This could come in handy.
With version 108 of the Google Chrome web browser, Google is introducing Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes to improve the browser’s performance and extend battery life, respectively.
If users head to Settings, they’ll see a new “Performance” menu in the sidebar. The Memory Saver “frees up memory from inactive tabs” so that active websites have the “smoothest possible experience” and other running apps get “more computer resources.” Inactive tabs will remain visible, and when an inactive tab is reopened, it’ll reload automatically.
To the right of the address bar, Chrome will note when “Memory Saver is on” with a speed dial icon. The application keeps track of how many kilobytes of memory has been freed up for other tabs, and Google says “Chrome uses up to 30 percent less memory” as a result. Users can also turn it off from this prompt.
An “Always keep these sites active” list underneath the settings toggle lets users prevent Chrome from deactivating certain sites. Google recommends using the Memory Saver to “keep your active video and gaming tabs running smoothly.”
Users can also reduce power consumption and extend battery life by enabling Energy Saver. This limits background activity and image capture rate. Visual effects, such as animations, smooth scrolling, and video frame rates, will also be reduced.
Google notes how users “may notice changes in gaming and video performance.” Energy Save is noted to the right of the Omnibox with a leaf icon. They can turn it on manually at anytime or have it remain functioning in the background.
Memory and Energy Saver is rolling out with Google Chrome 108 on Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks globally “over the next several weeks,” albeit a Linux release date has yet to be announced.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Google