Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Chrome is a fantastic web browser - except when it eats all your CPU power and crashes your puter. What's going on here? I thought Chrome was lean, mean, and zippy? Well, it IS... But the Software Reporter Tool that it downloads and runs to scan your computer "for evil add-ons" may be up to more than just making sure Chrome runs well (which is hilarious, since it ends up crashing the puters of so many of us!). Well, whatever... How do you turn the dang thing OFF?! Now, it's easy! I also throw in a few other privacy-enhancing tips if you're using Chrome.
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Chrome is a fantastic web browser - except when it eats all your CPU power and crashes your puter. What's going on here? I thought Chrome was lean, mean, and zippy? Well, it IS... But the Software Reporter Tool that it downloads and runs to scan your computer "for evil add-ons" may be up to more than just making sure Chrome runs well (which is hilarious, since it ends up crashing the puters of so many of us!). Well, whatever... How do you turn the dang thing OFF?! Now, it's easy! I also throw in a few other privacy-enhancing tips if you're using Chrome.
More techie tips: scottiestech.info
