[nabs-l] another one in the market for a new computer

Mon Jul 16 21:57:23 UTC 2012

Hi,
Does disabling hardware acceleration prevent Firefox from hogging so
much ram? I'm using the latest version, and I find that the more time
I spend using it, the more ram gets swallowed up. Sorry if I'm not
doing a good job explaining it. I use Memturbo to keep track of how
much ram is free, and I've discovered that Firefox takes up way more
than IE does.
Regarding Firefox and flash, I find that it crashes almost every time
a page with a lot of flash content is loaded, unless I disable the
quick time and Adobe plugins which are, as far as I know, the only
flash plugins I have installed. So when I want to use Youtube or
another site that's heavy on flash content, I do switch to IE.

On 7/16/12, Littlefield, Tyler <tyler at tysdomain.com> wrote:
> There might be something worth trying, on the same note. If firefox lags
> sometimes, just disable hardware accelleration (it's really cool, when
> it actually works). it's under tools and options, and if I remember
> correctly advanced. Just uncheck the box.
> On 7/16/2012 12:59 PM, Littlefield, Tyler wrote:
>> If I can dig through the random commas, the point you're trying to
>> make is that firefox and youtube don't work together. I'm not really
>> sure where you get this from, but all you need is the adobe flash
>> plugin, and youtube and firefox work great together. Any flash works
>> great with firefox honestly, it's the same system as internet explorer
>> uses, it just uses a different interface to link up with Firefox's
>> plugin API.
>>
>> On 7/16/2012 12:47 PM, Joshua Lester wrote:
>>> Firefox isn't very good, especially if you want to watch Youtube videos.
>>> Alot of music classes require that you listen to diferent pieces, and
>>> the easiest way, is through Youtube.
>>> Youtube works better with IE.
>>> I hate the fact, that when using Firefox, Youtube makes the computer
>>> freeze up!
>>> Not cool!
>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>
>>> On 7/16/12, Littlefield, Tyler <tyler at tysdomain.com> wrote:
>>>> First, I'll give you a bit of info on the viruses. The fact that your
>>>> computer is a dell has nothing to do with it getting viruses. It's what
>>>> you do, and how you do it. So, whatever system you get, get AVG and
>>>> Malwarebytes free, or if you don't want AVG get Microsoft Security
>>>> Essentials and let them go. Run Malwarebytes about once every week or
>>>> so. Also, I recommend using firefox instead of internet explorer. It's
>>>> still not 100% secure; no program is, but it offers a much smaller
>>>> attack surface.
>>>>
>>>> As for the computer, if you're willing to pay for a good system, Lenovo
>>>> has some amazing thinkpads, and you can get an extended battery. One of
>>>> my friends has one, and with the $100 extended battery you get like 20
>>>> hours of battery life. I recommend getting something that is 8 gb (you
>>>> don't really need any more), and a 250+ gb harddrive should be great.
>>>> HTH,
>>>> On 7/16/2012 11:49 AM, Julie McGinnity wrote:
>>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know there is already a thread about computers on the list, but I am
>>>>> also looking for a new laptop, and I have some different requirements.
>>>>>    I have had a gateway for 2 and a half years, and there are problems
>>>>> with the hardware that would make it unreliable to use in school.  If
>>>>> it has trouble turning on, I can't rely on it during class. It also
>>>>> freezes a lot.  I have found my Gateway easy to deal with before these
>>>>> problems occured, but I definitely need something new.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am looking for a computer with a longer battery life(more than 3
>>>>> hours).  I will not buy a Dell because my previous computer was a
>>>>> Dell, and it got viruses every week and froze on what felt like a
>>>>> daily basis.  I need something with good memory because I run a lot of
>>>>> programs at once.  I will be putting a lot of assistive technology on
>>>>> it besides jaws such as Kurzweill, Duxbury, and the Dancing Dots
>>>>> software.  I would love something that can last me more than two
>>>>> years.  I am planning to go to computer stores and look around at the
>>>>> different models before I choose, but any suggestions would be much
>>>>> appreciated.  Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Take care,
>>>> Ty
>>>> http://tds-solutions.net
>>>> The aspen project: a barebones light-weight mud engine:
>>>> http://code.google.com/p/aspenmud
>>>> He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool;
>>>> he that
>>>> dares not reason is a slave.
>>>>
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> --
> Take care,
> Ty
> http://tds-solutions.net
> The aspen project: a barebones light-weight mud engine:
> http://code.google.com/p/aspenmud
> He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool; he that
> dares not reason is a slave.
>
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