Hardware acceleration is a browser feature that uses your computer’s graphics card to help games and videos run smoother.
It makes images look better and reduces the load on your processor.
How to Check and Change Hardware Acceleration Settings?
Google Chrome
Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
Select Settings.
Scroll down and click Advanced.
Find the System section.
Turn Use hardware acceleration when available on or off.
Restart your browser.
Microsoft Edge
Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
Select Settings → System and performance.
Turn Use hardware acceleration when available on or off.
Restart your browser.
Mozilla Firefox
Open the menu (three lines).
Select Settings → General.
Scroll to Performance.
Uncheck Use recommended performance settings.
Turn Use hardware acceleration when available on or off.
Restart your browser.
Opera
Click the Opera logo in the top-left corner.
Select Settings (or press Alt+P).
Scroll to System.
Turn Use hardware acceleration when available on or off.
Restart your browser.
When Should You Change This Setting?
If the game lags or freezes, try turning hardware acceleration on or off to see if it helps.
If you see visual glitches or problems, try switching this setting.
Always restart your browser after changing the setting.