Google is introducing new Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes to its Google Chrome web browser. | Image: Google
Google’s Chrome desktop web browser has two new performance modes — Memory Saver and Energy Saver — available starting today. The new modes allow users to reduce Chrome’s memory usage by up to 30 percent and extend battery life when a device is running low on power, according to Google.
Memory Saver mode frees up memory from tabs that aren’t currently in use, which should provide a smoother browsing experience. You can also mark important websites as exempt from Memory Saver to keep them operating at max performance.
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Memory Saver mode uses up to 30 percent less memory when active.
Energy Saver mode optimizes potential battery life by limiting background activity and visual effects (such as…