Frequently Asked Questions - Tab Resource Monitor

General Questions

Q: Is Tab Resource Monitor free to use?

A: Yes, Tab Resource Monitor is completely free with all features available at no cost.

Q: Which browsers support Tab Resource Monitor?

A: Currently available for Chrome and Microsoft Edge with full functionality.

Q: Does the extension slow down my browser?

A: Tab Resource Monitor is designed to use minimal resources. The monitoring overhead is typically less than 1% of system resources.

Installation & Setup

Q: How do I install Tab Resource Monitor?

A: Visit the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons store, search for "Tab Resource Monitor," and click "Add to Browser."

Using Tab Resource Monitor

Q: How do I view my tab resource usage?

A: Click the Tab Resource Monitor icon in your browser toolbar to open the monitoring popup with real-time resource data.

Q: What do the different colors mean?

A: Red indicates high resource usage, yellow is medium usage, green is low usage, and gray represents inactive or suspended tabs.

Q: Can I customize the alert thresholds?

A: Yes! Go to extension settings to set custom CPU, memory, and network usage thresholds that trigger alerts.

Q: How often does the data update?

A: By default, data updates every 3 seconds. You can adjust this interval from 1-30 seconds in the settings.

Performance & Troubleshooting

Q: Why are some tabs showing as 0% usage?

A: Tabs may show low or zero usage if they're suspended, inactive, or the website has minimal activity.

Q: The extension shows different numbers than my system task manager. Why?

A: Browser-level monitoring may differ from system-level monitoring due to different measurement methods and scopes.

Q: Can I monitor resource usage for browser extensions?

A: Yes, the advanced view includes extension resource monitoring to help identify resource-heavy browser add-ons.

Q: What should I do if a tab is using too many resources?

A: You can close, reload, or suspend the tab directly from the resource monitor. The extension also provides optimization recommendations.

Features & Customization

Q: Does the extension work with incognito/private browsing?

A: Yes, but you need to enable the extension for incognito mode in your browser's extension settings.

Q: Can I monitor tabs across multiple browser windows?

A: Yes, Tab Resource Monitor shows resource usage for tabs across all open browser windows.

Data & Privacy

Q: Does the extension collect my browsing data?

A: No, Tab Resource Monitor does not collect any data whatsoever. All monitoring is done locally and no information is sent to external servers.

Q: Where is my monitoring data stored?

A: All monitoring is processed locally in your browser in real-time. No data is stored anywhere - it's displayed live and then discarded.

Q: What data do you have access to?

A: None. We cannot access any of your browsing data, tab information, or usage patterns. Everything happens locally on your device.

Advanced Features

Q: Does the extension support multiple user profiles?

A: The extension works with browser profiles and maintains separate settings for each browser profile.

Support & Updates

Q: How often is the extension updated?

A: We release updates monthly with bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features based on user feedback.

Q: I found a bug or have a feature request. How do I report it?

A: Contact us at support@apercallc.com with details about issues or suggestions. We respond within 24-48 hours.

Q: Is technical support available?

A: Yes, we provide free technical support via email. Premium users get priority support and advanced troubleshooting assistance.

Q: Can I contribute to the development or testing?

A: We welcome beta testers and feature suggestions! Contact us if you're interested in helping improve Tab Resource Monitor.