Tech savy folks

[M-technik-3]

OkI have an older Toshiba net book that I use for on the road browsing it. It's gotten slower over the years of use but I keep it update and virus free.

Chrome browser seems to eat all the CPU processor if I have more than two screens open.

When I go to the control panel it will show 7 or 8 chrome actions open to browse the net.

Is there a better windows based browser out there?

[ST1G]

Not really. Chrome is the best by far in my opinion. Sounds like it's time for an erase and install.

[gtdragon980]

Yup, format and reinstall just the bare necessities. Upgrade the ram too if it is less than 4gb. I'm assuming this is a windows 7 laptop? The processor shouldn't be an issue if it is fairly new.

[M-technik-3]

Windows 7 basic netbox like it because of size and full keyboard.

[ST1G]

Yup, format and reinstall just the bare necessities.

Seriously, it's really helpful, getting rid of all the bloatware, and ditching anything you don't need.

[BobombETA]

When I had a windows PC for personal use I used the program "CCleaner" every few weeks to delete all the junk that builds up on your computer. It would regularly delete a gig+ of junk and speed everything up...

[lambo]

Chrome is a RAM hog. How much ram do you have currently? You can check how much memory each tab uses by opening the chrome task manager from the top left menu > more tools.

[Massimo]

Allow me to interject

http://www.ubuntu.com/

problem solved

[george graves]

I try ubuntu every few years - it's always a nightmare.

[Massimo]

I try ubuntu every few years - it's always a nightmare.

Yep.

Now to wait for the Mac guy to respond.

[Hooffenstein HD]

Now to wait for the Mac guy to respond.

You rang?

[NC325iC]

wait another month or so and get free upgrade to windows 10 (probably? not sure if they'll push it to netbooks, I assume they will) and just use Edge

edit: couple of months is more likely

[GAbOS]

Chrome Tweaks:

http://digiwonk.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-speed-hacks-thatll-make-google-chrome-blazing-fast-your-computer-0155989/

http://wiki.mikejung.biz/Chrome

Win7 Tweaks:

https://tweakhound.com/tweaking-windows-7/

Getting rid of memory eating features and applications that you never use is the easiest way to maximize the currently installed amount of ram.

[ST1G]

Yep.

Now to wait for the Mac guy to respond.

Mac guy checking in.

[Mr. Tasty]

wait another month or so and get free upgrade to windows 10 (probably? not sure if they'll push it to netbooks, I assume they will) and just use Edge

edit: couple of months is more likely

how would upgrading to a newer operating system allow the computer to work faster? New OS's on an older, outdated hardware fitted computer will ALWAYS slow it down further.