Google Chrome is testing a new feature called ‘Probabilistic Memory Saver Mode’… and that had me intrigued wondering what it was!
I did some digging so you don’t have to. It's designed to help your computer work smarter, not harder. It essentially "snoozes" tabs that you haven't visited in a while, freeing up precious RAM (memory) for the tabs you're actively using.
Here's where it gets interesting: this mode uses probability distributions to estimate the likelihood of a tab being revisited based on its current state. So, if you've got a multitude of tabs open (we all know that feeling), Chrome will assign a probability score to each one. This score represents the chance of each tab being reopened.
Pretty smart, huh?
Now, I know what you're thinking: "That sounds great, but what's the catch?" Well, with every innovation comes a trade-off. If you do go back to those snoozed tabs, it might take them a little longer to load. But hey, isn't a small wait worth the extra memory space?
As of now, this feature hasn't been officially released and is still under testing in Google Chrome Canary version 121. But don't worry, if you're struggling with a sluggish system or need some tips to free up or add memory to your devices, I'm here to help. Just message me.
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6moGreat tips. Thank you for sharing 😍