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Performance

Chrome frees up memory to make browsing smoother

Memory Saver automatically frees up memory from tabs you haven’t used in a while. This gives active tabs and other apps more computer resources and keeps Chrome speedy. You can manage Memory Saver and which sites it frees up memory from in settings.

  1. If you want to manage Memory Saver, open and click Performance.
  2. Open your tabs and browse as usual.
  3. Let Memory Saver do the rest.
Image of a notification that Memory Saver has saved memory.
Image of a notification that Memory Saver has saved memory.
Image of a notification that Memory Saver has saved memory.

Performance

Conserve battery power when you’re unplugged

Running low on battery and don’t have a charger nearby? Energy Saver helps your battery last longer when you’re on the go.

  1. While your laptop is unplugged, browse as usual.
  2. When you have 20% battery left, Energy Saver automatically turns on to earn you some extra time.
  3. If you want to manage Energy Saver, open and click Performance.
Image of a notification that Energy Saver is turned on
Image of a notification that Energy Saver is turned on
Image of a notification that Energy Saver is turned on

Chrome Tip

Read it later to save computer memory now

The Reading List is a bonus way to save computer memory. Add open tabs you want to come back to later to your reading list, then close the tab to get a memory boost.

  1. When you’re on a site you want to read later, like news, open the side panel and select Reading list.
  2. Click Add current tab to add the website to your list.
  3. Then close the tab to free up memory.
Image of expanded Chrome side panel with reading list selected.
Image of expanded Chrome side panel with reading list selected.
Image of expanded Chrome side panel with reading list selected.

Explore more features

  • May 2023

    Customize Chrome, your way.

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    Image of a notification that Memory Saver has saved memory.
    Image of a notification that Memory Saver has saved memory.
  • January 2023

    Organize and prioritize as you browse with the side panel

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    Expanded side panel showing the Reading List
    Expanded side panel showing the Reading List
  • November 2022

    Save money and time as you shop.

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    Example of how to price track a product
    Example of how to price track a product
  • September 2022

    Get a productivity boost from organized tabs

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    An example of how to create a Tab Group
    An example of how to create a Tab Group
  • July 2022

    Find out more about an image with Google Lens

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    An example of how to use Google Lens
    An example of how to use Google Lens
  • May 2022

    Jump back into your past research and find what

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    An example of how to Resume your journey
    An example of how to Resume your journey
  • March 2022

    Protect yourself online with Safety check.

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    Chrome browser window showing the security and privacy safety check view.
    Chrome browser window showing the security and privacy safety check view.
  • January 2022

    Easily share links with others – or yourself.

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    Chrome browser window showing the share link panel.
  • December 2021

    Sharing a link? Skip to the good part.

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