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Chosen2013

10 years ago

I use Opera, works just fine

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HeySal 10 years ago

Originally Posted by Chosen2013

I use Opera, works just fine

Maybe for you, but you're just Chosen. .......

Just sayin.......

I'm not a tech type either and have used FF since can't remember when. It's not easy for me to feel comfy changing a browser. Were I technically inclined, I'd probably just be all out bored with this one by now. I'm not. I'm comfortable. But they keep putting out updates and some of them make life a tad difficult for me. I don't like Chrome, I know that one. Not sure, myself what would be a good alternative, so I'm watching this thread myself.
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thelawlessone

10 years ago

It is time to come to the side of Google Chrome! Handles ram much better imo.

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mjming81 10 years ago

Yes.I do have chrome sitting on all my taskbars,but rarely use it;it runs well but seems rather limited,but maybe I should reconsider once I expand its limitations somehow. For example, I use Roboform as my password collector but cannot find a way of adding its toolbar onto Chrome.
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HeySal

10 years ago

I wouldn't use a browser by Google if they paid me to use it. I like having at least the illusion of superior security.

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tagiscom

10 years ago

Yep, l have FF as the main one, and IE, (whatever) as a backup!

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Sumit Menon

10 years ago

Firefox is hogging too much RAM these days. It's also been stable.

The only reason I'm still using it is for the Roomy Bookmarks Toolbar. There's nothing like that on Chrome. I even looked into Chrome extension development thinking I'd make one and switch to Chrome, but the API doesn't let you access the bookmarks bar.

I might have to look into alternatives if Firefox doesn't get it straight.

Originally Posted by HeySal

Maybe for you, but you're just Chosen. .......

Just sayin.......

I'm not a tech type either and have used FF since can't remember when. It's not easy for me to feel comfy changing a browser. Were I technically inclined, I'd probably just be all out bored with this one by now. I'm not. I'm comfortable. But they keep putting out updates and some of them make life a tad difficult for me. I don't like Chrome, I know that one. Not sure, myself what would be a good alternative, so I'm watching this thread myself.

Look up Comodo Dragon. It's essentially the same thing as Chrome but not maintained by Google.

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Yep, l have FF as the main one, and IE, (whatever) as a backup!

Shane

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ThomM

10 years ago

Using FF with a Linux Mint OS and it works great.

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Raydal

10 years ago

FF is still my browser of choice but it has been locking up on me a lot lately
only to find that is is hogging my RAM resources. so I have to shut down
the browser and restart every now and then. I've tried other browsers
but can't get myself switching after making to he switch from IE to FF
many moons ago.

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bertyounger

10 years ago

Works fine for me on numerous Windows 7 boxes and laptops. I like Maxon as an alternative..

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SShip

10 years ago

I use Chrome as my main browser and FireFox as my backup. I find FF to be slower than Chrome and choose not to use it unless I'm having issues with Chrome which is a rarity.

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Patrician

10 years ago

I was just saying the other day FireFox is the new Explorer - Clunky and Stupid.

I really don't like it but it is my back-up to Chrome. (still just a tad better than IE)

Very disappointed in it.

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kenmichaels

10 years ago

If you have 64 bit machine Try WaterFox. Its the 64 bit version of FF.

Very stable. Very Fast, and not over run with updates.
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Also for you guys not too happy with FF. Keep in mind sometimes the plug ins
are the actual problem. Not FF itself. It is also set up where you really
customize the settings for each machine. Not only speeding it up
but helping it be more stable on older and not so stable set ups. (about:config)

and if your one that ff freezes on a lot.

Open tools, click the advance tab and then un check hardware acceleration.
That will help with most freezing issues ( unless its a plug in causing it )

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tagiscom

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Sumit Menon

Firefox is hogging too much RAM these days. It's also been stable.

The only reason I'm still using it is for the Roomy Bookmarks Toolbar. There's nothing like that on Chrome. I even looked into Chrome extension development thinking I'd make one and switch to Chrome, but the API doesn't let you access the bookmarks bar.

I might have to look into alternatives if Firefox doesn't get it straight.

Look up Comodo Dragon. It's essentially the same thing as Chrome but not maintained by Google.

You know you're going to hell right?

What????

But l have to admit that IE, keeps stuffing up and closing down, which is weird considering l don't use it! :rolleyes:

But some online help, helped me to reset some things and reduce this nonsense!

Shane

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mjming81 10 years ago

Well, thank you all. Lots of interesting suggestions and anecdotes. I'm glad I'm not the only one with Firefox problems. But why an "ancient" machine should keep on running Firefox normally (although when V17 arrived I had to uninstall it and skipped a couple of versions until I thought it was safe to play). It hasn't had any major issues since V20. But the 2-year-old Toshiba laptop suddenly refuses to work with Firefox. If I'm able to I will take on a couple of your suggestions with settings,etc.
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Paul Myers

10 years ago

and if your one that ff freezes on a lot.

