Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Some of you may have slow internet connection problem. So lets start here.
If you think that you don't need to read this post, just scroll down All the way to read the Previous Post.
*First and foremost, get rid of Internet Explorer. Its the worst, slowest and most insecure I (SSGupta) have come across. That leaves with us, the other two browser kings, Opera and Firefox. We are recommending that you switch to Firefox because of its large number of add-ons and its very flexible properties. Firefox can be download here(http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/)
*Now, after you get your copy of Firefox, you will need an add-on known as Fasterfox. (I am sure that many of you know that configuring via "about:config" is better, but, for most users, its tedious. Therefore, more on that later.Fasterfox can be downloaded here(https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1269). After Fasterfox downloads and installs, then, let it configure itself.
*Now, the next add-ons we are talking about are the best add-ons ever. (They were reason enough for me to switch to Firefox from IE7 and Opera9).Now, we are talking about an add on called NoScript. This prevents Scripts from running (This includes Flash Scripts, Java Scripts,Website Scripts and executable contents).NoScript can be downloaded here(https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722).NoScript has been tested by industry experts and all agree to the fact that it makes browsing safer.
About NoScript add-on:
You will see for certain sites, you wont be able to browse properly using NoScript. (EG: Orkuts Scrap Reply function wont work). Now,for such sites, click on the No Script icon. You will see a list of sites whose scripts are blocked.You will have to allow the scripts of the site. (EG: In Orkut, Scripts from Orkut.com and Google-Analytics.com are blocked. Now, we know that Google-Analytics are responsible for ads, but, orkut isnt. So, you will have to allow scripts from Orkut, but, not from Google Analytics). This principle applies to all websites.
To conclude NoScript, if you see that its hindering your browsing experience, click on options and click "Temporary Allow". Its the best possible solution to all problems.
*For our blog, go to www.blogger.com>>Right Click Page>> Allow www.blogger.com
*For the TagBoard, go to www.onepraise07.blogspot.com>>Right Click Page>> Allow cbox.ws or shoutbox.sg sumthin sumthin
A word of caution here, although NoScript is a great Add-On, sometimes, it blocks desirable scripts also. Therefore, on some sites, you will have to allow some sites if you wants to see the unblocks scripts.
*The final add-on to make your browsing experience the best ever is Ad-Block Plus. It will block all Flash Ads, Banners, everything. You have the option to subscribe to sites which regularly update "Ad-URLs". And, you can also manually block an image by right clicking on it and selecting "Adblock Image".
AB+ can be downloaded here(https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865).
About this add-on: It increase the speed of your internet connection by 5%
*To listen to our blog Media Players which includes our MP3 and MV PLAYERS. You need to download the latest Macromedia Flash Player. Click here to download(http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player.exe)
The automated add-ons listed above are good enough to improve ones browsing experience. However, Power users would like to squeeze out every bit of bandwidth (speed) possible from their internet connections. So, read on to tweak firefox so that it suits your computer type and connection the best.
Firstly, disconnect from the internet. Open Firefox and type about:config in the address bar.This will open the config page at Firefox.
Common Settings:
These settings apply to all computers and connections.
"network.http.pipelining", true
"network.http.proxy.pipelining", true
"network.http.pipelining.maxrequests", 8
"content.notify.backoffcount", 5
"plugin.expose_full_path", true
"ui.submenuDelay", 0
Before we get to User Specific settings , we will need another add-on known as Tamperdata. That can be downloaded here.
Now, in the about config window, Right click on it, Then, click on "New" (Nuevo) >> "Integer" (Intero) >> name the Parameter as content.max.tokenizing.time. Allot the value as per your scenario below. (Mostly, its value is 2250000 for almost all scenarios)
User Specific Settings:
Now, listed below are different types of scenarios.Choose your scenario and tweak away accordingly.
Fast Computer Fast Connection
content.interrupt.parsing", true
content.max.tokenizing.time", 2250000
content.notify.interval", 750000
content.notify.ontimer", true
content.switch.threshold", 750000
nglayout.initialpaint.delay", 0
network.http.max-connections", 48
network.http.max-connections-per-server", 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy", 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server", 8
browser.cache.memory.capacity", 65536
A couple settings of note... Firefox is allocated 4096 KB (4 MB) of memory by default and in this configuration we give it roughly 65MB as denoted by the last line. This can be changed according to what is used. (For allotting 65 MB, make sure you have 768 MB of RAM minimum. Else, allocate 28 MB (28672 K)
Fast Computer, Slower Connection
This configuration is more suited to people without ultra fast connections. We are not talking about dial up connections but slower DSL / Cable connections.
content.max.tokenizing.time", 2250000
content.notify.interval", 750000
content.notify.ontimer", true
content.switch.threshold", 750000
network.http.max-connections", 48
network.http.max-connections-per-server", 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy", 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server", 8
nglayout.initialpaint.delay", 0
browser.cache.memory.capacity", 65536
Fast Computer, Slow Connection
browser.xul.error_pages.enabled", true
ontent.interrupt.parsing", true
content.max.tokenizing.time", 3000000
content.maxtextrun", 8191
content.notify.interval", 750000
content.notify.ontimer", true
content.switch.threshold", 750000
network.http.max-connections", 32
network.http.max-connections-per-server", 8
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy", 8
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server", 4
nglayout.initialpaint.delay", 0
browser.cache.memory.capacity", 65536
Slow Computer, Fast Connection
content.max.tokenizing.time", 3000000
content.notify.backoffcount", 5
content.notify.interval", 1000000
content.notify.ontimer", true
content.switch.threshold", 1000000
content.maxtextrun", 4095
nglayout.initialpaint.delay", 1000
network.http.max-connections", 48
network.http.max-connections-per-server", 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy", 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server", 8
dom.disable_window_status_change", true
One of the changes made for this particular configuration is the final line where the status bar is disabled for changing web pages to save processor time.
Slow Computer, Slow Connection
We have entered the doldrums of the dial-up user
content.max.tokenizing.time", 2250000
content.notify.interval", 750000
content.notify.ontimer", true
content.switch.threshold", 750000
nglayout.initialpaint.delay", 750
network.http.max-connections", 32
network.http.max-connections-per-server", 8
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy", 8
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server", 4
dom.disable_window_status_change", true
This concludes the manual tweaking session of Firefox. We hope that you do get a better browsing experience by using these steps posted in these two steps.
Please take note that all these add-ons can only be used by FireFox Users, and most of all, this one is I ask my cousin help me translate my POWDERFUL ENGLAND to NOT SO POWERFUL ENGLISH.
Andreas™
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