Switch to different browser- Some people use Internet Explorer, which, while a decent browser, does use a lot of resources. Moreover, as web pages become more advanced, the number of processes necessary to load them grows, meaning you’re usually better off with a browser that can be customized to cut back on ads and other non-essentials.
- Firefox has many extensions that allow for the ability to block elements such as JavaScript, advertisements, Flash, and other things until you enable them. One critical add-on is Adblock Plus, which virtually eliminates ads from your surfing experience and speeds up load time considerably. You may also want to try the add-on Fasterfox Lite, which will give Firefox enhanced speed options.
- Google Chrome, while new, uses very little memory and can also be good for sites that have a lot of JavaScript and Flash. You may also want to try the FastestChrome add-on.
- Opera has compression technology, (Opera turbo) specially designed for slow network connections. This has proved very effective for many.
Remove unwanted add-ons, extensions, and plugins
Allow (some) cookies and caching
- In Firefox, go to Tools > Options > Privacy.
- In Internet Explorer, go to Tools (may look like a cog) > Internet Options >Browsing History and make sure Delete browsing history on exit is not checked. For more controlled deletion, go to Delete… and make sure Preserve favorite website data is checked.
- In Chrome, go to Tools (may look like a wrench) > Settings, scroll down, then go toShow Advanced Settings > Privacy > Content Settings.
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