How to improve your web browsing performance?

One frequent issue that irritates many users when they visit websites is slow online browsing. Due to benchmark test results, enhanced security features, and the capacity to speed up browsing, Google Chrome is among the best browsers in the world. After installing and using Chrome, most users find that it offers a quicker and more streamlined experience. But after a couple of days, it starts to work more slowly, occasionally stops responding, and eventually, may outright freeze. It eventually exhibits sluggish performance and ceases operating at the fastest browsing speed. This article will be very helpful for you if you notice that your Chrome browser is running more slowly. 

Manage Pop-ups in Chrome

The Google Chrome browser does not require an introduction; professionals and regular users highly regard this web browser. The program outperforms its primary rivals by operating one step ahead and surpassing them with a high level of safety, speed, and a vast array of practical features. Google Chrome’s pop-up blocker is one of these features. Pop-up windows hinder web browsing efficiency and are obtrusive and distracting when using a computer for work. Let’s look at how to turn these pop-ups on and off.

Allow or Deny Pop-ups in Google Chrome

Depending on the kind of device Chrome is running on, there are many possibilities for customizing this option. Let’s take a closer look at how to allow pop-ups on Chrome and how to deny them on different devices.

Computer

Repeat the following if the issue arises on your computer: 

1. On your computer, launch Chrome. 

2. Find the icon with three dots in the top right corner and click it to access the “Management” section. 

3. Choose the “Settings” line, then choose Advanced from the drop-down box. 

4. Click Site Settings in the “Privacy and Security” section. 

5. Choose Pop-ups and Redirects from the menu. 

6. Based on if you want to enable or disable the parameter, slide the lever next to it to the activated or disabled position.

Android smartphone 

You will require the following to use the mobile version of the website on a phone or tablet: 

1. Launch Chrome and select the “More” button 

2. Click on Pop-ups and referrals under Site settings after selecting the section to enlarge. 

3. Turn the choice on or, on the other hand, off. 

iOS 

You should locate Content Settings in your browser settings if you have an iPhone or iPad. Locate the phrase “Block pop-up windows” there, then flip the slider to the desired setting.

Disable unnecessary extensions

One significant advantage of using the Google Chrome browser for daily work is the variety of extensions that can help you with a wide range of tasks. However, the browser might be associated with numerous extensions you don’t usually use. They continue to operate in the background, greatly slowing down the browser. To avoid this situation and improve Google Chrome’s performance, you can disable or delete those you don’t need for your regular tasks.

1. Click the three vertical dots button in the top right corner of the screen. 

2. Choose More Tools from the pop-up menu, then click Extensions in the sub-menu. 

3. Or open the “Extensions” page by typing “chrome:/extensions” in the URL bar of a new browser tab.

4. Choose the “More Info” option next to the extension you wish to delete. The “Delete” button will appear. 

5. Click it, then click the “Delete” button once more to confirm your decision.

Clear cache and view data

Chrome is slower when there’s less storage space. The software runs more quickly as a result of using less virtual RAM. Hence, clearing the cache will make Chrome work more quickly.

1. Go to chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

2. The “Clear browsing data” pop-up will appear.

Here, you can choose what you like, but we recommend checking the “Cached images and files” option

3. Make sure you select “Time Range” >> “All time.”

4. Click on “Clear data”.

5. Now restart Chrome, and it will delete all junk data and start from a clean state.

Close the browser whenever possible

As they have multiple tabs open and worry about losing essential information on these websites after closing the browser, many users keep their browsers open all the time. As a result of the browser continuing to operate these tabs in the background, this method can eventually cause the browser to slow down. However, since Google Chrome keeps data on all previously opened tabs, you don’t need to bother about this. And when you restart the browser, you can access them quickly and without any issues.

1. In the main menu, go to the three dots icon and select the “Settings” tab, or enter “chrome://settings.”

2. At the bottom of the screen, use the “On Startup” menu, which allows you to choose one of three options for starting the browser.

3. One of the proposed options is the “Previously opened tabs” item, which allows you to continue working in the browser from where you left off before closing it. The Chrome browser will save the data of all open site tabs and allow you to return to them the next time you start the program.

Disable unwanted plugins

Sometimes your browser contains plugins that you don’t want or use. Due to the system’s persistent stress and memory clogging, they can reduce overall performance. The best action in this situation is to delete them from your browser to make some additional space. The plugins option was removed from the latest iterations of Google Chrome. Only the content settings menu can be used to disable extra plugins.

1. Open Google Chrome. 

2. Click on the three dots icon in the upper right corner.

3. In the “Privacy and Security” section, open the “Site Settings” tab.

4. In the “Site Settings” menu, select the unwanted plugin’s tab

5. Disable it by selecting the “Block *name of the plugin* on websites” checkbox.