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- Microsoft's new Windows 10 May 2020 Update includes a change that could result in Google Chrome's RAM usage problem finally being resolved.
- Windows 10 version 2004 introduces segment heap memory improvements that should help to reduce memory usage of all Win32 apps, of which Chrome is one.
- Microsoft says these improvements have made the Edge browser use 27% less memory.
In a crowded field of internet browsers, Google's Chrome has become the standard-bearer. According to the latest figures from StatCounter, Chrome has an eye-popping 64% market share as of May. Safari takes second place with just 18% of the market, while Firefox can't even top 5% in third place. It's difficult to imagine any browser swiping the crown from Chrome in the next few years, but that's not to say that Chrome is perfect.
For years, Windows and Mac users alike have been complaining about Chrome's RAM usage. Chrome is one of the most egregious memory hogs you can install on your computer, and it can lead to a sluggish experience, especially if your computer is underpowered. This has been an issue for as long as Chrome has existed, especially for Windows, but thanks to Microsoft's latest software update, a solution is finally in sight.
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Windows 10 will finally fix Google Chrome’s biggest flaw originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 18 Jun 2020 at 15:50:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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