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Google has announced a number of new Chrome features that could help performance.

Features include a performance detection tool that will send you a notification showing background tabs that might be using extra resources and give you a quick fix.

There are a few browsers, but Google’s Chrome and Apple’s Safari are probably the most popular. Unfortunately, while Chrome has a number of great features built in, from being able to access all your tabs on any device you’re on, to being able to search using Google Lensmay be a little energy hungry.

Apple MacBooks offers great battery life and Windows PCs they’re also behind now, with AI PCs from Samsung and Lenovo all offering battery improvements, but you still don’t want something like your browser eating up those precious hours.

Fortunately, Google has announced new performance features for Chrome that should help you get the most out of the browser. The new features were revealed on Google Keyword blog and raised by Android Authorityand include a performance detection tool. This way, Chrome proactively identifies potential performance issues and provides you with a solution.

You may receive a “Performance Issue Alert” notification to speed up the tab you’re running, and a pop-up indicating which background tabs may be using additional resources. The popup will have a “Fix Now” option, which will disable the other tabs and give you a faster experience. If that doesn’t sound like something you’d like, you can turn off Performance Detection in your settings.

Chrome’s Memory Saver feature has also been updated, now offering three modes: Moderate, Balanced, and Maximum. In Moderate mode, tabs will be disabled based on your system needs, while Balanced mode takes into account your browsing habits and system needs. Maximum mode will disable tabs faster than Moderate or Balanced. You can select which mode you want to use by going to Chrome’s Settings menu and selecting “Performance.”

Last but not least, there is now even more customization available in Chrome’s performance controls, such as specifying which websites should always stay active. All in all, the new features should make for a better overall browser experience, and we’re definitely here for that.