Google Chrome offers several performance settings to help you browse more smoothly, extend battery life, and even browse and search faster. One of the ways Chrome helps optimize performance is by notifying you when it detects performance issues, often recommending tab deactivation. This article will guide you through managing these performance issue notifications.
Understanding Chrome’s Performance Features
Chrome’s performance settings allow you to:
- Help active tabs run smoothly
- Prevent specific sites from being deactivated
- Extend your computer’s battery life
- Browse and search faster
Note: These performance personalization options are currently only available on desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS) and are not supported on mobile devices (iOS and Android).
Managing Performance Issue Alerts
Chrome can send you a notification recommending tab deactivation when it detects poor browsing performance. This notification usually appears as a pop-up and suggests clicking Fix now to implement the change. While this can be helpful, you might prefer to manage these notifications yourself.
Turning Performance Notifications Off
If you find these notifications disruptive or prefer to handle performance issues manually, you can easily turn them off. Here’s how:
- Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer and access Performance settings from the address bar by typing:
chrome://settings/performance
- Disable Alerts: Under the General section, you’ll find a setting called Performance issue alerts. Toggle this to the off position.
Important Note: This setting is enabled by default. If you haven’t changed it, you’re likely receiving these notifications.
Should You Turn Off Performance Notifications?
Whether or not you turn off performance notifications is a matter of personal preference. If you find them helpful and appreciate the proactive approach to performance optimization, leaving them on is a good idea.
However, if you’re comfortable managing performance yourself or find the notifications bothersome, disabling them won’t negatively impact your browsing experience in Google Chrome. You can always re-enable them later if you change your mind.
Happy browsing.