Surfing the internet is one of the things we do the longest when we are in front of a computer. Obviously for this we need a good browser and Mozilla Firefox is one of the best to navigate smoothly. safe, agile and without worrying about anything.
However, from time to time this can work in a way that is not adequate. When Firefox starts to run slow, every so often it hangs, etc. The headaches begin.
That is why we are going to teach you how to speed up and improve Mozilla Firefox performance. Not only so that the different websites you visit load much faster. But also so that it works more optimally on your computer.
Some of the methods that we will teach you will have a slight impact on the performance of the browser. While others will have a major impact. The most advisable thing would be to apply them to all to notice an improvement in general terms when using Firefox.
Tricks to speed up Firefox
It’s not exactly complicated speed up firefox and next, we are going to see a series of tricks that will be very useful for those who want to improve their experience when browsing the huge world of the internet.
Update Firefox
Updates, as we always mention, are important for all kinds of applications, operating systems, games., etc. These can optimize the application and solve a large number of errors that are always present (to a greater or lesser extent) in any app we have.
That is why it is essential that we keep automatic updates turned on. Which come by default in this way. In case you want to check if you have the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. All you have to do is go to Mozilla.org to verify the version that is available for download.
Extensions and themes we don’t use
Everything that is not used, it is better to uninstall it to lighten the load of the browser. Extensions and themes consume resources. It is best to remove them if they are not really necessary.
For this you have to go to “Menu”. Once in said menu we will “Choices“And in the new window choose”Extensions and themes”.
Like everything in life: excesses are bad. Ideally, you should keep those that are really useful. In case you don’t use them or you don’t think they are strictly necessary. To gain better performance and speed up Firefox it is better to remove them.
In case you have some kind of problem in the browser and you think that it is an extension that causes the problem. It is best to manually disable one by one until you get to the one that really gives problems.
Another option to check if extensions are causing problems is to use the “Safe Mode”From Firefox. For this you have to go to “Menu“And choose”Help”. Then you have to select “Restart with plugins disabled”Or press the F10 key. In case the browser works properly. This means that some plugin creates conflict.
If you want to go a little further. You can install an extension called “About: addons-memory”Which is responsible for analyzing how much memory consumes each of the extensions that you have installed. In this way you will be able to know which of these consumes too many resources to uninstall or impersonate by another.
Plugins: if not necessary, disable
Plugins are quite useful in browsers as they add very interesting functions. In this way many things can be done in an agile and uncomplicated way. The problem is that they overload the browser, especially if you have many installed.
Some are already installed by default in Firefox and we don’t even use them. The most recommended thing is that those plugins that you have installed you uninstall them to remove a bit of load from the browser in order to speed it up.
For remove plugins you have to go to the address bar and type “about: addonsWithout the quotes. Then press enter and you can enter a configuration page. In the side bar you will see a section that says “Plugins”Click on it and verify that you only have the ones you need.
How to delete temporary files in Firefox
The cache works on practically everything: Windows, Android, Applications, etc. Therefore, it is essential that from time to time you clear the entire cache of your browser so that different websites load as appropriate.
The cache is used to store different components of the websites we visit. So that the next time we enter this site, it will load faster since we have several of its components downloaded to the computer.
However, when they accumulate they usually cause problems. That is why it is essential that from time to time you delete the browser cache. Maybe once a week is enough.
- To be able to do it you have to go to “View history, saved bookmarks, and more”.
- After this you go to “Record”.
- Then to “Clear recent history”.
And you’re going to have to check all the boxes. Something that is important is that you check all the boxes that are in the section “Record”. But also that where it says “Temporal range to clean” you always put. Since if you put the last hour, it will not help you to delete the cache every week, or every several days.
Hardware acceleration
When it is necessary the browser makes use of hardware acceleration when some kind of content requires it. The issue is that for it to work properly we need a good video card and especially that it is updated to the latest version.
- But first we are going to verify that we have the function installed by entering the “Menu”.
- Then we will go to “Choices”.
- In the tab that opens we are going to click on “general“And then where it says”performance”.
- Here you will have to verify if the option of “Use hardware acceleration when available”.
In case you have some kind of problem with the video card, you should disable this option.
Remove websites from history
The history in the browsers is quite important. But you must bear in mind that it can take up a large amount of space and complicate navigation. The point is that browsers save everything we have visited. This is when the history is formed.
In order to delete the history, what we must do is press “Ctrl + Shift + H”A window will open with the history. What you are going to do is click on the three dots that are in the upper right part of each of the sites and then click on “Delete from history”.
Test profile in Firefox
You are already tired and you don’t really want to keep mulling it over. So it is best to create a new profile or instance in the browser to check when the browser is as if it will just be installed, it works the same or not.
First you have to press Windows + R and then write “Firefox – CreateProfile test”And hit enter.
Now in order to open a new instance of Firefox with the new profile you will have to put “Firefox.exe. –P test”.
When you finish testing this new instance to delete the profile you have to open the “Profile Manager”. After this you simply write in run: exe – ProfileManager and choose the profile you want to delete, which would be test.
Restore Firefox preferences
With the passage of time it is normal that little by little we modify the browser preferences so that they are as we are interested. However, some of these may alter the browser settings.
To be able to verify a list of the altered preferences you have to open a new tab and then go to the address bar to write “About: support”.
In case you want to set the preferences to the original value but you are not very clear how to do it. We recommend that you use the extension “Config descriptions“To make it much easier for you.
Restore Firefox to factory settings
Another thing you can do is directly choose to reset Firefox to its factory settings. As if you had just downloaded the program and installed it on your computer. So that in this way you have all the original settings.
For this you have to start Firefox with the Shift key pressed. It will start a window in safe mode.
Now you have to check the box that says “Restore all user preferences“And then simply click on”Apply changes and restart”.
Extensions to keep your equipment clean and safe
Click & Clean
It is a very useful extension for delete all browsing history. Since only with one click you can clean absolutely everything and leave your browser without traces of anything in the history.
You can configure it to delete all your data when you close the browser. Which is undoubtedly very positive not only to improve its speed but also to protect your privacy.
SpeedyFox
It is an extension that can greatly improve the speed of your browser. Since it improves performance in general terms.
Once you have it installed you will simply have to go to “Tools> Add-ons> SpeedyFox”.
After this you will have to go to “Tools> Plugins> Speed Tweaks (SpeedyFox)> Preferences”And then simply accept the values that are already recommended to improve the browser’s performance.
The best thing to do would be to restart Firefox after all this.
