Common Reasons Chrome May Be Slow

  • Too many tabs open: Close any unused tabs.

  • Chrome hasn’t been closed recently: Close down Chrome browser. 

  • Your MacBook hasn’t been restarted: Restart your computer. 

If Chrome continues to feel slow or unresponsive, follow the steps below to improve performance.


1. Quit and Reopen Chrome

  • Option 1: Right-click the Chrome icon in your Dock and select Quit.


  • Option 2: With Chrome open, click Chrome in the top-left menu bar and select Quit Google Chrome.

2. Restart Your MacBook

  • Click the Apple menu () in the upper-left corner of your screen.

  • Select Shut Down.

  • Wait for your Mac to fully power off before turning it back on.

Still having issues? Please email us at helpdesk@kinkaid.org