Hello all! Welcome to my blog! This blog would feature all the cool things I would think to share with the world, so you can say its a Miscellaneous Blog! haha! I hope you all enjoy reading my blog, have fun and a great day!
Do check out my first post -
http://toxifier.blogspot.com/2011/07/hello-world.html
Hey there! Been more than a while that I posted something on a Tech Tuesday, isn't it? Well I don't get much time, what can I do? And I miss being here a lot! :/ Anyways, lets get to the business, and I welcome you all to my blog on this wonderful Tuesday afternoon!
So today we are here to discuss certain little "tweaks" which can help you speed up your favorite web browser, Mozilla Firefox! These have been discussed at many places, many a times, but not in detail as we, you and I, shall do today. Why are we discussing Firefox? Well, it's my favorite web browser since last 7 years at least! It has topped the charts for years altogether, and being in close competition with the Google Chrome once it was launched. Though, one will have to agree, it maybe the case that home users are preferring Chrome just because of their "Google-Tainted lenses" but for the developer community and also the "Not Google Blind" users, Mozilla Firefox has ruled the day, ALWAYS! So let's get to the discussion.
Trick one: Pipelining
Perhaps, the most talked about, and the most deserving candidate to be on the top of the list is "Enable Pipelining in your Mozilla Firefox to make it faster." Now the point is, how to do that? And ones we learn that, well, what the hell is that?! O_O
2. Double-click network.http.pipelining and network.http.proxy.pipelining so their values are set to true.
3. Double-click network.http.pipelining.maxrequests and set this to 8.
4. Done!
What will this do?
This will dramatically reduce page download times.
Who should do this?
Those who have a fast Internet Connection and use general purpose Internet, should definitely go for it. Don't set the value beyond 8, since there's no point of setting the value beyond 8, and not less than 4, again which'd be pointless. If you have a slow Internet Connection, or you access traffic sensitive websites, which are unable to handle many request at a time, or ban you for a DoS attack if you try to access them again and again, you should not go for pipelining.
What exactly happens behind the scenes?
Normally, HTTP requests are issued sequentially, with the next request being issued only after the response to the current request has been completely received. Depending on network latencies and bandwidth limitations, this can result in a significant delay before the next request is seen by the server.
HTTP/1.1 allows multiple HTTP requests to be written out to a socket together without waiting for the corresponding responses. The requestor then waits for the responses to arrive in the order in which they were requested. The act of pipelining the requests can result in a dramatic improvement in page loading times, especially over high latency connections.
Now all that simply means, you request a page multiple times in one go, making the server respond to all those, thus the responses are combined as one, giving you a faster result. Now since Firefox is capable of sending 8 requests at a time, you should not set the maxrequest value above 8. And also, since Firefox sends 4 requests by default, never make the value go below 4. Always know what you are doing before you proceed, okay?
Trick two: Block Flash
Yes you heard that right! Rather, read that right. Actually flash is such a disaster to memory. Most of the websites have flash content which is of no use. Of course video websites, like YouTube, and all, won't like if you do so(even though they have the workaround of an non-flash video player, thanks to HTML5), still disabling flash is for your own good. Mostly it would prevent annoying ads, or popups in some cases, save you your data, and blah blah blah! Most importantly it would help you to save your Computer Memory, which would let you have a more easy experience with the web browser. You know how to do that? No? Well simple. Get some extension like Flashblock, or go to Addons(Ctrl+Shift+A) -> Plugins -> Shockwave Flash -> Ask to activate. Now Ask to Activate is a safer option than Disable since on pages where you need Flash, you can simply enable them with the help of a ribbon that would run on top asking you to enable flash. Though disabling on the other hand will make you enable it and disable it whenever needed and not needed respectively. This option will disable flash on all pages unless you click on the ribbon and reactivate it.
Trick three: Getting rid of the clutter regularly is a good habit
It would be a good practice to keep your browser clean. Though most of you already do, thanks to tonnes of crap roaming around the Internet keeping your nights busy -_- but still, keeping the cache of firefox clear is a great way to speed up your borwser, your computer, but well, at times reducing the Internet speed at times, because your browser will have to download the old content again just because there was nothing in the cache. But still always keep it clean, it is worth the tradeoff. You know how to do it, if not, it is rather simpler and easier to download CCleaner and let it do the work for you. :)
I guess these are safest tips. I have a huge set of settings that can help you make the performance be even better, but well most of them have associated risks. I will discuss them all in total maybe later when I get more time to do so. For now do these and have fun. These will help you all a little bit, if not a lot.
So now I must take a leave, good day friends. Have fun! :) See you all soon ^_^
Hey all my dear friends! :) How are you all? Welcome to my blog on this Gaming Saturday! :D Let's play some nice games! :D
Club Vegas Casino
Description
Are you fond of playing different games of chance? If yes, you can be called a gambler. Reckless people don't imagine their life without risk, they often prefer dangerous kinds of sport such as snowboard and parachute jumping. Some of them clamber on skyscrapers or explore old abandoned buildings. There are lots of ways to satisfy your desire to adventures: risky hobbies or playing gambling. In last centuries rare guest night was spent without playing cards, everybody was eager to take part in such event, moreover, an invitation to the poker table meant the display of high respect to the guests. So, games of chance were popular in all centuries among everybody, both rich and poor. Only lost sums varied. The main plots of books and films are based on gamblers' feelings and their life after won and lost games. Lots of heroes were too risky, that's why they lost a fortune, so they had to begin their life from the blank page. But let bygones be bygones. Now you can play the new game Club Vegas Casino, where 9 most popular gambling, such as Blackjack, Keno, Roulette is presented. In Club Vegas Casino you are able to try your luck in poker and practice your skill in craps. You are always a VIP in the club, and your start-up budget is 10.000 $. Be risky, but attentive and don't be afraid to lose, it's a computer game - here you don't need thinking about cash. Club Vegas Casino is the best game for gamblers - so stake on black or red, just play and have fun!
