Optimize Firefox and IE 8's Performance.
If your browser is having a hard time painting the page that you want to see in
less than 10 seconds, then you might want to consider the following tips:
1. Deactivate Internet Explorer’s SmartScreen/Phishing Filter.
While this IE 8 feature is commendable, it also brings down browsing speed.
SmartScreen Filter provides protection from phishing sites. It checks each and
every Website that you visit and analyzes them for any suspicious features or
activities. This gumshoe task is done in the background, so you won’t see IE 8
snooping around on the pages that you’re viewing. However, you’ll definitely
notice that it’s busy with something as page or site-flipping becomes slower.
IE 8’s SmartScreen Filter may be a handy booby trap finder, but it can be a drag
especially if you know that the Websites you’re visiting are landmine-free. If
you’re sure that the pages you’re flipping on are clean and legit, then you
might want to deactivate this phishing filter. You can do this by clicking on
Tools > SmartScreen Filter, then select Turn Off SmartScreen Filter.
2. Disable or Deactivate Plug-ins
Plug-ins add color and flavor to Firefox and IE. They can make your browsing
experience very pleasant. However, installing too many plug-ins may put extra
stress or pressure on your browser’s engine. Extra features mean extra tasks, so
don’t go on blaming bugs and viruses for your browser’s laggard performance if
ten or more plug-ins are saddled on its back.
Plug-in malfunction is also a common occurrence. Fixing
them can be tricky, especially if that particular add-on isn’t very well
supported. Your best or only option in this situation is to disable the plug-in.
You can do this in Firefox by choosing Tools > Add-ons, then Disable. To open
Internet Explorer without the extras, choose Start > All Programs > Accessories
> Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
3. Check for Updates
Browser issues are caused by faulty design. The makers of IE and Firefox try to
make up for their shortcomings by releasing occasional patches and updates.
Finding and installing patches on Internet Explorer is already unnecessary as
updates are done automatically. However, you may have to do this task manually
in Firefox. Scouring for updates is easy, though. Just click on Help > Check for
Updates.
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