5 Advanced Brave Browser Hacks to Boost Performance and Productivity Part 2
Once your browser is clean and private, the next step is efficiency. These advanced tweaks focus on speed, multitasking, and unlocking hidden capabilities—especially useful if you’re a heavy browser user.
6. Enable Memory Saver to Prevent Slowdowns
If you open many tabs, Brave can quietly eat up your system resources.
Fix it:
- Settings → System → Enable Memory Saver
You can also whitelist important sites so they stay active.
Why this matters:
Inactive tabs are suspended, freeing up RAM and keeping your system responsive.
7. Switch to Vertical Tabs for Better Workspace Management
Traditional horizontal tabs break down when you have too many open.
Enable vertical tabs:
- Settings → Appearance → Tabs → Turn on Vertical Tabs
Then:
- Disable “Show Title Bar” for a cleaner layout
- Collapse tabs into a slim sidebar
Why this matters:
You gain:
- More screen space
- Better tab visibility
- Easier multitasking
Especially useful on large displays.
8. Use Brave Task Manager to Identify Resource Hogs
Sometimes one tab ruins everything.
Open Brave’s Task Manager:
- Press Shift + Esc
or - Menu → More Tools → Task Manager
From there, you can identify and close tabs using excessive CPU or memory.
Why this matters:
Instead of guessing what’s slowing your browser, you get direct control.
9. Bypass Copy-Paste Restrictions with “Force Paste”
Some websites block paste functionality (often for misguided “security” reasons).
Brave bypass:
- Right-click → Force Paste
If right-click is disabled:
- Use a simple extension to re-enable it
Why this matters:
Saves time, especially when dealing with passwords, forms, or repetitive input.
10. Get Premium-Like Features on YouTube Without Paying
Using YouTube inside Brave (especially on mobile) unlocks features typically reserved for paid users:
- Ad-free playback
- Background play
- Picture-in-picture mode
All without subscribing to YouTube Premium.
Why this matters:
You get a smoother media experience without extra cost—simply by changing how you access content.
Final Takeaway
Most people install Brave and assume it’s already optimized. It isn’t.
Out of the box, it’s just better than average. With the right tweaks, it becomes:
- A serious privacy tool
- A high-performance browser
- A distraction-free workspace
If you’re not adjusting these settings, you’re effectively using a watered-down version of what Brave can actually do.