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CNET Editors' review
FireTune for Firefox optimizes Firefox's performance on your computer by allowing you to configure its speed and connection settings. However, we found little or no difference in our computer's performance after we put it to the test.
Right off the bat, we noticed that some of the features this add-on includes, such as the autocompletion of URLs, are features that Firefox already has built into in its current version. It does, however, allow you to set up other optimization features, such as the caching of objects shared over a secure connection, autocomplete for URLs, and optimization of memory usage. The application allows users to "tune" their Firefox by choosing from a list that includes information about how fast your computer and connection is. We tried "Fast Computer, Slower Connection," because we are using a new laptop with a DSL connection. We didn't notice any obvious changes in the performance of Firefox on our computer when we used this program, versus usage of Firefox without it. This add-on might be useful to users with slower computers and connections.
FireTune installs and uninstalls easily on your computer. And since it's free, there's no harm in giving the program a try, especially if you are experiencing performance problems with Firefox, connection problems, or if you are using an older or slower computer.
Publisher's Description
From Totalidea Software:
FireTune for Mozilla Firefox was developed for an optimization of your browsing experience with Firefox. It is based on a collection of popular and well working optimization settings used and tested by the experts. Usually you have to optimize Firefox manually, which can be time consuming and difficult for the novice user. FireTune helps you here--it includes all the performance optimizations.
What's new in this version:
- Updated to support Firefox 3.x.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 120 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 29 votes
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My rating:
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"Nothing but Trouble"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
Easy use and fast download.
Cons
Ruined FireFox from displaying websites.. No auto-matic backup before optimization.
Summary
Won't use it again.
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"It stops and prevents problems."
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
You dont have to worry about it not working.
Cons
I have no complaints.
Summary
I am glad that I have this product on my computer.
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"It is very good every thing I expected"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
It is very handy
Cons
No so far every thing has worked well and has some vauable imformation
Summary
Dowload it and try it
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"GREAT FOR DIAL UP OR SATELLITE AND A SLOW PC"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
IT IS FASTER AND IM HAPPY NOW I CAN SEE THAT IT IS LOADING AND FASTER THAN BEFORE WHERE I COULDN'T EVEN TELL IF IT WAS LOADING OR IF IT WAS DONE
Cons
I HAVEN'T FOUND ANY YET
Summary
GREAT FOR DIAL UP OR SATELLITE AND A SLOW PC
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"What is it?"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
Who Knows?
Cons
What is fire tune? What is it supposed to do? I downloaded the programme but see no changes so there are no cons, unless Fire Tune is in fact a CON
Summary
Nothing happened after I downloaded this product so I can see no features and it is certainly not functional. What is Fire Tune meant to do?
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"I hope it helps - Been using Chrome - it was a better."
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
do not know yet.
Cons
do not know yet.
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"Did it do anything?"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
Didn't hurt
Cons
Can't say it helped
Summary
This is on a AMD6400, 2.8mhz & 3Gb ram.
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"sounds good but I didn't download it"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
Sounds too good to be true however If it worked 100% guarantee and had five star ratings then it may be worth getting.
Cons
They want money for it...like $29.99 not happy
Summary
They want money for it.
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"it is a good add on so far"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
how fast it works on my computer
Cons
i have no cons
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"glad to have it"
Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros
cant wait til i can afford a upgrade
Cons
can get my bing bar to download
