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gexgd0419
/ edge_discard_tabs.js
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March 30, 2024 09:02
Microsoft Edge: Discard / freeze all background tabs
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| // For tab hoarders using Microsoft Edge (this might work on other Chromiums, but I haven't tested) | |
| // who keep so many tabs that even edge://discards/ page becomes unresponsive. | |
| // Can discard/freeze all background hidden tabs. Foreground (visible) tabs, tabs playing audio, | |
| // and tabs in the "Never put these sites to sleep" list will not be discarded/frozen. | |
| // In the address bar, enter: edge://discards/discards.js | |
| // Then open DevTools (Ctrl+Shift+I or F12), go to Console, and paste the following code. | |
| await (async () => { | |
| // To freeze tabs, set to false; to discard tabs, set to true |