browser performance

Microsoft’s evolving digital landscape rarely rests, and the latest surge of updates, platform shifts, and hardware launches offers a snapshot of relentless innovation — and its accompanying challenges. Diving into the latest set of changes and releases, we uncover a shifting balance between...

Anyone who’s ever tried to share their screen in Chrome during an important Zoom call or a heated Teams stand-off knows the frustration of seeing their meticulously chosen chart colors sabotaged by strange tints, faded hues, or the outright betrayal of fuchsia where a calming azure was meant to...

Microsoft's latest release of Edge 134 has enthusiasts buzzing with excitement over its record-breaking performance improvements. With claims that this is the fastest version of the browser ever developed, Microsoft has raised the bar for web browsing speed and efficiency. In this article, we...

Microsoft Edge is stepping up its game on Windows 11. If you’ve ever navigated the labyrinthine menus of Edge’s Settings and thought, “There has to be a better way,” you’re in for a treat. The latest update, rolled out in the Edge Dev channel (version 134.0.3124.8), introduces a completely...

Microsoft Edge has long been a favorite among Windows users, but even our go-to browser isn’t beyond improvement. The latest update, as seen in Microsoft Edge Dev 134.0.3124.8, brings a revamped Settings UI that promises not only a more visually decluttered experience but also a notable boost in...

Microsoft Edge continues to redefine the browsing experience on Windows 11. The latest update, released in February 2025, is a landmark upgrade that not only refines the user interface but also boosts performance and introduces innovative security measures. In this comprehensive guide, we...

Microsoft Edge, Windows' default web browser, has always been a divisive app. From early criticism over its performance to its surprising metamorphosis into a sleek, Chromium-based rival to Google Chrome, Edge has certainly weathered its fair share of storms. But in the realm of PDF reading, the...

A New Year, A New Look for Edge? Microsoft Edge, the default web browser many of us have learned to love (or tolerate) in Windows 11, is reportedly gearing up to adopt more elements of Microsoft's Fluent Design language in its interface. Detailing the upcoming updates, references unearthed by...

In what can only be described as a much-needed upgrade, Microsoft has rolled out the updated WebUI 2.0 framework in the latest iterations of the Edge browser specifically tailored for Windows 11. If you’ve ever found yourself tapping your fingers in frustration while waiting for your browser to...

In the ongoing quest for improved efficiency and user experience, Google is rolling out a significant update for Google Chrome on Windows systems. This upgrade introduces support for "Parallel Process launching," a feature designed to enhance the browser’s startup speed and overall performance...

In the world of web browsers, Microsoft Edge has gained traction as more users explore alternatives to traditional options like Google Chrome. Recently, a new feature in Microsoft Edge for Windows 11 has sparked discussions about the practicalities of browser choice in the context of RAM usage...

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, Google Chrome continues to enhance its performance capabilities, particularly for users operating on Windows 11. The latest upgrade introduces Parallel Process Launching, a feature aimed at accelerating the browser's startup time and overall responsiveness...

Microsoft is working diligently to optimize its Edge browser and make it a more attractive alternative to Google Chrome by introducing a new RAM-limiting feature. This change could sway users who are tired of Chrome's notorious memory consumption issues. Here’s a closer look at this feature and...

Hello, Occasionally, when watching a video* through Google Chrome, I notice CPU usage goes way up. Resource Monitor shows it's due to a svchost process in charge of "DComLaunch, PlugPlay, Power". For one, Sysinternals' psservice.exe says that the PlugPlay service is...

Note: We’re in the process of deploying features mentioned in this post, starting with Stable 89, so it might be a little while before you see them in your channel and build. Nowadays, it’s not unusual to do almost everything online. Whether we’re connecting on video calls, doing a school...

Performance is essential to your success, which makes it core to ours. To help ensure the browser doesn’t slow you down, we always keep performance in mind as we continue to improve Microsoft Edge. However, for the times that your browser isn’t running as expected, we want to help you understand...

Note: We’re in the process of deploying this feature starting with today's release of Beta 88, so it might be a little while before you see it in your channel and build. New to sleeping tabs? Read more in our previous blog post. The Microsoft Edge team is on a mission to create a browser that...

With much of your to-do list now online, you expect your browser to be fast and reliable every day. Your browser is the tool you rely on to get things done. Online productivity now depends on how fast your browser is, so that to-do list can disappear. So, don’t you hate it when your browser...

Since we first started work on the Chakra JavaScript engine, it has been our mission and priority to make JavaScript faster for the real world web, and to continuously improve the experience of browsing in Microsoft Edge (and previously Internet Explorer). We’ve had a very busy year, with...

I just wanna share something to you guys here who spends a lot of time in forums or anywhere on the web using an old laptop or PCs with only 2.4Ghz wireless adapter. I have not been using my Vista laptop for years because of it's "slowness". Even web browsing is so slow even though I have a...