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3. Chrome is faster but it uses a lot of memory and eats up more batteries.

Sun May 28, 2017, 11:23 AM

May 2017

Firefox is not as fast but it doesn't share your browsing history and it doesn't eat up your batteries as much.

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So do browsers make a difference in speed? I am using Chrome and my internet [View all] Maraya1969 May 2017 OP

I use Firefox, but... Rollo May 2017 #2

Type in "about:config" in the address bar SwissTony May 2017 #14

Thanks! I'd forgotten about the about:config utility... Rollo May 2017 #15

Try this: The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #4

This might be hepful... Beartracks May 2017 #5

Been using Chrome, elleng May 2017 #6

I'm a big Mozilla Firefox fan. Have been for years. vlyons May 2017 #9

extensions and add-ons NJCher May 2017 #10

Chrome with uBlock Origin speeds things up. hunter May 2017 #11

Thanks for this. silverweb May 2017 #12

My jaw just dropped! 81 tabs open? Color me impressed! Maraya1969 May 2017 #17

My first suggestion is to clear your history Egnever May 2017 #16