Google has finally rolled out new tools for its Chrome browser it hopes will do less damage to the precious memory and battery performance.
The desktop version of Chrome 110 features new Energy Saver and Memory Saver modes that began a phased rollout within Chrome 108 before the turn of the year.
Apple MacBook Air M2 for £140 off
Amazon is selling the most recent MacBook Air model for 11% off. You can get it for £1,109.
- Amazon
- Save 11%
- Now £1,109
Now everyone globally can access the resource-conserving features on the Windows, Mac and Chromebook versions of the Chrome browser.
Memory Saver will consume up to 30% less memory with the setting enabled and will prevent inactive tabs gobbling down RAM. The tabs will remain open, but will reload to showcase the latest content when you click on that tab rather than just running it all in the background.
A new indicator within the URL bar shows how much memory is being saved, while users will be able to control which tabs remain active despite the memory drain. Some people like to have their messaging sites, like WhatsApp, running at all times, for example.
Meanwhile, Energy Saver mode protects the longevity of your laptop’s battery by limiting background activity and toning down visual effects like smooth scrolling and video frame rates. So, it’ll be a neat setting for gamers who’re looking to prolong the session when battery life is beginning to suffer.
Users can choose to automatically enable this when battery life drops to 20%, or turn it off when their laptop is plugged in.
Chrome 108 is now rolling out everywhere. Let us know if the new Energy Saver and Memory Saver tools give you significant savings.
Do you you still use Google Chrome browser? Or have you been forced to seek alternatives in an effort to reclaim memory and battery life? Let us know @trustedreviews on Twitter.
You might like…
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.