People are just realizing simple Google tricks instantly add bonus battery life – change two settings now
IF you’re worried about the battery life on your devices, then adjusting Google Chrome could help.
Google has some advice on extending your computer’s charge and said the same can be done for Android and iPhone.
The tech giant said: “With Chrome’s performance settings, you can help active tabs run smoothly and extend your computer’s battery life.”
And, added: “You can’t personalize your Chrome’s performance on mobile devices with iOS and Android.”
To try and improve your computer’s speed, Google recommended changing two Chrome settings.
The first is called Memory Saver and you should turn it on.
Google said: “To save your computer’s memory and help active tabs run smoothly, Chrome deactivates tabs that you aren’t currently using. When you access an inactive tab, it automatically reloads.”
Open Chrome and click More and then Settings.
Next, click Performance and make sure Memory Saver is turned on.
The second setting is called Energy Saver.
Google says: “To extend your device’s battery, Chrome reduces its image capture rate and other background tasks.
“When Energy Saver is on, it works automatically whenever your device is unplugged, or when your battery is low.
“Energy Saver doesn’t turn on when your device is plugged in.”
To turn it on, go back to More and Settings.
Then, click Performance and turn Energy Saver on.
Google warned: “When Energy Saver is on, you may notice changes in gaming and video performance.”
The tech giant also has a whole webpage dedicated to iPhone and Android Chrome app tricks.