Computer tip: help paper over that Firefox memory leak

[cjsmith]

If you use Firefox on Windows, this may help. Hat tip to lifehacker_rss for the link.

http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/03/26/this-may-help-your-firefox-memory-leak/

(Basically, in about:config, add a boolean called config.trim_on_minimize and make it true.) I do notice a slight delay when restoring, but truly, it's slight.

Comments

[hillybiker.livejournal.com]

Excellent, thanks for the tip!

[sunnydale47.livejournal.com]

Thanks for passing that on, CJ! With this ancient computer, that will really help!