Microsoft Edge introduced "double click to close browser tabs" some time ago. It now seems Google Chrome may get this handy feature.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)If the latest Microsoft test is any indication, Microsoft's Edge browser could soon ship with the ability to control its memory usage.
Microsoft Edge Canary, the test version for those who want to try out the latest and upcoming features for the Edge browser, now offers a RAM slider, allowing users to determine how much memory the browser should use at any time. The feature, which was earlier discovered by Leopeva64, a prolific Edge Canary leaker, is available in the Edge Settings pane and appears to allow users to choose between 1GB and their maximum RAM amount for total usage. The setting cautions, however, that "setting a low limit may impact browser speed."
Interestingly, the feature also appears to be designed for gamers. In addition to a slider for deciding how much RAM Edge should use, there's also a toggle for users to determine whether the limit on RAM usage should be applied across the entire browsing experience or only when gamers play video games in Edge.
Regarding gaming, Leopeva64 also found that Microsoft has added a new option to let users decide whether Edge should open Game View when switching from a PC-supported game to the browser. If that's toggled on, when users switch from a game to the browser, Game View will automatically show "tips, guides, and other helpful content" related to the game.
Looking ahead, it's unclear when the new Edge Canary features will be available in the Edge browser. But considering most of the features Microsoft brings to Canary are about ready for primetime anyway, it likely won't take long.
