Comments on: Observations On Browser CPU Usage http://www.pcmech.com/article/observations-on-browser-cpu-usage/ Tech Powered Life... Simplified Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:19:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Adamhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/observations-on-browser-cpu-usage/comment-page-1/#comment-46376 Adam Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:03:19 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11868#comment-46376 Interesting. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip. Interesting. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip.

]]> By: Jason Faulknerhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/observations-on-browser-cpu-usage/comment-page-1/#comment-46375 Jason Faulkner Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:26:36 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11868#comment-46375 Actually it is not. I have NoScript set to allow Flash so it gets picked up by Flashblock.<br>The reason I do this is Flashblock allows you to enable flash with a single click where NoScript requires you to first allow the page to display flash (via a dialog box) and then click another window to have Flash actually load. Overall this method works very well for me. Actually it is not. I have NoScript set to allow Flash so it gets picked up by Flashblock.
The reason I do this is Flashblock allows you to enable flash with a single click where NoScript requires you to first allow the page to display flash (via a dialog box) and then click another window to have Flash actually load. Overall this method works very well for me.

]]> By: richteahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/observations-on-browser-cpu-usage/comment-page-1/#comment-46374 richtea Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:15:53 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11868#comment-46374 A side note: Is using NoScript AND Flashblock not an overkill? Just wondering. A side note: Is using NoScript AND Flashblock not an overkill? Just wondering.

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/observations-on-browser-cpu-usage/comment-page-1/#comment-46354 David Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:43:21 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11868#comment-46354 CPU usage is ALWAYS important. It may not be important to you if you have a newer PC, but it's still important. As a software developer, it irritates me the lack of concern for some things because "they're not important anymore". -- basically because developers are lazy -- that result in software bloat, memory leaks, and inefficient code. <br><br>Now that I've ranted, I think your observations are correct, even for the last few versions of IE/FireFox. CPU usage is ALWAYS important. It may not be important to you if you have a newer PC, but it's still important. As a software developer, it irritates me the lack of concern for some things because “they're not important anymore”. — basically because developers are lazy — that result in software bloat, memory leaks, and inefficient code.

Now that I've ranted, I think your observations are correct, even for the last few versions of IE/FireFox.

]]> By: Kiddhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/observations-on-browser-cpu-usage/comment-page-1/#comment-46349 Kidd Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:49:40 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11868#comment-46349 Like you said, with regards to CPU usage, it's really not that important in the world of multi-core processors and hyperthreading. I do like knowing which programs are 'hogs' and which ones are 'lite' in regards to system resources, to determine which browser is best to use on my workstation, my home desktop, or my (older) laptop. I also like trying out new browsers to see if the latest and greatest is really bringing something to the table. When using my desktop, browser CPU usage isn't an issue, so I like using a fast browser, regardless of it being a 'hog'. I got used to using Safari and Opera, heavy, but fast browsers. However, I have reverted back to FF as my primary because even though it seems slower, FF isn't as buggy, and is more compatible with sites that are picky about which browsers work best. After trying to use government websites and working through glitches in the latest iteration of those browsers, I'm going to stick with FF for a while. Don't we all just want the fastest web-browsing possible, with minimal waiting, pop-ups, compatibility issues and the like? Like you said, with regards to CPU usage, it's really not that important in the world of multi-core processors and hyperthreading. I do like knowing which programs are 'hogs' and which ones are 'lite' in regards to system resources, to determine which browser is best to use on my workstation, my home desktop, or my (older) laptop. I also like trying out new browsers to see if the latest and greatest is really bringing something to the table. When using my desktop, browser CPU usage isn't an issue, so I like using a fast browser, regardless of it being a 'hog'. I got used to using Safari and Opera, heavy, but fast browsers. However, I have reverted back to FF as my primary because even though it seems slower, FF isn't as buggy, and is more compatible with sites that are picky about which browsers work best. After trying to use government websites and working through glitches in the latest iteration of those browsers, I'm going to stick with FF for a while. Don't we all just want the fastest web-browsing possible, with minimal waiting, pop-ups, compatibility issues and the like?

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