If you?re a frequent user of Firefox, you?ve probably become well aware of how much memory the program begins consuming after extended use, a problem that persists with even the latest version. While this browser is deservedly praised for it?s the functionality and customizability (made possible by the numerous extensions that improve the Firefox experience), its drain on memory ? an issue is known to also occur on systems with plenty of memory ? can become a nuisance that sees the performance of the browser begin to falter.
Called Memory Fox, this extension optimizes Firefox? use of your memory, allocating your ram so as to ensure optimal performance when browsing the web. The extension adheres to preset limits set by the user, its functionality coming into focus once the browser?s expense of ram reaches the designated threshold. After the barrier?s been met, the memory is cleared, allowing the browser to function unimpeded.
Use of this extension requires both a Windows OS and Firefox 3. After you?ve downloaded the extension, restart Firefox and activate Memory Fox from the Tools button in the toolbar. Once installed, the setup is available for your optimization needs.
While this may make only a negligible difference for those computers with an insane amount of ram, it?s sure to impart a visible impact to systems that often find their use of Firefox burdensome where RAM?s concerned.
You can download Memory Fox here.