00:00Is your Chrome browser making your computer feel like it's running through molasses?
00:05You know that feeling you have a few tabs open and suddenly your fan starts worry like a jet engine
00:11and everything grinds to a halt.
00:13It's a classic case of Chrome's infamous high CPU and memory usage.
00:18But don't worry, it's a fixable problem and you don't need to be a tech genius to do it.
00:24In this video, I'm going to walk you through six simple yet powerful steps to tame Chrome.
00:30Speed up your computer and get you back to smooth, frustration-free browsing.
00:35We LAL cover everything from a hidden built-in tool to managing extensions and even some last resort options for
00:42the toughest cases.
00:43So, if you're ready to make your Chrome browser fast again, stick around.
00:48First up, let's talk about Chrome's very own secret weapon, the built-in task manager.
00:54No, not your computer's task manager, but one specifically for Chrome.
01:00To open it, just click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
01:05Go to More Tools and then select Task Manager.
01:08A new window will pop up, showing you every single tab, extension and background process running inside Chrome.
01:15You'll see two key columns, Memory Footprint and CPU.
01:20This is where you can play detective.
01:22Look for any tabs or extensions that are using a ridiculously high amount of memory or CPU.
01:28Sometimes, a single poorly-coded website or a buggy extension is the culprit behind all your slowdowns.
01:36Once you spot a resource hog, just click on it and then hit the End Process button.
01:42This will immediately close that specific tab or stop that extension, freeing up your computer's resources.
01:48It's the quickest way to diagnose and fix the problem in real-time without having to close your entire browser.
01:56Try keeping the task manager open for a bit while you browse to see which sites are the heaviest.
02:02You might be surprised by what you find.
02:04Now that we've identified potential problem causers, let's talk about the usual suspects.
02:10Extensions.
02:11Well, we all love them.
02:13They add cool features and make browsing more convenient.
02:16But having too many, or even just one bad one, can seriously drain your system's resources.
02:23Each extension is like a mini-program running inside your browser, and some are more demanding than others.
02:30So, it's time for a little spring cleaning.
02:34Go back to that three-dot menu, select Extensions, and then Manage Extensions.
02:39You'll see a list of everything you've installed.
02:41Take a hard look at this list.
02:44Are you really using all of them?
02:46For any extensions you don't recognize or no longer need, just click Remove.
02:52Be ruthless.
02:53If you're not sure whether you want to get rid of one permanently, you can simply toggle it off for
02:58now.
03:00Disabling an extension stops it from running and using resources, but you can easily turn it back on later.
03:06A good rule of thumb is to disable all of them and then re-enable that one by one, checking
03:12Chrome's task manager each time to see how it affects performance.
03:15This will help you pinpoint exactly which extension is causing the trouble.
03:20Keeping your extensions list lean and mean is one of the best habits for a faster browser.
03:27Next, let's dive into a setting called Hardware Acceleration.
03:35Hardware Acceleration.
03:36Hardware Acceleration allows Chrome to offload some tasks, like rendering videos or graphics from your computer's main processor.
03:42The CPU to your graphics card, the GPU.
03:47In theory, this should make things run smoother.
03:49For most people, it works great and you should leave it on.
03:53To check it, go to Chrome Settings.
03:56Click on System on the left-hand menu.
03:59And you'll see the option Use Hardware Acceleration when available.
04:03If it's on and your computer is running well, great.
04:07However, sometimes, due to outdated graphics, drivers or compatibility issues, this feature can actually cause problems,
04:15leading to freezes, crashes or even higher resource usage.
04:19If you've been experiencing weird graphical glitches or performance issues, try turning it off.
04:26After you toggle the switch, Chrome will ask you to relaunch the browser.
04:30Once it restarts, use your computer for a while and see if the problem is gone.
04:35If things get better, you've found your fix.
04:38If they get worse, you can always go back and turn it on again.
04:42It's a simple toggle that can make a big difference depending on your specific computer setup,
04:47so it's definitely worth experimenting with.
04:50Let's move on to another classic fix.
04:53Clearing your cache and cookies.
04:55Think of your browser's cache as its short-term memory.
04:58It stores parts of websites you visit, like images and files, so that the next time you visit, the site
05:05loads faster.
05:06Cookies are small files that websites use to remember information about you, like your login status or items in your
05:13shopping cart.
05:14Over time, this data can build up into a huge pile of digital junk.
05:19A bloated cache can slow down your browser and, in some cases, corrupted data can cause performance issues and high
05:27CPU usage.
05:29Clearing it out is like giving your browser a fresh start.
05:32To do this, go to the 3DAT menu, then clear browsing data.
05:37A new window will appear.
05:39For the time range, I recommend selecting all time to do a thorough cleaning.
05:43Make sure you check the boxes for cookies and other site data and cached images and files.
05:49Before you click clear data, be aware that this will log you out of most websites, so you'll have to
05:55sign in again.
05:56It's a small price to pay for a potential speed boost.
05:59It's good practice to do this every few months anyway, just to keep things running smoothly and prevent data from
06:06accumulating and causing problems down the line.
06:09So, you've tried everything.
06:11You've managed your tabs, cleaned up your extensions, toggled hardware acceleration, and cleared your cache.
06:18But Chrome is still acting up.
06:20It's time to bring out the big guns.
06:23Our next to last resort is to reset Chrome to its default settings.
06:27This will revert your browser to the state it was in when you first installed it.
06:33It will disable all extensions, clear temporary data like cookies, and reset your startup page, new tab page, search engine,
06:42and pinned tabs.
06:43The good news is that it won't delete your bookmarks, history, or saved passwords.
06:49To do this, go to Chrome Settings.
06:52Find the Reset Settings option in the left-hand menu.
06:55And click Restore Settings to their original defaults.
06:59A confirmation box will pop up, explaining what will be reset.
07:03Click Reset Settings and let Chrome do its thing.
07:07This often solves deeper, more persistent issues that the other fixes can't touch.
07:12If even that doesn't work, the final step is a complete reinstall.
07:17First, uninstall Chrome from your computer completely.
07:21Then, go to Google's website and download a fresh copy.
07:25This ensures that any corrupted browser files are completely wiped out and replaced.
07:30It's a clean slate and is the ultimate solution for stubborn problems.
07:35Finally, here's a quick but important tip.
07:37Stop Chrome from running in the background.
07:40Did you know that even after you close all Chrome windows, some of its processes might still be running in
07:46the background?
07:47This is to allow apps and extensions to keep running and send you notifications.
07:53However, this also means Chrome is continuously using a bit of your CPU and memory, even when you think it's
08:00closed.
08:00For most people, this isn't necessary and just contributes to system slowdown.
08:06Let's turn it off.
08:07Go into your Chrome settings one last time.
08:10Click on System in the menu on the left.
08:13You'll see an option that says Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed.
08:18Simply toggle this switch to the off position.
08:21That's it.
08:22Now when you close Chrome, it really closes.
08:26You'll notice that your system resources are freed up immediately.
08:30This is a simple change that can make your whole computer feel more responsive.
08:35Especially if you have an older machine or limited RAM.
08:39It's a set-a-tanned forget-it fix that ensures Chrome isn't secretly hogging resources behind your back.
08:46So, to quickly recap, we've covered six effective ways to fix Chrome's high CPU and memory usage.
08:52We started by using Chrome's built-in task manager to identify and stop resource-hungry tabs and extensions.
09:00Then, we did a deep clean of our extensions list, disabling or removing anything unnecessary.
09:07We experimented with toggling hardware acceleration to see if it helps or hurts performance on your specific system.
09:14We cleared out the old junk by deleting the browser's cache and cookies.
09:18For the really tough problems, we walked through how to reset Chrome to its factory settings or even do a
09:25full reinstall.
09:26And finally, we prevented Chrome from secretly running in the background after you close it.
09:32By working through these steps, you should see a significant improvement in your browser speed and your computer's overall performance.
09:40No more frustrating lag or worry things. Just smooth, fast browsing.
09:46Thank you so much for watching.
09:48I hope these tips help you get your Chrome browser back in top shape.
09:52If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing for more tech tips and
09:57tutorials.
09:59And if you have any questions or your own favorite Chrome taming tricks, please share them in the comments below.
10:05I love hearing from you and will do my best to answer every question.
10:09Thanks again and I'll see you in the next video.
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