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License:
Free
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
296,683
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
3MB HDD space.
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
June 22, 2008
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Publisher's description of FireTune for Firefox
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.
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Editor's review of FireTune for Firefox
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- "Fine-tune Firefox"
- Reviewed on: June 30, 2009
- Version reviewed: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
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.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.9 stars out of 99 votes
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Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
"Worked really well for me!!!"
Pros: Firefox sometimes took up to 20+ seconds to open. In fact...v 3.5 made it take even longer. I installed firetune and it open in less than 5 seconds. Definitely an improvement for me!
Cons: Wish there were more options to toy with....
Summary: It does what it says. It might not be a solution for everyone...but it's free...and easy to remove...so it's worth a try...right? ;)
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Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros: None at the moment
Cons: Doesn't install
Summary: I really liked the versions for the older FireFox browsers but this one says it is incompatible.
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Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros: The download and setup were simple. It was even easier to use. Sped up Firefox just as advertised. I was impressed.
Cons: Cons? What cons?
Summary: This software is perfect if you want/need to tweak your Mozilla/Firefox!
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Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
"A definate reaction, seems to work.."
Pros: Just download it, aim it and shoot it.. It does the rest..
Cons: Which is what we'd be (conned) if it didn't actually work (how can you tell? how can you REALLY tell..?)
Summary: Seems to do what it claims.. I seem to have noticed an improvement in my firefox after installing.. Could be a plecebo, can't really tell as it dosen't communicate.. Nothing world shaking about it. Free though..
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Version: FireTune for Firefox 1.2.0
Pros: Before running it Firefox could take up to a minute to load and sometimes I had to run task manager to end the process. The first time I ran Firefox after running FireTune it loaded up and was ready to go within 5 seconds......
Cons: None just yet however the options are very minimal but hey who cares if it gets the job done.....
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