Firefox 7 Tweak Guide
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Chapters:
1. Firefox Hacks
2. Additional Addons
CHAPTER 1. Firefox Hacks
Firefox is already a fast browser, but you can make it even faster!
1. Install Firefox if you don't already have it installed.
2. Go to Start > All Programs >
Mozilla Firefox
3. Type in your address bar: "about:config" > press enter
4. Now the "about:config" page will show which allows you to configure Firefox in the advanced mode.
5. Now you can use the following tweaks to make Firefox faster!, you can use the filter for easy searching.
Editing instructions:
To create create a new item: right click anywhere in the page > New > String / Integer / Boolean
String accepts: ASCII (a-z)
Integer accepts: Numbers
(0-9)
Boolean: Yes/No (1/0)
To edit an item: double click the item.
Tweaks:
Pipelining:
Notes:
Some servers may not support pipelining, which makes them slower to load when pipelining is on.
Most modern web servers allow pipelining, if you experience slower page loading,
you probably visit allot of old webservers. Then it's recommended for you to turn pipelining off.
Changes:
(change) network.http.pipelining (boolean) > true
(change) network.http.pipelining.maxrequest (integer) > 8
Quick Rendering pages:
Changes:
(create) content.notify.interval (integer) > 5000000
(create) content.notify.ontimer (boolean) > true
Faster page loading:
Changes:
(create) content.switch.treshold (integer) > 250000
Increasing cache size:
Notes:
When you have a lot of memory (ram) in your computer and you keep Firefox open all the time, you can increase the size of the cache memory.
Because Firefox stores data in your RAM while browsing its faster when you have a large cache, so the pages don't have to reload. (2gb-4gb +)
Changes:
(create) browser.cache.memory.capacity (integer) > 65536
Longer timeout before considering it crashed:
Changes:
(create) content.max.tokenizing.time (integer) >
2333333
Respond quicker when information is received:
Changes:
(create) nglayout.initialpaint.delay (integer) > 0
Now restart Firefox for the changes to take effect.
CHAPTER 2. Additional Addons
Adblock Plus:
Annoyed by adverts? Troubled by tracking? Bothered by banners?
Install Adblock Plus now to regain control of the internet and change the way that you view the web.
Download: here
Skipscreen:
Skips unnecessary pages on sites like Rapidshare, Megaupload, zShare, Mediafire, and more.
Why click through pages loaded with adds and wait for countdowns when your computer can do it for you
Download: here
Tutorial written by: broodplank
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial