{"id":22238,"date":"2022-12-09T13:25:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T13:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/09\/google-chrome-introduces-new-modes-to-save-energy-and-memory\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T13:25:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T13:25:29","slug":"google-chrome-introduces-new-modes-to-save-energy-and-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/09\/google-chrome-introduces-new-modes-to-save-energy-and-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Chrome introduces new modes to save energy and memory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why it matters:<\/strong> Google Chrome’s reputation as a memory hog has been a running joke for years. Google’s latest attempt to fight the problem is a pair of new modes that help its browser conserve RAM for multitasking and battery life for laptops. <\/p>\n

The latest version of Google Chrome introduces<\/a> new modes to save memory and energy. The update will roll out globally over the next several weeks for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS users.<\/p>\n

Those with a lot of open tabs can activate Memory Saver mode to free up RAM from tabs they aren’t using. Inactive tabs will reload when needed again.<\/p>\n

The setting should create a smoother experience in active tabs and save memory for applications outside of Chrome<\/a>. Google says Memory Saver mode is useful when keeping Chrome open in the background while running other intensive software like video editing or games.<\/p>\n

Energy Saver mode can limit certain effects on websites like videos, animations, and background activity to save laptop battery life. The feature automatically engages when a laptop’s battery level falls below 20 percent, but users can manually toggle it.<\/p>\n

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Controls for both modes appear in Chrome’s three-dot menu on the top right corner of the window. When engaged, Memory Saver mode appears as a notification on the right side of the address bar, while Energy Saver displays a leaf icon in a menu to the right of the address bar.<\/p>\n

This isn’t the first time Google has tweaked Chrome to improve performance and battery life. In July, a feature was discovered<\/a> that effectively pauses inactive tabs by tightening restrictions on JavaScript code that users haven’t touched in a while. The functionality applies to desktop and mobile versions of Chrome, while the latest update only affects the browser on computers.<\/p>\n

Google’s announcement this week comes shortly after it revealed<\/a> new search functionality for Chrome. Users with Chrome version 108.0.5359.95 and later can use the address bar to search their history, open tabs, and bookmarks. Type @bookmarks, @tabs, or @history into the address bar to search each one, respectively.<\/p>\n

The new feature should help users who are sifting through many open tabs or who need to recall a website they previously visited. Chrome’s history section already has a search bar, but the update moves this functionality to the main access bar for faster access.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n