I like it...but I guess I am one of the few for which the RAM/CPU usage is still higher than Chrome.
Chrome has 4 tabs open, FF had 2.
Chrome has 4 tabs open, FF had 2.
Then you have
So which option am I missing? With the option I have enabled, Firefox works exactly the way I say it does. If some other external application opens a link in Firefox while Firefox is closed, Firefox will open a new window with that one tab, and it will overwrite my previously saved tabs. The only way I was able to stop that behavior was with the Session Manager extension.
I like it...but I guess I am one of the few for which the RAM/CPU usage is still higher than Chrome.
Chrome has 4 tabs open, FF had 2.
I dunno why you're being such a fanboy in this thread, but there is no way for you to know that it's absolutely not a bug in Firefox (by the way, a corrupt preferences file would, in fact, be a bug). Either way, I want Session Manager to be updated for Quantum.Then you have
Just try googling a fix it. It's not a bug in firefox, it's absolutely something wrong on your end.
- A corrupt/locked prefs.js file that doesn't save your settings https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1084632
- An add-on that's causing it
- Security software preventing it
That's just multiprocess. Firefox does not do that by default. Check your multiprocess settings, as well as this config optionHey, is there any way to open a session with tabs to NOT have all the tabs load up at once? Part of the reason I liked the old Session Manager is that even you loaded up the session, the individual tab will not load up unless you click on it. Now with this Firefox 57 replacement Tab Session Manager, every tab loads up and it's kind of lame that there is no other option in that add-on's setting to have the user click individual tab to load.
Any alternatives to this? Tab Session Manager is lacking options.
Because I don't tolerate misinformation, especially in this day and age where it runs rampant through social media. A fresh install does not behave this way, and for anyone to come and lambast it with baseless claims that firefox is crap and buggy because it behaves like xyz and mislead others is utter nonsense when it absolutely does not do that out of the box. Equally so when people don't put in the effort to do a quick search for the problem they are having to find a solution that takes no more than 5 minutes to fix.I dunno why you're being such a fanboy in this thread, but there is no way for you to know that it's absolutely not a bug in Firefox (by the way, a corrupt preferences file would, in fact, be a bug). Either way, I want Session Manager to be updated for Quantum.
Set it to TRUE. You want to be able to load tabs on demand. And then restart firefox.
Thanks!Firefox calls the middle-click "autoscrolling". If you disabled autoscrolling in the options, middle-click won't work.
Heavy UI customization per add-on and mouse gesture support seems to be gone. I could see them bringing mouse gesture's back via updates to WebExtensions (essentially allowing Firefox to feed mouse input to certain functions), but I think the UI stuff is never going to be as malleable again, unless Firefox devs put in some serious work to make it work with their new multi-process, sandboxed backend.Because I'm a huge UI and productivity nerd, I used Mouse Controller, Mouse Gestures and Beyond Australis. I also had a Stylish script with made the scrollbars semi transparent and slim, with auto-hide when it isn't used.
There being no Stylish scripts for scrollbars is a serious hamper to my browsing experience, and probably the most impactful one, alongside the lack of Beyond Australis.
Does anyone here have sensible replacements for this? I looked a bit on google and stuff, but it didn't seem like there'd be viable replacements. Beyond Australis' developer already said that a port to Web Extensions API is next to impossible...
Set it to TRUE. You want to be able to load tabs on demand. And then restart firefox.
Should be noted that in light of recent NoScript mentions that there is a place for it still for users seeking to retain it when it comes back up again, even in light of most in the thread recommending soloing with either uBlock or uMatrix.
If Scripting is your biggest concern or only concern then you can likely do as the thread has so far instructed and simply move to either alternative.. However it is a little glossed over in that NoScript is a bit of a bundle of features that can still both co exist and enhance protection provided by uBlock and uMatrix.
In particular, you can globally allow scripts to eliminate conflicts between blockers while still maintaining some of NoScript's more stand out features such as anti-XSS, anti-ClickJacking and the ABE as an additional layer of safety if wished.
Yeah, keeping NoScript with the main script blocking functionality disabled is the best way to go. I suggested that early in the thread.
uBlock Origin and uMatrix serve different functions though, uBlock is basically a (superior) Adblock alternative and uMatrix is roughly a NoScript alternative, with a more flexible blocking system but lacking those additional protections.
NoScript will be updated in the next few days. In the meantime, uMatrix is a good alternative for script/component blocking. I kinda prefer it now.This crap has noscript yet? i can't surf the web without it...
I am using Chrome with it's version of Noscript along with disconnect, ghostery, and Ublock, for now...
Did you try setting "browser.tabs.remote.autostart.2" to false? Did you try running in safe mode to see if an add-on/extension was causing the problem, like the Tab Control Extension, or Auto Unload Tab add-on, that are known to be a problem? Or even a legacy version of the MEGA add-on?Had to install the old version of Firefox due to the following:
- Used the scroll mouse button to open a tab, but the website as a tab never loads unless you click on the URL and press enter.
