Microsoft is Testing RAM-Usage Limit Settings for Edge Browser

Microsoft Edge is reportedly testing a new setting to allow users to limit the RAM usage of the browser.

First spotted by program watchdog @Leopeva64 on X (formerly Twitter), the new feature is apparently targeted to PC gamers to help reduce lagging while playing by lowering processing requirements of the browser.

Enabling the feature will slow down the browser but will free up some processing space to play games more smoothly.

The feature can be accessed via the browser's new "Game view" tab.

As of writing, the RAM limit settings are currently locked behind Microsoft's Canary testing versions. There is no confirmation yet as to when or will Microsoft release the feature anytime soon.

Microsoft Launches 'Game View' Panel for Videogame Guides, Discussion

Aside from limiting RAM consumption, Edge is lending more uses and features to its "Game View" tab for PC gamers. Of course, it is powered by AI.

The tab will feature provide search suggestions for users to look up guides and discussions, from articles to online forums, on their preferred games.

In addition, gamers looking for a new title to play can get a brief insight about the game through Microsoft's Copilot chatbot integrated into the browser.

Microsoft Ramps Up Features to Compete Against Other Browsers

The company's dip towards attracting the videogame market marks Microsoft's renewed efforts to compete against prominent web browsers.

Complaints against Google Chrome, the most popular web browser for many years, have been stacking up after its new policies against adblockers and optimization.

If Microsoft intends to join the fray for the best gaming-oriented browser, it is expected to compete against Opera GX, Wave, and Brave browsers that have in-house adblockers.