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Prevent Firefox from Hogging Memory When Minimized [Firefox Tip]
Prevent Firefox from Hogging Memory When Minimized [Firefox Tip]
In our latest browser speed tests, I half-heartedly complained that Firefox eats up memory over long periods of use. Our lovely, helpful commenters pointed out that there is, indeed, a tweak to help...
Next Firefox version bumped to 3.5, another beta to come
mozillalinks.org — The next release of Firefox, code named Shiretoko and currently in development, will be labeled 3.5 instead... of 3.1 as it had been originally planned. According to today’s Firefox meeting notes , the version bump aims to reflect more accurately the ... (more) Next Firefox version bumped to 3.5, another beta to come
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xmarks.com — Xmarks, formerly Foxmarks, is a free add-on for Firefox that helps you discover great new sites and... provides seamless backup and sync across multiple computers. (more) Xmarks
Report: Firefox buggier, but issued fixes quicker
Report: Firefox buggier, but issued fixes quicker
news.cnet.com — Mozilla reported more vulnerabilities in its Firefox Web browser last year than Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera... combined, but Mozilla dealt with those flaws quicker than Microsoft, according to a new a report by vulnerability-testing ... (more) Report: Firefox buggier, but issued fixes quicker
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