3 Google Chrome settings you must change on Windows 11
If you use Chrome, you should consider changing these settings to make your browser experience better.
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Google Chromeoffers a plethora of settings and features that can significantly enhance your browsing experience. However, among the vast number of options, certain settings stand out as must change for anyone usingWindows 11, 10, Linux, or macOS.
For example, by default, the browser can allow advertisers to collect specific information to target you with ads. However, you can always turn off these “Ad Privacy” settings to improve your online experience.
Chrome has always been known to consume a lot of system memory when loading a bunch of tabs. However, the “Memory Saver” option allows the browser to sleep and free up memory for inactive tabs.
Also, it’s possible to customize the startup behavior to always open a new tab, pick up where you left off, or specify a page or sets of web pages that should load automatically.
In thishow-to guide, I will outline several settings you should consider changing on Google Chrome, regardless of the operating system.
Settings you must change on Chrome
If you use Chrome on Windows 11 or any other desktop platform, you should consider changing the ad privacy, performance, and startup settings.
Configure ad privacy
To change the ad privacy settings on Chrome, use these steps:
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Once you complete the steps, you will continue to see advertisements as you browse the web, but they won’t feel as targeted.
Customize performance settings
To change the Chrome settings to improve the system performance and speed up the browsing experience, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the new settings apply in the browser, and you should notice improvements on the computer and while browsing the web.
Choose startup settings
To determine how the browser starts up, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, Chrome will launch in your selected configuration.
(Bonus) Enable experimental AI features
Similar toMicrosoft Edge, Google is now integrating AI features into Chrome, but these features are still a work in progress, and you must turn them on manually.
To enable the Chrome AI features, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you can start using the AI features on your browser.
Currently, the experimental option is available for users in the United States, and since Google is doing a controlled rollout, the features available will vary from user to user.
In the first wave of the AI features, Google is testing a new option to organize tabs using groups automatically. It’s now possible to create themes with AI, and there’s a new option that allows you to generate text with AI.
Also, the AI features are rolling out starting with version 121. You can always check for updates onSettings>About Chrome.
More resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
