Slow down CPU to simulate slower computers in browser testing

Question

I\'m trying to see how our web pages behave on an average customer\'s computer. We have not yet pinned down this configuration, but it\'s likely to be slower than what our d

Answer 1

Adding to CatalinBerta's answer which worked great for me. You also need to keep in mind that it's not just the CPU you want slow down.

Browsers typically rely on GPU's for painting and composting the webpage as well as for complex animations. If you want to simulate worst case scenario, try disabling all of your Display Adapters in Device Manager, which will closely resemble clients using computers at public libraries.

For Windows:

Start > search "Device Manager" > Expand Display Adapters > right click each item > Disable