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Argonath RPG Community => Hardware/Software support => Resolved issues => Topic started by: Kaze on February 21, 2016, 07:39:50 pm

Title: Netbook browsers
Post by: Kaze on February 21, 2016, 07:39:50 pm: Hey,

So here I am on my netbook I recently purchased and I find the browser part somewhat irritating. I know the specs are low and maybe I'm just used to my higher spec laptop but anyone here know a good browser that can make my browsing experience better? I am currently using Edge. Chrome is out of the question due to it's hungry instincts!

When I go on something like DailyMail it's sluggish.. Besides this browser issue I am very happy and will recommend for anyone that wants to study, watch movies on the go! Windows 10 changed the game with netbooks as I know this netbook wont be able to handle windows 7.
Title: Re: Netbook browsers
Post by: MrTrane on February 21, 2016, 07:48:07 pm: I would recommend Midori (http://midori-browser.org/)or Torch (http://torchbrowser.com/).
Title: Re: Netbook browsers
Post by: Kaze on February 21, 2016, 08:12:32 pm: Quote from: MrTrane on February 21, 2016, 07:48:07 pm
I would recommend Midori (http://midori-browser.org/)or Torch (http://torchbrowser.com/).

A friend told me to use Midori. I tried using it but crashed upon launching it. I am installing Torch as we speak and I'll let you know how I find it.
Title: Re: Netbook browsers
Post by: TheRock on February 25, 2016, 12:56:48 am: Quote from: Kaze on February 21, 2016, 07:39:50 pm
I am currently using Edge. Chrome is out of the question due to it's hungry instincts!

I find this sentence very disturbing.
(http://img.memecdn.com/google-chrome_o_324848.jpg)

Actually, FYI Edge is using way more ram than Google Chrome! :)

Memory usage   CPU usage
Microsoft Edge   758MB   18%
Chrome   443.9MB   13%
Internet Explorer   528MB   15%
Source: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/operating-systems/1403298/microsoft-edge-vs-internet-explorer-vs-chrome-which-is-fastest

Whenever I come across slow or low-end pc's, I use a light portable Opera edition which runs fluently even on old hardware.
You can find it here: http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/opera_portable

I personally rely on Torch (based on Chrome).
Title: Re: Netbook browsers
Post by: Kaze on February 25, 2016, 02:24:39 am: Torch didn't improve a lot.. I will be trying the Opera browser and if that fails then I suppose I'll just go with Chrome

Thanks Rock!
Title: Re: Netbook browsers
Post by: Link9rly on February 26, 2016, 12:00:41 am: Polarity and Mx Nitro are pretty good. Midori the best but very hard to get working on 8.1+.
Title: Re: Netbook browsers
Post by: Kaze on February 26, 2016, 11:20:08 pm: I'm on Torch right now and I suppose it's doing fine. I'll give everything else a try once Torch eventually fucks up.