ScreenShots and Download Links
Click the following button to Download now! Don't worry the link is 100% safe and legal! :)
Super Motocross
Description
Download the free game Super Motocross and take part in the coolest motorcycles! Winds and roads are your elements! Pass all the challenges in the tropics and become a real freestyle motocross champion! Twisting roads, mind-blowing jumps and hazardous barriers are waiting for you right now! You can accomplish all the levels for sure – prove to be the best racing motorcycler. Break all the records! Various stunts, front flips and back flips will give you additional shots of nitro. So, be ready to take risk to get the source of great energy - nitro speed! Prove that adrenaline is your freedom! You need as much nitro as possible to be the fastest. Drive at highest speed to win the competitions and get your trophies in the free game Super Motocross. If you happen to move on to the next level, you will have to use all your wit and experience to drive through all the successive obstacles. Try and pass all the 15 levels of extreme challenge in 4 coolest motorcycles! To take part in the newest and most recognizable motorcycles you need to collect the number of prizes required and gain the access. Do your best – be the best! The more competitions you have under your belt, the higher is your reputation of the coolest motorcycler. The game is definitely for lovers of extreme sports. Quality 3D graphics and fantastic sound effects make the game realistic and more enjoyable. Download and play it absolutely free of charge. Download the free game Super Motocross and become a real motocross star!
ScreenShots and Download Links
Click the following button to Download now! Don't worry the link is 100% safe and legal! :)
Chaotic Rage is full of gameplay goodness for you to enjoy! Chaotic Rage is a free, open source, third-person shooter supporting campaign, single, split-screen and network games. As well as being open source, all of the game content is separated into mods, with complete modding documentation. The game is released on a tight three-week cycle, but this has slipped a little in the last few releases.
Built using SDL and OpenGL, the game is cross-platform although only Windows and Android binaries are officially released, but the source compiles on Linux. There is experimental support for the MXE cross-compiler as well as emscripten JavaScript builds.
The screenshots are like, the non-mission planets in Mass Effect 1 where we go in a rover vehicle.
ScreenShots and Download Links
Click the following button to Download now! Don't worry the link is 100% safe and legal! :)
OpenTTD is an open source simulation game based upon Transport Tycoon Deluxe
Description
OpenTTD is an open source simulation game based upon the popular Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe", written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.
I think it looks more of a SimCity! OpenTTD is a free and open source 'urban planning and business simulation game', in which the player aims to earn money through transportation of passengers and freight by road, rail, water and air. It is an open source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD duplicates most of Transport Tycoon Deluxe's features but also has many additions, including a range of map sizes, support for many languages, custom (user-made) AI, downloadable customisations, ports for several widely used operating systems, and a more user friendly interface. OpenTTD also supports LAN and Internet multiplayer, both co-operative and competitive, for up to 255 players.
Sounds superb! I have always SimCity 3000 Unlimited. But this one looks more like SimCity 2000. You should definitely try this game out!
ScreenShots and Download Links
Click the following button to Download now! Don't worry the link is 100% safe and legal! :)
Classic Super Mario's plumber is replaced by the good old Linux Penguin! :D
Description
SuperTux is a classic 2D jump'n run sidescroller game in a style similar to the original Super Mario games covered under the GPL. The Milestone 1 release of SuperTux features:
9 enemies
26 playable levels
Software and OpenGL rendering modes
configurable joystick and keyboard input
new music
completely redone graphics
Together with a little story, we hope to provide a good gaming experience with this first Milestone release.
SuperTux is available for Linux, Windows as well as numerous other more exotic systems like MacOSX.
ScreenShots and Download Links
Click the following button to Download now! Don't worry the link is 100% safe and legal! :)
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is an open-source, single-player, role-playing roguelike game of exploration and treasure-hunting in dungeons filled with dangerous and unfriendly monsters in a quest to rescue the mystifyingly fabulous Orb of Zot.
Description
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a free roguelike game of exploration and treasure-hunting in dungeons filled with dangerous and unfriendly monsters in a quest for the mystifyingly fabulous Orb of Zot.
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup has diverse species and many different character backgrounds to choose from, deep tactical game-play, sophisticated magic, religion and skill systems, and a grand variety of monsters to fight and run from, making each game unique and challenging.
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup can be played offline, or online on a public telnet/ssh server. These public servers allow you to meet other players’ ghosts, watch other people playing, and, in general, have a blast!
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is available in two versions: a non-graphical console port (as is traditional for roguelikes), as well as a graphical Tiles version. I am sharing the unified installer for both the versions.
ScreenShots and Download Links
Click the following button to Download now! Don't worry the link is 100% safe and legal! :)
I hope you enjoyed both these games. See you all soon again. Good Day!
