This One Chrome Setting Is Slowing You Down

– "Preload pages for faster browsing and searching" is often the cause.

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– Preloading uses more memory and data.

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– People with less RAM or slower internet feel it more.

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– Open Chrome Settings.

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– Find “Preload pages” under privacy and security.

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– Turn it off to stop preloading.

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– Clear cache regularly.

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– Update Chrome to the newest version.

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