It is not a new idea since similar features are already available in other browsers through extensions like The Great Suspender for Chrome. However, Microsoft has built one inside the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, starting with version 88 and higher releases. In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable, configure, and disable the Sleeping Tabs feature in the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge to reduce resource usage on Windows 10. You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to use the feature.
Enable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge Disable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge Configure Sleeping Tabs flags on Microsoft Edge
Enable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge
To enable sleeping tabs to save memory and other resources, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, open tabs will suspend after the time you specified to reduce system resources and save battery life. Enable Sleeping Tabs
Disable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge
To prevent tabs from sleeping on Edge, use these steps: After you complete the steps, open tabs will continue to consume system resources. Disable Sleeping Tabs
Disable Sleeping Tabs for specific sites
To prevent some sites from entering into the sleeping mode, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Edge will continue to put the tab to sleep, except for those websites you specified in the list. Disable tab sleep for website
Configure Sleeping Tabs flags on Microsoft Edge
The feature to save system resources should be enabled by default on Microsoft Edge version 88, but if you cannot find the settings, you can enable it through the advanced flags settings page. To enable Sleeping Tabs through the flags settings page, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can use the steps outlined above to configure the browser feature. Microsoft Edge Sleeping Tabs flags All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
