browser performance

Mozilla Firefox continues to set benchmarks in browser reliability with the deployment of version 138.0.3, a focused update that addresses several critical and highly specific issues for a wide swath of its user base. While this patch may lack headline-grabbing new features, it exemplifies...

The history of web browsers is a tale of relentless innovation, technological rivalry, and shifting user allegiances. For many Windows users, the browser of choice has often dictated the rhythm of their daily digital lives—how many tabs they juggle, whether their system lags under intense memory...

Mozilla has recently unveiled Firefox 139 Beta, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and performance. This beta version focuses on bolstering HTTP/3 upload capabilities, improving PNG image handling, and expanding language support for extension pages. Enhanced...

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 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...