Apech Posted February 6, 2013 *moping in the Firefox corner* I would go back to Firefox is they sorted that memory thing ... I don't want to be a google robot but what choice ... I don't like Safari much either ... I tried Opera but Chrome is just better right now ... see you made me feel guilty ... *sulk* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 6, 2013 You can try SRWare Iron, built like Chrome but not Chrome. http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 6, 2013 You can try SRWare Iron, built like Chrome but not Chrome. http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php Does it work ok - forum indicates probs with mac version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 6, 2013 Does it work ok - forum indicates probs with mac version. I didn't realized you were a Mac user. I don't know about Iron on Mac. Mmmm Will make a search and come back if I find something valuable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 6, 2013 Apech Hehehe, I found Roccat from Runecats. Since it is a cats organization, I do think it is the perfect solution for you. http://runecats.com/ Joking aside, I just tried it out on a Mac, it seems to work fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 6, 2013 Apech Hehehe, I found Roccat from Runecats. Since it is a cats organization, I do think it is the perfect solution for you. http://runecats.com/ Joking aside, I just tried it out on a Mac, it seems to work fine. Nice using it now ... thanks I may use this as default if it works out ... !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 6, 2013 Nice using it now ... thanks I may use this as default if it works out ... !!!!! Cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreytoWhite Posted February 6, 2013 Runecats Explorer crashed on Windows 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted February 7, 2013 I just got Chrome and it lags and glitches in ways I never knew were possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted February 7, 2013 I see that there's a version of Roccat for Windows and I'm getting fedup with the Firefox memory issue. I use Firefox not only because of the interface but because of the security issue (i.e. my understanding is that it's one of the most secure browsers out there - even TOR uses a version of it). How does Roccat compare for security/ease of use? Thanks in anticipation (I hope ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) To all Firefox lovers annoyed by the memory issue: Have you tried what is described on the following page? http://support.mozilla.org/fr/questions/939920 edited for spelling Edited February 7, 2013 by sati 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 7, 2013 To all Firefox lovers annoyed by the memory issue: Have you tried what is described on the following page? http://support.mozilla.org/fr/questions/939920 edited for spelling Thanks! memory Fox is nto available for Osx snow leopard ... I wonder if there's analternative ... but have got others and am trying Firefox again... thanks so much for the advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks! memory Fox is nto available for Osx snow leopard ... I wonder if there's analternative ... but have got others and am trying Firefox again... thanks so much for the advice. I haven't found an alternative. But I found this that may help a bit: Firefox runs in 64-bit mode by default (at least on Mac anyway). I’ve noticed that Firefox uses up almost double the ram in 64-bit mode compared to when running in 32-bit mode. Also, some plugins (like Silverlight) are not yet compatible with the 64-bit mode of Firefox. Here’s how to run Firefox in 32-bit mode (by default) on Mac OS X: Using Finder, navigate to your Applications folder and locate the Firefox app. Command+Click (or Right-Click if you have a 2+ button mouse) and go to: “Get Info”. Check the box that says: “Open in 32-bit Mode” and close the Firefox Info box. Quit and then Relaunch Firefox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 7, 2013 I haven't found an alternative. But I found this that may help a bit: Firefox runs in 64-bit mode by default (at least on Mac anyway). I’ve noticed that Firefox uses up almost double the ram in 64-bit mode compared to when running in 32-bit mode. Also, some plugins (like Silverlight) are not yet compatible with the 64-bit mode of Firefox. Here’s how to run Firefox in 32-bit mode (by default) on Mac OS X: Using Finder, navigate to your Applications folder and locate the Firefox app. Command+Click (or Right-Click if you have a 2+ button mouse) and go to: “Get Info”. Check the box that says: “Open in 32-bit Mode” and close the Firefox Info box. Quit and then Relaunch Firefox. You are a god among TaoBums ... but no it still makes my CPU go to max temp and fan whirr like a hairdryer ... what a shame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 7, 2013 it still makes my CPU go to max temp and fan whirr like a hairdryer ... what a shame Too bad... Time to put back a safety lamp and dig.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sati Posted February 7, 2013 Obviously, the Firefox/Seamonkey CPU and RAM problem is still a pending issue for all Mac users. I have tried all the browsers for MAC. I finally found Sunrise browser. It looks more user-friendly than Roccat and it is very light. I can't say anything about security and privacy though. This point remains to be seen but I am not sure that one can rely on a browser for that. You can download it here: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/17569/sunrise The developer's site is here :https://code.google.com/p/sunrisebrowser/ This is my final note. Good luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 7, 2013 Obviously, the Firefox/Seamonkey CPU and RAM problem is still a pending issue for all Mac users. I have tried all the browsers for MAC. I finally found Sunrise browser. It looks more user-friendly than Roccat and it is very light. I can't say anything about security and privacy though. This point remains to be seen but I am not sure that one can rely on a browser for that. You can download it here: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/17569/sunrise The developer's site is here :https://code.google.com/p/sunrisebrowser/ This is my final note. Good luck Thanks so much for all your help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites