These features are rolling out to everyone in the latest Chrome 110 update. I’ve been using these features since they were rolled out as experimental features in Chrome 108, and I have to say that I’m impressed by the improvements they bring. But I’m hearing from several users who aren’t seeing the settings for these features. Also: If you use Google Chrome, you need to install this feature now Don’t worry, here’s how to switch them on.
How to find Google Chrome’s new battery and memory saver features
chrome://settings/help If you are not yet running version 110 or higher, you need to update (which you can do from the screen that gives you the version information). One rub here is that Google is dropping support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 with this release, so if you’re still using these aging operating systems, you don’t get this update. If it’s there, you’re good. Also: 3 Google Chrome extensions to boost productivity that I’d never heard of before Note that the Battery Saver feature only shows up on laptops. If it’s not there, read on.
To display Memory Saver, type the following into the address bar and press Enter:chrome://flags/#high-efficiency-mode-availableChange the drop-down box to Enabled.To display Battery Saver (only do this for laptops), type the following into the address bar and press Enter:chrome://flags/#battery-saver-mode-availableChange the drop-down box to Enabled.
After making these changes, you’ll need to relaunch the browser (you can click on the button that will appear at the bottom on the page to do this). Also: These 3 free Google Google Chrome extensions can save you time Also, check that the settings are enabled. If not, you can flip the toggle to switch them on.
