Automatically putting tabs to sleep in Microsoft Edge frees up your computer’s power when you have many browser tabs open.
This feature helps your PC run smoother by letting inactive tabs use fewer resources like memory (RAM) and processing power. Edge will put tabs to sleep after they haven’t been used for a set time, which is usually 30 minutes by default.
Turning this setting on means Edge is smarter about how it handles background tabs, stopping them from making your computer slow, especially when you’re multitasking with several open windows.
You can easily switch this feature on or off within Microsoft Edge’s settings menu.
Turn on “Automatically put tabs to sleep” in Edge by going to Settings, then System and performance. Ensure the toggle for “Automatically put tabs to sleep” is switched to the On position. You can also adjust the inactivity time before tabs go to sleep in this section.
How to Turn on Automatically Put Tabs to Sleep in Microsoft Edge
The good news is that Microsoft Edge usually turns on Sleeping Tabs by default in newer versions. But you can check and change the settings. This makes sure it’s working for you. You can even choose how long a tab stays inactive before it goes to sleep.
Open Edge Settings
First, you need to go to the settings menu. Click on the three dots (Settings and more) in the top-right corner of your Edge browser window. From the menu that appears, select Settings.Go to System and Performance
Once you are in the Settings tab, look for the menu on the left side. Click on System and performance. Here, you’ll find settings that manage how Edge uses your computer’s power and memory.Find the Sleeping Tabs Option
On the “System and performance” page, you will see a few options. Look for a section called Performance. Here, you should find the main switch for Automatically put tabs to sleep. Make sure this is turned On.
You can easily turn the edge sleeping tabs feature on or off in Microsoft Edge within the browser’s settings. Navigate to the ‘System and performance’ section, find the ‘Performance’ area, and locate the main switch for ‘Automatically put tabs to sleep’.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learn-about-performance-features-in-microsoft-edge
Summary
Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge help your computer run faster by pausing tabs you aren’t using to save memory and power.
How do I turn on sleeping tabs in Edge?
Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu. In the left-hand sidebar, click on “System and performance.” Scroll down to the “Optimize Performance” section. Toggle the switch next to “Save resources with sleeping tabs” to enable the feature.
How do I keep tabs awake in Edge?
To keep specific tabs from going to sleep in Edge, go to Settings, then ‘System and performance’, and under ‘Always keep these sites active’, add the site’s URL.
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