Common Reasons Chrome May Be Slow
Too many tabs open: Each open tab uses memory, which can slow down performance.
Chrome hasn’t been closed recently: Leaving Chrome running for long periods can lead to sluggish performance.
Your MacBook hasn’t been restarted: Restarting helps refresh system resources and clear temporary memory.
How to Improve Chrome’s Performance
1. Close Unused Tabs
Review your open tabs and close any that you’re not currently using.
Consider bookmarking tabs to revisit later if needed.
2. 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.
3. Restart Your MacBook
Click the Apple menu () in the upper-left corner of your screen.
Select Shut Down or Restart from the dropdown menu.
Wait for your Mac to fully power off before turning it back on.
If you continue to experience issues, please submit a technology help desk ticket or email us at helpdesk@kinkaid.org, and we will be happy to assist you promptly.