CPU Guard
Detects high CPU usage and helps user to take action on misbehaving tabs. Extension works only on Canary, Dev and Chromium !
What is CPU Guard?
CPU Guard is a Chrome extension that detects high CPU usage caused by poorly designed websites, web frames, ads, or malware. It helps users pinpoint problematic sites and take action, improving workflow and user experience.
Extension stats
Creation date: 2023-02-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- processes
- notifications
- system.cpu
- storage
Size: 30.98K
Email: in*****@bytesunited.com
URLs: Website
Other platforms
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
Sometimes web users come across poorly designed websites, web frames, ads or simply malware that ends up consuming inadequately high amounts of computer resources and degrading workflow and user experience. CPU Guard extension is made to mitigate the issue and help users to quickly pinpoint problematic websites and take action.
Extension safety
Risk impact
CPU Guard is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
CPU Guard has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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