How to Enable Energy Saver in Google Chrome
Google Chrome’s Energy Saver mode helps your laptop battery last longer by reducing background activity.
This built-in Chrome feature automatically turns on when your laptop is unplugged or its battery drops below 20%.
Energy Saver works by limiting what background tabs and extensions can do. It cuts down on how much the computer’s processor (CPU) is used and reduces fancy visual effects, all to save power.
Turning on Energy Saver means you can browse for more time without needing to plug in your laptop, making it great for when you’re on the go.
Open Chrome settings, navigate to Performance, and toggle Energy Saver on. This limits background activity and visual effects when your battery is low or unplugged. You can also access this by typing chrome://settings/performance into the address bar.
Why use Energy Saver?
Energy Saver for Google Chrome helps your laptop battery last longer by limiting background activity. It automatically turns on when your battery reaches 20% charge.
What happens when done?
Once enabled, Chrome will use less power when your battery is low. This might slightly slow down animations or background tasks to save energy.
How to turn Energy Saver on or off in Chrome
You can turn Energy Saver on or off in Google Chrome directly from the browser’s settings. This feature helps save battery life when your laptop is running low on power or is unplugged. Open Chrome, go to Settings, then Performance, and you’ll find the Energy Saver option there.
- Open the Google Chrome browser.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner and choose Settings.
- Click on Performance in the menu on the left side of your screen.
- Find the Energy Saver option on the right.
- Use the toggle switch to turn it On or Off.
Alternatively, type chrome://settings/performance into your browser’s address bar to go there directly.
Advanced: Enable or Disable using the Registry
If you’re comfortable with advanced settings, you can enable or disable Chrome’s Energy Saver using the Windows Registry. This method requires administrator privileges and careful handling of system settings. Before you start, it’s wise to back up your registry or create a System Restore point (a way to revert your system to an earlier state) for safety.
You can also manage this setting using the Registry Editor. Before you begin, consider backing up your registry or creating a System Restore point for added safety.
Summary
The Energy Saver feature in Chrome is a handy tool for extending your laptop’s battery life, managed through the browser’s performance settings, with an advanced option available via the Windows Registry.
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