Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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BornToDrink
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Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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Hi,

I am using ADP on 2 machines, both with Linux Mint 18.3 and both are "up to date" and both using Chromium (with same account and settings).
However, from some weeks ago I started experiencing very slow browsing and after some tests realized that the problem is ADP.
And it happens only on one of the machines.
Simply if I disable it (or just disable the "EasyList" filter) it's working again fast.
What I mean with "slow browsing" - reloading simple page takes ages and sometimes the page freezes for a moment.

What I tried already with no effect:
- reinstall ADP
- removing Chrome + all settings from the local folder + install again

The only difference between the 2 machines is that one of it is AMD Ryzen based (the one with problems), but I doubt it's related as it worked long time without issues.

I'll be happy if you give me some ideas.

Best,
Simo
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mapx
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Re: Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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Only on that machine, disable ABP, install uBo (ublock origin) and test it on the same pages.
BornToDrink
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Re: Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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Thanks for the answer!
That suggestion actually fixed the problem. :)

Could you explain what exactly is causing it if it's clear? :)
Thanks!
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mapx
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Re: Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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well, uBo is ...known to be faster than ABP.

What is unclear is why you noted is slower only on one machine.
BornToDrink
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Re: Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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Yep, just tested now on the machine where there are no problems and honestly I can't see a difference...
Anyway, problem solved. Thanks again! :)
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mapx
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Re: Slow browsing when ABP is "On"

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Note that uBo has a lot more lists enabled by default ! and ...even so is faster
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