Last Updated on December 6, 2020 by Larious

Google chrome is flexible and easy to use which is the reason why many internet geeks prefer this web browser on their desktops and phone. However, there are situations where thoughts of smashing your phone or laptop may cross your mind simply because the chrome browser responds at a snail’s pace. To provide you with a ready solution, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares ways on how to speed up your browser.

Remove unnecessary extensions

Chrome extensions are meant to add to your browsing experience. However, there some extensions that are idle. These idle extension can be used to spy on your system. So, ensure that you protect your system from hackers as well as speed up your system.

Clear Browsing history

Your chrome browser automatically saves all URL and website you visit. As the website history piles up, the slower your system will become. However, do not make it a habit of clearing your history every day.

Scan for Virus

The slowness of your browser may be because viruses have found your system a safe haven. If you do not have an anti-virus software, you can either download or buy one. With the anti-virus, you can scan your system for remove all the viruses.

Disable Plugins

There are many plugins which are not needed by your google browser especially when downloading  it for the first time. Therefore, it is advisable to disable them. How do you do this? Enter chrome://plugins/ in your chrome URL space, the list of plugins on browser will appear, after this, you can disable all the plugins you do not require.