Browser.cache.memory.capacity Info

: Some users disable the disk cache entirely and force everything into memory to ensure no browsing data is written to their physical drive. How to Configure browser.cache.memory.capacity

To get the most out of your memory cache, ensure the following related preferences are also set correctly in about:config :

: Open a new tab, type about:config in the address bar, and press Enter. Click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue". Browser.cache.memory.capacity

Historically, the MozillaZine community suggested these starting points for older hardware: Physical RAM Suggested Cache Value (KB) -1 (Automatic) Related Settings for Better Performance

: Set to false if you want to bypass the slower disk cache entirely and rely only on RAM. : Some users disable the disk cache entirely

: If you have 16GB or more of RAM, increasing this capacity can speed up "Back" and "Forward" navigation by keeping more web elements ready in the fastest possible storage.

The browser.cache.memory.capacity integer specifically controls the maximum size of this fast-access RAM cache in . Why Adjust It? Why Adjust It

Web browsers typically use two types of caches: and memory cache .