You can make Chrome faster by following these steps.
Step 1: Update Chrome
Chrome works best when you're on the latest version. Update Google Chrome.
Step 2: Close unused tabs
The more tabs you have open, the harder Chrome has to work. We recommend closing tabs you aren't using.
- On the tab, click Close
.
- For Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + w.
- For Mac, use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + w.
Step 3: Turn off or stop unwanted processes
Turn off or delete unwanted extensions
Stop unwanted tasks
Step 4: Let Chrome open pages faster
You can turn on network action predictions ("page prefetch") to make Google Chrome open webpages faster. When the setting is on, Chrome preloads the links you might open.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More
Settings.
- In the "Privacy and security" section, select Cookies and other site data.
- Turn on "Preload pages for faster browsing and searching."
Step 5: Check your computer for Malware
- On your Windows computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More
Settings.
- Under “Reset and clean up,†click Clean up computer.
- Click Find. Chrome will scan your computer for unwanted software and offer to remove it for you.
- Click Remove.
More tips:
- Avoid running multiple apps at the same time.
- Reset Chrome settings to default so it runs like it did when it was first installed.