Google Chrome soon may eat more RAM as the tech giant is reportedly testing a memory-hungry startup option. The new feature is spotted on the Canary build of Chrome for Windows. Once enabled, the option opens the browser when the PC turns on. While it’s turned off by default, it raises questions about speed, memory use, and daily performance for users.
Google Chrome might get a new startup option that may eat more RAM
In the latest Chrome Canary build, a new setting option has appeared that allows the browser to open as soon as Windows finishes booting. Users can find the toggle to control the option under startups section in Settings. Once turned on, Chrome launches a fresh window automatically. The option may help people who work mainly inside web apps, email tools, or dashboards. Moreover, it may also benefit office machines where the browser is the main workspaces as enabling it could save time each morning and reduce extra clicks after logging in.
However, the option brings back the concerns related to memory use. Chrome is already famous for eating an unusual amount of RAM. Starting the browser at boot means background tasks begin running right away. On systems with limited memory, this could slow down startup and affect other programs.
The feature could benefit many while also consuming unusual memory
Laptops are among the most preserved and longest-used tech products. For users on outdated hardware, early RAM use can hurt the overall feel. However, the company has thankfully turned off the feature by default. It is not forced on anyone, and the user should enable it only when necessary. The choice gives users control and helps avoid unusual changes that might harm fluency on lower-end PCs with small memory and slower processors.
Last but not least, the feature is currently in testing. It has appeared on the Canary build, and there’s a long way before it finally reaches the stable version. It’s not even guaranteed that the option will be rolled out to the broader audience. Google has not shared any official words on the testing and development of the feature yet.
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