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Tired of seeing your computer battery draining faster when you browse the web? You need a browser with a power-saving mode—and these are the best options.
1Google Chrome
Chrome’s battery-saving feature turns on automatically when you only have 20% charge remaining. It’s also possible to switch it on each time your device isn’t connected to a charger.
The feature preserves battery life by stopping background elements that might drain your juice. For example, you won’t have a smooth scrolling experience after enabling it.
Changing the powerandperformance settings in Chromeis recommended for optimal energy conservation.
BesidesArc being a productivity miracle, it can also help you preserve your computer’s battery life. Arc uses the same power-saving features as Chrome.
Now, choose your energy-saving preferences.
3Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has a handy efficiency mode designed to stop sapping your computer’s battery. You can choose betweenBalanced savingsandMaximum savings. Both of these make itan excellent browser for saving power.
To switch on Microsoft Edge’s power-saving modes:
It’s also possible to turn on efficiency mode when your computer is charging but to be honest; I don’t see the point in doing so.
Opera claims its energy-saving mode can help your battery last up to 50% longer. You can choose whether you want the mode to automatically turn on when your computer is unplugged or under other circumstances that make sense.
Open Opera’s Settings and search forbatteryto find these features. Choose your preferences, and you’ll be good to go.
Besides its battery-saving features, Opera is ideal for privacy, with an integrated VPN, ad-blocking, and more. You can also tryOpera’s mindfulness-focused Air browser, designed to help you focus and relax while browsing.
Saving battery while browsing is a great way to perform any research projects and get all the information you need for your next shop or whatever else you need. Though you can adjust many other settings, using purpose-built power-saving modes is an ideal starting point.