Open tools, click the advance tab and then un check hardware acceleration.
That will help with most freezing issues ( unless its a plug in causing it )

Thanks. I've just made that change. If it helps with the incessant problems I've been having with FF, I will be one happy camper. The crashes when I do Google searches are annoying.

It will also be nice if it fixes the issues I've been having with Fireshot. Anyone know of a similar plugin for Safari?

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kenmichaels

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Thanks. I've just made that change. If it helps with the incessant problems I've been having with FF, I will be one happy camper. The crashes when I do Google searches are annoying.

It will also be nice if it fixes the issues I've been having with Fireshot. Anyone know of a similar plugin for Safari?

Paul

If you continue to have issues.Try this. Turn FF off.
Make sure it is really off.

Then Hold shift and click the FF start icon.
It will ask you to start in safe mode. Click yes.

Then go about doing your thing. If it doesn't freeze, crash or hog memory
you will know it is a plug in or your settings causing the issue.

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HeySal

10 years ago

Originally Posted by kenmichaels

If you have 64 bit machine Try WaterFox. Its the 64 bit version of FF.

Very stable. Very Fast, and not over run with updates.
.
Also for you guys not too happy with FF. Keep in mind sometimes the plug ins
are the actual problem. Not FF itself. It is also set up where you really
customize the settings for each machine. Not only speeding it up
but helping it be more stable on older and not so stable set ups. (about:config)

and if your one that ff freezes on a lot.

Open tools, click the advance tab and then un check hardware acceleration.
That will help with most freezing issues ( unless its a plug in causing it )

This update my problem was the plugins. Took me hella time to figure out how to deal with it and I have no memory of what that was. Just clicked until I fixed it. (yeah, I'm a tech's nightmare).

So I might like this Waterfox -- um.........

Where do I find out if I have a 64 bit machine? Serious.

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kenmichaels

10 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

This update my problem was the plugins. Took me hella time to figure out how to deal with it and I have no memory of what that was. Just clicked until I fixed it. (yeah, I'm a tech's nightmare).

So I might like this Waterfox -- um.........

Where do I find out if I have a 64 bit machine? Serious.

What Operating System are you running. win xp/vista/7/8/8.1

win98 SE

< == Tech joke ... because you said
(yeah, I'm a tech's nightmare).

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kolled

10 years ago

Firefox is my main browser. Haven't experienced any major problems, but I've noted it does hog memory especially when many tabs are opened. Even after closing these tabs, the memory is not released as anyone would expect. Only a browser restart clears the problem.

Apart from that memory issue, Firefox runs great on my PC. One more thing, I've noted some addons slow down the browser, so I only keep those that are absolutely necessary. Sometimes we tend to keep addons which we 'think' will be required in the near future, only to burden the system unnecessarily.

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Paul Myers

10 years ago

Sal,

If you have a "My Computer" icon on your desktop, right-click on that and select Properties from the menu. You'll see the OS, total ram and disk space, and whether it's a 32 or 64 bit OS.

If you don't have that icon visible, hold down the Windows key and tap E. In the window that comes up, right-click on "Computer" in the listing on the left side of the pane, and select "Properties." Same screen will pop up as above.

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kenmichaels

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Sal,

If you have a "My Computer" icon on your desktop, right-click on that and select Properties from the menu. You'll see the OS, total ram and disk space, and whether it's a 32 or 64 bit OS.

If you don't have that icon visible, hold down the Windows key and tap E. In the window that comes up, right-click on "Computer" in the listing on the left side of the pane, and select "Properties." Same screen will pop up as above.

Paul

Neat trick Paul. That is going to save me a lot of time.
I used to know a lot of key board short cuts. Now I am lazy and dont bother
re-learning them when they change.

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HeySal

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Sal,

If you have a "My Computer" icon on your desktop, right-click on that and select Properties from the menu. You'll see the OS, total ram and disk space, and whether it's a 32 or 64 bit OS.

If you don't have that icon visible, hold down the Windows key and tap E. In the window that comes up, right-click on "Computer" in the listing on the left side of the pane, and select "Properties." Same screen will pop up as above.

Paul

It doesn't tell me. This is all it tells me and I am clueless about what it means.

MS Windows XP Home Edition
Version 2002, Service pack 3
Dell Dimension DEO51
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz, 1.50 GB of Ram

On system info it says it's windows/system/32 - is that the 32 I'm looking for?

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tagiscom

10 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

It doesn't tell me. This is all it tells me and I am clueless about what it means.

MS Windows XP Home Edition
Version 2002, Service pack 3
Dell Dimension DEO51
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz, 1.50 GB of Ram

On system info it says it's windows/system/32 - is that the 32 I'm looking for?

Yep, l would say so!

I do have XP on my Computer and W7 on my Laptop, both with 32 bit!

64 is quicker and handles more RAM. but it can have issues with old software!

Shane