View Full Version : is your firefox too slow? Try maxthon
TrAnCe
12-17-2007, 01:29 AM
If you're like me and have this mad crap computer and firefox often runs badly, and you cant really "really" watch youtube video's, give Maxthon Web Browser a shot.
It runs like a Hybrid between internet explorer (mad windows marketplace and hotmail adds) and firefox (tabs and awesome anti virus/popup/nazi protection), but runs alot lighter. You get the option to download one of two versions; download the second version (which claims to run faster and better). The only problem I've seen with it is its a biotch to customise, and the "script error" message comes up alot. To fix this, click on "options" then "maxthon options" then in "general" click "disable script error" int he second half of the box. Simple.
I find I can see more of youtube video's and this runs alot faster too. I used to load lotsa ramprage pages at the same time (general, the lounge, beginners, etc) and when I clicked from one to the next, it stuck for a while. Maxthon doesnt do this. You can also set it up so that double clicking on a tab closes it. Madarse!
In all I give this browser a 9/10; it does everything you want, except opening new windows on middle click like firefox does.
god bless you maxthon people.
skateblank714
12-17-2007, 01:34 AM
ive never really noticed any problems with firefox
Super_Skater
12-17-2007, 01:38 AM
ive never really noticed any problems with firefox
Same here. Firefox is fine.
China Skate
12-17-2007, 02:20 AM
I use Safari
It says it's x2 faster than Internet explorer and x1.7 than Firefox when it comes to loading pages, and up to 2 times faster than Firefox and 3 times faster than Internet Explorer when executing JavaScript.
Sk8 Shorty's
12-17-2007, 03:30 PM
I've tried alot of browsers so far:
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Internet Explorer
Avant Browser
Opera
and
Flock
Mozilla Firefox to me is one of the best, its fast, doesn't bug or get errors a lot, and for you myspace crazed people out there, it doesn't make it, or the font look weird like Internet Explorer, and Opera does.
Oh and if you think your firefox is being slow, just add the add on called FasterFox I think. And besides that, you can customize it to your own liking.
Safari: It's fast, their font scheme or w/e you'd like to call it, I like it alot and it's easy to the eyes and easy to read. Only problem I have is its very buggy to me and crashes a lot if you move to fast (if you know what I mean.)
Internet Explorer: I think its really slow compared to Mozilla and Safari, and the font isn't as clear, especially if you have a myspace, it makes the font look really unbold.
Avant Browser: In my opinion it's basically a mix between Internet Explorer, and Firefox. It's somewhat fast, not as fast as firefox, and it doesn't have a whole lot to customize, but for some reason, its one of the top browsers in my opinion.
Opera: From what I remember, It's mostly like Internet Explorer, but with some Firefox things to it.
When it comes to font and speed, it reminds me a lot like Internet Explorer.
The thing I did like about Opera is, they have a button called "user more" and "author mode" button.
and finally
Flock: It's the browser I'm using right now, I like it cause it's easy to access your photobucket and flickr pics. It's basically just like firefox, but the only problem is that you can't customize a whole lot right now, but that's just because the browser just came out not to long ago.
It's font, and loading speed is just like firefox's in my opinion.
So yeah, sorry for rambling on, but I'm home from school and I have nothing better to do than listen to music and just go on the internet for awhile.
Sorry if this didn't really help anyone out.
I use Safari
It says it's x2 faster than Internet explorer and x1.7 than Firefox when it comes to loading pages, and up to 2 times faster than Firefox and 3 times faster than Internet Explorer when executing JavaScript.
Yeah your right China, here's a link to Safari's site where it basically gives out that kinda info.:
http://www.apple.com/safari/
TrAnCe
03-23-2008, 06:17 AM
I have a shit computer; I suppose thats why firefox freezes alot.
J-Eazy
03-23-2008, 05:00 PM
i just got that fasterfox thing, havent noticed a diff yet, tho myspace loads a LOT faster, cuz my firefox ALWAYS crashed on myspace cuz the page would load too slow.
John_
03-23-2008, 05:05 PM
i hurd opera rox
IdiotProof
03-23-2008, 05:36 PM
Firefox works for me, it's wayyyy better than Internet Explorer, and way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way better than Safari. I hate how apple is now malware auto downloading Safari and iTunes in updates for Quicktime.
SVDHelix
03-23-2008, 05:43 PM
Firefox works for me, it's wayyyy better than Internet Explorer, and way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way better than Safari. I hate how apple is now malware auto downloading Safari and iTunes in updates for Quicktime.
agreed.
i love firefox, it never fails for me :]
zoo_yorker_rep'
03-24-2008, 02:38 AM
I have no problems with Firefox, except MY YOUTUBE DOESN'T WORK. Someone comfort me. I've tried everything......
TrAnCe
03-24-2008, 08:36 AM
I have no problems with Firefox, except MY YOUTUBE DOESN'T WORK. Someone comfort me. I've tried everything......
do the vid's come up with like a red "X" box? if so, you'll need to download the latest flash player from adobe's website.
zoo_yorker_rep'
03-24-2008, 07:34 PM
^^^^^^^ No, it says i need to update my flashplayer, but i already have the most up-to-date flashplayer. Its so retarded.
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