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How do I get rid of the animated page loading image on the tabs? (throbber)

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linuxgeex
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I've tried many many different suggestions how to remove the throbber image on the tabs while pages are loading.

This isn't really a question. This is a solution, at least for Linux users:

1) First, run these commands from a terminal: 

 cd ~/.mozilla/firefox/*default* && mkdir chrome
 cd chrome
 echo '.tab-throbber { display: none !important }' \
  >> userChrome.css

2) Restart Firefox

Yay, no more stupid animation burning 22% CPU and eating my laptop battery!

You're welcome!  :-)

I've tried many many different suggestions how to remove the throbber image on the tabs while pages are loading. This isn't really a question. This is a solution, at least for Linux users: 1) First, run these commands from a terminal: cd ~/.mozilla/firefox/*default* && mkdir chrome cd chrome echo '.tab-throbber { display: none !important }' \ >> userChrome.css 2) Restart Firefox Yay, no more stupid animation burning 22% CPU and eating my laptop battery! You're welcome! :-)

Modified by linuxgeex

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guigs
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HI linuxgeex, Thank you for sharing this solution. Since it is a solution I will lock the thread. If you have any questions in the future, or if you have any solutions we are happy for your contributions. :-)