computer’s memory and keep active tabs running smoothly. Your inactive tabs will remain visible. When you reopen an inactive tab, it will automatically reload.”
How to turn on the energy-saver mode
The energy-saver mode focuses specifically on laptops. It reduces Chrome’s load on the system by reducing background activity and some visual effects. When this mode is turned on, the computer uses less power and consequently less energy. The mode can also be set to run only when the laptop battery is below 20 percent or when the laptop is not connected to the mains. Google says the following about this: “Chrome reduces the speed of image capture and other background tasks to maximize device battery life. When Energy Saver is on, it automatically runs when your device is unplugged or has a low battery.”
Unfortunately, both features are not normally included in the settings at the moment. However, you can activate the features right now via the “flags” links below (paste them into the address bar, open them, and select “enable” from the menus that appear). The features, which will soon be visible normally, can make a big difference in some situations.
Memory-saver mode: chrome://flags/#battery-saver-mode-available
Energy-saver mode: chrome://flags/#high-efficiency-mode-available
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