There’s Finally a Hidden Setting to Stop Chrome From Killing Your Laptop’s Battery
There is a hidden setting in Google Chrome that can help you conserve your laptop's battery life. It is called "Force Hardware Acceleration" and can be found in the chrome://flags menu. To access this menu, enter "chrome://flags" into the address bar in Chrome and press Enter.
In the search bar at the top of the page, type "Hardware Acceleration" and press Enter. This will bring up the "Force Hardware Acceleration" flag. To turn it on, click the "Enable" button next to the flag.
This setting forces Chrome to use your computer's hardware acceleration capabilities, which can help reduce the load on your CPU and conserve battery life. However, keep in mind that this setting may also decrease the performance of certain features in Chrome and may not work on all systems.
It's always a good idea to keep an eye on your battery usage and make sure you're not running any unnecessary programs that could be draining your battery.
Certainly! Here are a few more tips for conserving battery life in Chrome:
Close tabs that you are not using: Each open tab in Chrome uses some of your computer's resources, which can drain your battery. If you have multiple tabs open and you're not using them all, consider closing them to help conserve battery life.
Use Chrome's power-saving mode: Chrome has a built-in power-saving mode that can help extend your battery life. To turn it on, click the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome, then select "Settings," "Advanced," and "System." Under the "Power-saving mode" section, toggle the switch to "On."
Use a lightweight browser: If you find that Chrome is using up a lot of your battery, you might consider using a lightweight browser like Opera or Microsoft Edge. These browsers are designed to use fewer resources and may help extend your battery life.
Turn off background apps: Many apps and extensions run in the background and can drain your battery even when you're not using them. To turn off background apps in Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner, then select "Settings," "Privacy and security," and "Site Settings." Under the "Background Sync" section, toggle the switch to "Off."
Keep your battery charged: It's a good idea to keep your battery charged to at least 50% to extend its overall life. Avoid letting your battery drain completely before recharging it, as this can shorten its lifespan.
