Some users report that Firefox browser flickers while browsing. This problem occurs when hardware acceleration is enabled. In this guide we will show you how to disable this feature.
Turn off Firefox hardware acceleration
Hardware acceleration in the browser is responsible for loading and displaying website content faster. Unfortunately, this function causes problems in some cases.
If the Firefox browser flickers while surfing, the first thing you think is that something is wrong with the hardware . The first thought is that maybe the monitor or graphics card is defective.
Firefox flickers: How to fix it
Before you start searching, turn off the hardware acceleration in Firefox if Firefox flickers when surfing.
Total time: 2 minutes
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Open Firefox browser and click on the three lines in the top right corner. In the opened menu click on
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Scroll down to the "Performance" section and uncheck "Use recommended performance settings". These settings are optimized for the computer's hardware and operating system.
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Then uncheck "Use hardware acceleration when available".
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Close the browser and start it again. Now the Firefox should stop flickering.