This crap has noscript yet? i can't surf the web without it...
I am using Chrome with it's version of Noscript along with disconnect, ghostery, and Ublock, for now...
NoScript will be updated in the next few days. In the meantime, uMatrix is a good alternative for script/component blocking. I kinda prefer it now.
That's just multiprocess. Firefox does not do that by default. Check your multiprocess settings, as well as this config option
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/allow-firefox-load-multiple-tabs-background
about:config > browser.sessionstore.restore_on_demand > True
Because I don't tolerate misinformation, especially in this day and age where it runs rampant through social media. A fresh install does not behave this way, and for anyone to come and lambast it with baseless claims that firefox is crap and buggy because it behaves like xyz and mislead others is utter nonsense when it absolutely does not do that out of the box. Equally so when people don't put in the effort to do a quick search for the problem they are having to find a solution that takes no more than 5 minutes to fix.
Opposite for me, no more hitching while on reddit. For example the infamous EA reddit post (link), used to hitch for maybe 0.2 of a second before opening/being responsive. Now it's as smooth as butter.Reddit scrolls like ass in this, but everything else runs great
Not experiencing this, it works just the same as the old version, I open multiple tabs in the background using middle mouse button and they load fine in the background while I'm on the current page. The tab at the top even has a progress bar in the background showing the pages loading while it's in the background without ever needing to switch to it.Had to install the old version of Firefox due to the following:
- Used the scroll mouse button to open a tab, but the website as a tab never loads unless you click on the URL and press enter.
Because I don't tolerate misinformation, especially in this day and age where it runs rampant through social media. A fresh install does not behave this way, and for anyone to come and lambast it with baseless claims that firefox is crap and buggy because it behaves like xyz and mislead others is utter nonsense when it absolutely does not do that out of the box. Equally so when people don't put in the effort to do a quick search for the problem they are having to find a solution that takes no more than 5 minutes to fix.
My suggestion for you would be to attend a remedial reading class, as well as visit dictionary.com more often.
Also anger management classes, and perhaps a timeout from the internet every couple of hours when you feel like you're on the verge of flipping out when someone points out an issue with one of your beloved software products.
Thanks dude for taking the time to confirm!I'm still seeing higher bitrates in Edge Browser vs. Firefox 57. Comparison here: https://imgur.com/a/sR3BQ
This is on a 1080p computer monitor. And yes, still seeing 720p resolution for Firefox as opposed to 1080p in Edge.
Same here man. I use MouseControl 2.0 which does tab wheel scrolling and also other mouse shortcuts and there currently isn't a replacement for this either. The dev said he does have plans to port it over but currently doesn't have the time. Hope it comes back soon.The only thing I'm missing is the ability to scroll through tabs using the mouse wheel when my cursor is hovering over the tab section. I used to use Tab Wheel Scroll but it doesn't look like it's going to be updated. Had a look and search through the available add-ons to see if someone else made something for it, but couldn't find anything.
Otherwise, all good here.
using Android? Is the scrolling smooth yet?
The only issue I see with it is when you try to have it do a screenshot of the entire page you're viewing, it has a limit to how "tall" vertically of a page it can snapshot. Like, a full page thread here is too long for it to capture.The screenshot feature alone is a good enough reason to make the switch from Chrome imo
I imagine that restriction is in place to help them save bandwidth. They should probably let you locally save a full size version though.The only issue I see with it is when you try to have it do a screenshot of the entire page you're viewing, it has a limit to how "tall" vertically of a page it can snapshot. Like, a full page thread here is too long for it to capture.
Quite a bit faster in browser speed tests. Safari be superior at conserving battery though, if you care about that. I recall Apple focused on power consumption.
Ah okay. I mean my Safari is fine, fast and decent on battery life as wel. Just kind of bored and looking to shuffle things up a little.Quite a bit faster in browser speed tests. Safari be superior at conserving battery though, if you care about that. I recall Apple focused on power consumption.
With classic theme restorer dead, can we get back the old style search box behaviour?
Which is the old style exactly? There are a couple style options in the options > search menu.With classic theme restorer dead, can we get back the old style search box behaviour?
Which is the old style exactly? There are a couple style options in the options > search menu.
What OS are you on? The top bar looks really bad on Windows 7, and apparently that's just how it is. On Windows 10 the entire top bar should change color based on theme. I don't know about other platforms.On a different note, I am having problems with the built-in themes. The Dark and Default themes have pieces missing, they are white - like the tab background and the tab scrolling piece. Also Default is not dark blue but light gray. I don't know what's causing it but I tried reinstalling, removing my profile, nothing seems to help. Same with Firefox Developer Edition. Any ideas?