10 ways to speed up Google Chrome

When Google Chrome browser was first introduced to the public, it was light and nimble program that all hit speed and low system requirements. Since a few years, while Chrome has quietly grown to the 14th version. Gradually he acquires all the new features, support for all the latest web technologies and has become a real monster, the installation files that weigh more than 80 MB. Of course, for such flexibility is necessary to pay, and Chrome was not so fast as in his youth. However, the "excess fat" can be easy to clean and speed up your browser with a few simple ways.

1. Keep an eye on home page

Chrome can run very fast, no doubt about it. However, the recovery of the last session and the opening of a squeeze page when you start the browser can significantly slow start. Many applications in the installation and so strive to be installed in your browser your home page, so make sure that in Chrome's settings in the settings initial group selected Open the home page, as is to be installed Tab page.

2. Use a minimum of extensions.

Thousands and thousands of extensions for Chrome can significantly expand its functionality, make it more convenient and beautiful. But do not forget that each extension runs in a separate process, which consumes a certain, and sometimes quite significant memory and CPU resources. therefore Review your list of extensions and leave only really necessary. By the way, here you need to remember about the ability of many extensions run in the background, even after you close your browser. If you have a weak computer, this feature can be disabled.

3. Use the default theme.

You can, of course, paint your browser like a Christmas tree, if the soul needs a holiday. But for everyday work best to use the default theme. All extraneous graphics, and especially animation, slow down and absorb the launch of the system resources.

4. Turn on experimental features.

Developers are constantly working to improve the browser, but not all of the new features have passed the final test. You can incorporate some of these features to speed up the program. To do this, type in the address bar about: flags and you'll get a page of experimental features. You should pay attention to the following points:

• Override software rendering list - it allows you to use graphics acceleration, even on older video cards;
• Processing of all pages using the GPU - includes the acceleration using the GPU on all pages, not just those that contain the respective layers;
• GPU Accelerated Canvas 2D - 2D graphics acceleration using the GPU;
• Pre-processing of omnibox - background downloading pages when you enter an address or search term.

5. Optimize Your settings

Google Chrome has a powerful configuration system, some of which may slightly accelerate its performance. Open the Options and click on the tab extended. Here you can enable an option Predict network actions to improve page load, and disable Automatically send Google usage statistics and crash reports. If you are an experienced user and are not afraid of phishing forgeries, it is best to turn off the point Enable phishing and malwareThat several accelerate page loading by eliminating the need to verify the safety of each address.

6. Disconnect plug-ins.

Modern web services can use in their work a variety of technologies, such as Java, Flash, Silverlight. Support for these standards implemented in the browser in the form of plug-ins. Not the fact that all of them will be used by you all the time, and the system resources they use. so open Options, Then tab extended, Click on content settings and locate the link Disable individual plug-ins. Experiment with its contents, leaving only what you really need.

7. Use launch with parameters.

Chrome browser can run with special parameters, turning on or off certain functions. To do this, open the properties of the shortcut on the desktop to run the program and add the desired command. A complete list of all the parameters you will find on this pageAnd we want to draw your attention to the following options:

• -disable-dev-tools - disables developer tools;
• -disable-java - Java trip, which is now rarely used on websites;
• -disable-logging - Disable logging;
• -disable-metrics-system - prohibit the collection of statistics regarding use of the browser.

8. Periodic cleaning of the cache.

The browser stores graphics you have downloaded on your hard disk to cache pages for when you visit the page it downloads faster. But over time, the cache grows so that begins to slow down the program. It will therefore be out of place in a few days time to clear the contents of the cache. This can be done in the program settings by pressing the button Delete browsing data.

9. Use keyboard shortcuts.

Yes, take the time and learn finally shortcuts to work in Google Chrome. It really is much faster work in the program, especially since many of us spend many hours on the network. Full list of hotkeys can be found here.

10. Try pre-assembly

Chrome is developing a tremendous pace, so the developers have implemented a number of channels Updates: Stable (stable), Beta (Beta), Developer (for developers) and Canary (experimental). Perhaps the new features that you will find in the preliminary version of the browser will help you even more to accelerate its work.

Download the assembly browser, you can here.

More to read about browser cache can be here.

Attention!

This article contains step by step instructions and a literal guide to action. Contained in this article methods require meaningful individual application and experimental checking in each system - something to cause the improvement of the browser, the other does not show the alleged results. So try, experiment and share your experiences in the comments.