How to Enable Sleeping Tabs to Save Resources on Microsoft Edge

 Microsoft Edge’s Sleeping Tabs feature is designed to improve browser performance and save system resources by putting inactive tabs to sleep. This guide will show you how to enable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge to enhance your browsing experience.

Introduction

Enabling Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge helps reduce memory and CPU usage by automatically putting inactive tabs to sleep. This can extend battery life on laptops and improve overall system performance.

Steps to Enable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge

Step 01: Open Microsoft Edge and Access Settings

Launch Microsoft Edge. Click on the three horizontal dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner of the browser window and select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

Step 02: Navigate to System Settings

In the Settings menu, click on “System” in the left sidebar.

Step 03: Enable Sleeping Tabs

Under the “Save resources” section, find the “Save resources with sleeping tabs” option and toggle it to the “On” position.

Step 04: Configure Inactivity Timeout

To set the duration of inactivity before a tab goes to sleep, use the dropdown menu labeled “Put inactive tabs to sleep after the specified amount of time.” Choose a time frame that suits your needs, such as 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or an hour.

Step 05: Add Exceptions for Specific Sites (Optional)

If there are specific sites you don’t want to put to sleep, scroll down to the “Never put these sites to sleep” section. Click the “Add” button and enter the URLs of the sites you want to exclude. This ensures these sites remain active even when idle.

Additional Information

Verify Sleeping Tabs Status: You can check if a tab is sleeping by looking at the tab title. Sleeping tabs will appear faded or dimmed.

Resource Savings: Sleeping Tabs can significantly reduce memory and CPU usage, especially if you tend to keep many tabs open simultaneously.

Adjust Settings: You can always return to the System settings in Microsoft Edge to adjust the inactivity timeout or manage your list of exceptions.

Performance Benefits: Enabling Sleeping Tabs can help improve the overall performance of your device, making it more responsive and extending battery life on laptops.

By following these steps, you can enable Sleeping Tabs on Microsoft Edge, helping to save resources and improve your browsing experience.