<p>Microsoft is working on a feature for its widely-used web browser, Microsoft Edge, that should allow users to manage how much memory the browser consumes.</p>
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<p>According to a post by @Leopeva64 on X, a new section has been added to the browser&#8217;s Settings page. Under System and Performance, there&#8217;s a setting named &#8220;Control how much RAM Edge can use.&#8221;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A new section on the Settings page could let you control how much RAM Edge can use, you can also choose whether this control is activated only when you are playing a game or always:<a href="https://t.co/YiCu5igL0U">https://t.co/YiCu5igL0U</a> <a href="https://t.co/pE29PI6FfR">pic.twitter.com/pE29PI6FfR</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) <a href="https://twitter.com/Leopeva64/status/1773100165114499555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>This feature can be activated either exclusively during gaming sessions or at all times. The description warns that setting a low limit may affect the browser&#8217;s speed. Currently, this feature is available in Edge Canary, the browser&#8217;s experimental channel, for select insiders in a controlled rollout. Therefore, even if you&#8217;re part of the channel, you may still not have access to it.</p>
<p>Unlike Edge, Chrome browser may display the RAM usage for individual tabs, but it doesn&#8217;t offer a feature to directly control the browser&#8217;s memory usage.</p>
<p>Additionally, Microsoft is testing a new improvement for its Game View feature within Edge. Users will soon have the option for the panel to automatically launch when switching between gaming and browsing windows.</p>