Google Chrome introduces new tools for managing resource-intensive tabs

Google has released an update to the Chrome browser that aims to improve memory performance and optimize the use of tabs. New features have been added to help users better manage resource-consuming tabs. Among the main innovations are Notifications About Performance Problems, as well as improvements to the already existing Memory Saver mode.

A new notification system warns the user if one of the tabs starts to consume more resources than necessary. In this case, as The Verge writes, a small icon in the form of a speedometer appears next to the user's avatar in the toolbar. By clicking on it, you can see a list of tabs causing the problem and choose one of the action options: Reject or Fix now.

In addition to notifications, the Memory Saver mode, which was introduced in Chrome in 2022, has also been updated. This mode automatically freezes inactive tabs to free up computer resources. As Google spokesperson Scott Westover confirmed to The Verge, the Memory Saver modes are now called Moderate, Balanced, and Maximum. As the names suggest, each mode determines the degree of optimization, from more gentle resource management to shutting down unused tabs as quickly as possible.

Moderate mode automatically analyzes system needs and manages tabs. Balanced mode takes into account both system needs and user habits, and the Maximum mode disables tabs immediately after the user is no longer using them. These settings allow you to flexibly control the performance of the browser depending on the user's preferences and the current load on the computer.

To enable the new features, you need to open the Chrome menu, go to the Settings menu and select the Performance tab. You can enable the notification option already there.