How to Enable and Disable Google Chrome Background Tab Throttling in Windows

CJ Ledesma
by CJ Ledesma

Learn how Chrome’s background tab throttling saves battery (but may slow workflows) and master the quick toggle. This guide walks you through enabling/disabling the feature, explains when to keep it on (for battery life) or off (for background tasks), and even shows how to test if it’s working using DevTools. Perfect for power users and developers looking to optimize Chrome’s performance.

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