If your internet browser has become noticeably slower than when you first used it, most of the time Accumulated extensions, cache, and open tabsThis is the cause. We will guide you through the basic cleanup steps to restore speed without reinstalling the program.
Step 1: Clean up extensions
Extensions are the biggest cause of a slow browser. Even extensions that are not in use consume memory in the background. In the address bar chrome://extensionsEnter (for Edge, edge://extensions) and delete any extensions you never use. If you want to check if extensions are the problem, you can also try using the device for about 30 minutes with all extensions turned off.
Step 2: Clear Cache
A cache is a temporary file stored to display pages quickly, but if it accumulates for a long time, it actually slows down the browser. Ctrl+Shift+DeletePress (Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac) and the period entire period, Cached images and filesSelect to delete the data. Deleting cookies will log you out of the site, so you may keep the cookies. In Firefox, you can perform the same cleanup by going to Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies and site data > Clear data.
Step 3: Reduce Tabs and Task Manager
Each tab uses memory like a separate small program. Do not keep more than 15 to 20 open, and for pages you want to view later Ctrl+DBookmark it and close it. Chrome and Edge Shift+EscIf you open the browser task manager, you can immediately check which tabs or extensions are using a lot of memory, and you can terminate only the items causing problems.
Step 4: Turn on Memory Saver and Update
Settings > performanceat Memory saving modeTurning this on automatically puts unused tabs into power saving mode, improving the speed of active tabs. From Chrome menu > Help > About Chrome Check if it is the latest versionIt is also important to do this. I recommend getting into the habit of clearing the cache every 2 to 3 weeks and organizing extensions once a month.
Source: Analytics Insight '5 Google Chrome Tips for Faster Browsing' (https://www.analyticsinsight.net/photo/5-google-chrome-tips-for-faster-browsing), Techlasi 'How to Fix Google Chrome Not Responding' (https://techlasi.com/savvy/how-to-fix-google-chrome-not-responding/)
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