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    Chrome using too much memory

    I'm on the latest version of Chrome but it's using a lot of memory. I have no extensions installed. Is there any way to flush it and start again?

    Or is there a decent alternative to Chrome that doesn't use so much?

    Thanks - rev

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    Chrome is a memory hog. You could try Vivaldi or Brave. They use the same rendering engine and may have less memory usage.

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    Great, thanks a lot!

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    Unused ram is wasted ram.

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    >Unused ram is wasted ram
    If, by not using it, you lost it, then it would be wasted.

    Otherwise:
    Unused thermonuclear weapons are wasted weapons

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    Then you start getting into wasting drive space by installing other software.

    It's just an endless trap isn't it

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    I rebelled long ago. If it's all you need, don't upgrade! There are disadvantages but a stable machine can be maintained for long periods before something upsets the apple cart. In my case, I kept the same stuff going for seven years because my needs don't change but you're right, it's a game with no end.

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    I have no extensions installed.
    I'd recommend installing an adblocker like ublock origin. That would prevent ad junk from loading, and save resources.
    https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock

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    I will do it! Thanks!

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    >Vivaldi or Brave. They use the same rendering engine and may have less memory usage.
    I took Vivaldi off after trying it out (using Revo) but now I'm getting errors that BraveSoftware is failing to update. There must be some residue somewhere, any idea where?

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    This is exactly the reason why I went back to Firefox a few months ago! I think you should do the sam

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    >This is exactly the reason why I went back to Firefox a few months ago! I think you should do the same
    Good idea. I estimated that, with study, I'd be able to understand the Zonealarm manual in about a year!

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    Check Services for any Brave updater software.

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    Thanks, will do.

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