RPM Browser: Fast, Secure Browsing for Power Users

Top 10 Tips and Extensions to Supercharge RPM Browser

1. Use a lightweight ad‑blocker

  • Why: Blocks trackers and ads, reduces CPU and memory use.
  • Suggested extension: uBlock Origin (configurable filters).

2. Enable hardware acceleration

  • Why: Offloads rendering to GPU for smoother scrolling and video playback.
  • How: Toggle in RPM Browser settings → System → Hardware acceleration.

3. Install a privacy-focused tracker blocker

  • Why: Prevents cross-site tracking while keeping pages functional.
  • Suggested extension: Privacy Badger or Disconnect.

4. Add a session/tab manager

  • Why: Restore workspaces, save tab groups, reduce memory by unloading inactive tabs.
  • Suggested extension: Tab Session Manager or OneTab.

5. Use an intelligent password manager

  • Why: Strong, unique passwords and autofill without relying on browser-stored credentials.
  • Suggested extension: Bitwarden or 1Password.

6. Optimize startup and background tabs

  • Why: Faster launch and lower RAM use.
  • How: Set RPM to open a specific set of pages or a blank page; enable tab discarding/sleeping in settings or via an extension like The Great Suspender (or modern alternatives).

7. Enable a content blocking ruleset for heavy sites

  • Why: Stops resource-heavy scripts on verbose sites (news, social media).
  • How: Use uBlock Origin’s dynamic rules or extensions like ScriptSafe/NoScript to whitelist only needed scripts.

8. Install a reader mode / clutter remover

  • Why: Improves readability and reduces rendering cost for long articles.
  • Suggested extension: Reader View or Mercury Reader.

9. Use an extension to control autoplay and media

  • Why: Prevents unexpected media playback that consumes CPU and battery.
  • Suggested extension: AutoplayStopper or built-in media autoplay controls.

10. Monitor and limit resource‑hungry extensions

  • Why: Extensions themselves can slow the browser.
  • How: Periodically review extension activity in RPM’s task manager; disable or remove rarely used add-ons.

Quick combo setup (recommended)

  • uBlock Origin + Privacy Badger + Bitwarden + Tab Session Manager + Reader View.
    This mix balances speed, privacy, security, and productivity.

If you want, I can create step‑by‑step instructions for installing and configuring any of these extensions in RPM Browser.

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