So by version 4, Firefox has grown to a respectable size. Over the years, I have accumulated hundreds of bookmarks, dozens of extensions (most disabled), and several plugins.
I have been using Firefox for many years and have carried over my profile from each version and computer to the next.
I will start with the obvious, but in the last step, we will dive deep into the heart of your browser. If you are looking for ways to tame the beast, I may have some clues! In this article I will show you 3 steps to reduce and limit the chunk Firefox bites off your RAM. Its memory usage has become almost abusive and working with a browser that turns your computer into a snail is no fun. One major issue is that Firefox 4 swallows up more RAM than any other version before it.
Innovation is lacking and problems are amassing. Since the introduction of Chrome and the advancement of Internet Explorer to version 9, Firefox has been losing ground rapidly.
