How Do You Make Firefox Faster On A Mac?
There’s no science to making Mozilla’s Firefox Web browser faster on your Mac. If you have an older computer, for instance, there’s only so much you can do. However, several basic tricks can help make sure Firefox is running an optimum speed, allowing you to surf the Internet without the dreaded spinning beach ball popping up. Upgrade to the latest version of Firefox by selecting “Check for updates” from the Help menu. Up until Firefox 3.5 came out in June 2009, the program was a notorious memory hog. If you are running a version before 3.5, this step alone will make an enormous difference. Close as many other programs as you can. The more windows you have open, the slower your computer will run. Close as many tabs as you can. Running Firefox with more than four to five tabs open will start to slow the program down. Clear your cache and history under the “Privacy” tab in Preferences. The more past data Firefox is working to remember, the less power is available for the browsing you’re
