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Installing an adblocker like uBlock Origin improves performance but aside from that I don't think there's a lot you can do
I already use uBO and it's terrific! But yes, I don't think much can be done because my old CPU is the main issue here and it can't be replaced sadly.
I mean, yes, you can do more. But is it realistic? Probably not. Like disabling javascript and css styles.
It baffles me how many websites won't even show the actual, basic content without javascript. I don't care how cool it looks when the paragraph flies in from the side, I just want to read the damn thing.
The modern Internet is pretty terrible. I use ublock origin and no script to make it bearable. But it does add a lot of tedium when I go to a new site and everything is broken and the site's functionality relies on multiple 3rd party scripts.
Progressive Enhancement is the name of the game more web developers need to play.
Basically, the point of it is that a websites' basic functions and content need to work without javascript, and anything on top of that is just making the experience prettier.
There's obviously select things that can't work at all without JS, but those are just a few exceptions.
I think the biggest limiting factor here is the lack of RAM on that system.
Hmm, you reckon? I do have another RAM slot empty (8GB (currently in use) + 8 GB (empty right now)).
Seems like I should add more RAM to my laptop for now.
Check how much RAM you're actually using when you use firefox. If you're not using all your RAM then adding more won't make a difference.
Make sure match ram timings