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firefox keeps reloading existing tabs when i switch

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Firefox will unload tabs if you're running low on memory (for whatever reason). Change these settings in about:config to keep the tabs loaded, and then restart Firefox.

browser.tabs.unloadOnLowMemory = false
accessibility.blockautorefresh = true

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  1. How To Stop Firefox Tabs From Auto-Refreshing on Tab Switch - Super User
  2. [Fix] Mozilla Firefox Automatically Suspends Tabs and Reloads When You Visit - AskVG

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