Wish it were faster?
Well, here's a way to get it to be a little more snappier (theoretically). I've tried it on my machines, and I think it is noticeably faster, though it's hard to say. But it doesn't seem to hurt anything, so give it a go.
First, in a new window/tab type "about:config" into the address bar, like so:
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about:config
It may tell you this will void your warranty. I didn't know they had a warranty, so... sure! I'll try to be careful.
Now, in the Filter line, type "network.http"
Find the "network.http.pipelining" and the "network.http.proxy.pipelining" lines and double click where they say "false" so they say "true."
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true
Then find the "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests" and change it from "4" to "40."
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40
Restart Firefox.
To my knowledge, this allows Firefox to allow more processes to happen at the same time, rather than just few at a time... thereby speeding the whole thing up.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you notice a markedly faster browsing experience.
~Luke Holzmann
Your Media Production Mentor
2 comments :
Another way to make Firefox faster is not avoid installing too many extensions. But then again, extensions are Firefox's main strength...
The Catch-22 of power <smile>.
~Luke
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