@digitalpriya If DevTools are affecting other open pages in your browser by causing slowness, crashes, or unexpected behavior, here are some solutions to troubleshoot the issue:
- Limit Console Logging
Excessive console logging can slow down your browser. Try clearing the console (Ctrl + L
orCmd + K
) and disabling verbose logging. - Disable Unnecessary DevTools Features
Some DevTools features, like network throttling, heavy performance monitoring, or large script debugging, can impact browser performance. Close unnecessary panels like Performance, Memory, and Network. - Use Incognito Mode or a Separate Profile
DevTools settings and extensions can sometimes interfere with other tabs. Open an Incognito window (Ctrl + Shift + N
/Cmd + Shift + N
) and test if the issue persists. - Check for Extensions Conflicts
Browser extensions (especially debugging or developer extensions) might conflict with DevTools. Try 'disabling extensions' one by one to see if performance improves. - Increase System Resources
- Close unused tabs or applications consuming too much CPU/RAM.
- Restart your browser to free up memory.
- If you're using Chrome, go to
chrome://settings/system
and enable "Use hardware acceleration when available".
- Try Another Browser
If the issue is persistent, test DevTools in another browser (e.g., Firefox, Edge) to see if it's browser-specific. - Reset DevTools Settings
If DevTools is misbehaving, reset its settings:
- Open DevTools (
F12
orCtrl + Shift + I
). - Click the three-dot menu (⋮) > Settings> Restore defaults and reload.
- Update Browser & Clear Cache
- Make sure your browser is up to date.
- Clear browsing data (
Ctrl + Shift + Del
) and restart the browser.