Microsoft has just provided a significant incentive for you to abandon Chrome.

      Microsoft has rolled out a new RAM control function in Edge, enabling users to limit memory usage to prevent performance issues. This feature is now part of the stable version and can be activated in the performance section of the browser, as reported by Windows Latest.

      In the resource control panel, you'll find a slider that allows Edge to use anywhere from 1GB to 31GB of memory. Users can set this cap for gaming or apply it at all times. This setting can be adjusted at any time. If you move the slider all the way to the right, Edge will indicate "no set limit." However, if you shift the slider elsewhere, a current limit will be shown. While the RAM control feature may not dramatically enhance your gaming experience, even minor adjustments can help.

      Be cautious about setting the RAM limit too low, particularly at 1GB, especially if you have many tabs open, as this could lead to performance problems. It may require some experimentation with different limits to determine what works best for your configuration.

      Chrome also features tools designed to enhance browser performance, like performance alerts and the Memory Saver feature. However, these Chrome features do not provide the same level of user control that Microsoft offers with its new RAM cap feature. Additionally, Microsoft Edge is launching "Live Capture," a tool that enables users to create a picture-in-picture mode using a screenshot-like feature. Could this finally entice users to make the switch?

      Judy Sanhz is a writer for Digital Trends, focusing on computing news and passionately following all operating systems and devices.

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