- Feb 4, 2016
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source (bleepingcomputer.com): Chrome Being Slow? Here's 6 Ways to Speed It Up
Google Chrome is typically a reliable and quick browser, but like anything else, it can slow down over time. When it does, the resultant experience can cause frustration and limit your productivity. By trying a few simple tips, though, you can boost the speed and make your internet experiences pleasant again.
1. Download and Run an Anti-Virus and Malware Scanner
You may initially think Chrome itself is the reason for the slowness you’ve noticed, although it could be a virus or malware to blame. Depending on the type, these malicious additions to your computer install files that could affect Chrome by launching programs and windows that negatively affect its speed.
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2. Change the Rendering Speed of Images
From selfies on social media to pictures of merchandise in a product gallery, you probably load a lot of images in Chrome. If it’s taking too long, you can increase the number of raster threads. Most online photos are raster graphics, and raster threads are how the browser reads those images.
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4. Find Speed-Specific Extensions
Although some extensions can slow Chrome down and make it necessary to go back to default settings as explained above, there are others that improve the browser’s speed. Like many people, you probably have some tried-and-true Chrome extensions you’ll never go without that do things like block ads and sync your bookmarks across computers.
You can also install extensions meant to make Chrome work faster, and they might solve your speed woes. There’s GreenBoost, which clears the browser’s cache, prevents popups, closes unused tabs and more. If you’re very dependent on tabbed browsing but don’t want to close tabs, install The Great Suspender.
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