LL7.4 with Chrome 139

[MarkHoward]

Are there any known issues with LL7.4 and Chrome 139?
In the last week I have had an intermittent problem with the rendering of images displayed in Chrome.
If there are no known problems, how can I begin to track down the problem?

[valtam]

See if you can screenshot the next incident.

[MarkHoward]

See if you can screenshot the next incident.

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I have tried Firefox and it does not have the same issue but I'd rather get Chrome working properly so I don't have to set-up everything anew in a new browser.

[valtam]

What are your system specs?

[MarkHoward]

What are your system specs?

[valtam]

That's unsurprising. Very weak specs to be using Chrome. Not sure what browser you could use with 1GB of memory and a 2 core CPU.

[MarkHoward]

11 Gig of memory.
I was running this computer - but with 8 Gig LESS memory - on Windows 10 and Chrome, with not a single such problem before switching to Linux.
So, I don't buy lack of resources as the cause.

[valtam]

Yes typo, 11GB. Regardless you could have 128gb memory and your CPU is still holding you back.

https://www.quora.com/I-have-an-AMD-APU-...for-gaming

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https://chatgpt.com/share/68eb4cce-d104-...ef022f04f7

[MarkHoward]

I have been using this computer (with much less RAM) for the last 10 years (I guess,) not gaming, just browsing the internet.
I had NO problems doing that at all.
Then I did two things:
- I added 8Gb of RAM
- I switched from Windows 10 to LinuxLite
Now I have rendering problems when using some websites: AliExpress is one. A NZ news site is another. (The Quora website in your link, is another)

UNLESS LinuxLite, somehow, requires more resources than Windows 10 to run Chrome, then it is not a resources problem.

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I have been using this computer (with much less RAM) for the last 10 years (I guess,) not gaming, just browsing the internet.
I had NO problems doing that at all.
Then I did two things: 
- I added 8Gb of RAM
- I switched from Windows 10 to LinuxLite
Now I have rendering problems when using some websites: AliExpress is one. A NZ news site is another. (The Quora website in your link, is another)

UNLESS LinuxLite, somehow, requires more resources than Windows 10 to run Chrome, then it is not a resources problem.

Pasted from ChatGPT

How would the performance of this APU change, compared to Ubuntu, if it were running Windows 10?

ChatGPT said:
If the AMD A4-7300 APU were running Windows 10 instead of Ubuntu, the performance differences would likely be driven by factors like driver support, software optimization, and resource management.
Here are some key points to consider:

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1. Driver Optimization

• Windows 10 usually benefits from more robust driver support compared to Linux (Ubuntu). AMD has better support for Windows in terms of proprietary drivers, especially for GPU acceleration. This might improve performance in GPU-heavy tasks like video playback and rendering, especially when using hardware acceleration.
  
• Ubuntu does have good support through open-source drivers (like Mesa), but they may not always match the optimization and feature parity that proprietary drivers on Windows can offer, particularly for older hardware.
  

Windows Advantage: If the GPU drivers (and other hardware drivers) are optimized for Windows 10, tasks like video decoding (especially 1080p or higher) might be smoother than on Ubuntu, which might rely more on software decoding or less mature drivers.
2. Resource Management & Overhead

• Windows 10 generally has more background processes running by default (due to its more extensive ecosystem), which could consume additional resources, leading to slightly higher CPU and memory usage. This could make the APU feel slower when multitasking or running multiple apps, especially if you're using something like Chrome with many tabs open.
  
• On the other hand, Ubuntu (a Linux-based OS) is generally lighter and more efficient with resource management. Ubuntu’s leaner system can allow the APU to allocate more resources toward applications, though it’s still limited by the APU’s hardware.
  

Ubuntu Advantage: In terms of overall system responsiveness for basic tasks or when performing a few tasks at once, Ubuntu could be faster or feel more responsive due to less system overhead.
3. Web Browser Performance (Chrome)

• Chrome on Windows 10 typically gets updates for the most recent optimizations, including better GPU support and hardware acceleration for features like video decoding, which could improve performance on video-heavy websites or web apps that rely on GPU acceleration.
  
• Ubuntu might not always have the same level of GPU acceleration, especially if you are running Chrome with limited support for your integrated GPU or if the drivers aren’t as optimized as the proprietary Windows drivers.
  

Windows Advantage: Better video playback and overall smoother browsing on modern web pages. Windows 10 should handle things like tab switching and web apps (e.g., Gmail, YouTube) with less hesitation compared to Ubuntu.
4. Gaming or WebGL-Heavy Content

• Integrated GPUs on older APUs (like the A4-7300) are inherently weak for modern gaming, but Windows will generally handle GPU tasks like WebGL rendering or basic gaming better due to more polished drivers and better support from game engines or web technologies.
  
• On Ubuntu, while you can get pretty decent performance, WebGL-based games or interactive content might feel more sluggish due to less efficient GPU handling or lack of certain features in open-source drivers.
  

Windows Advantage: Better experience for light gaming or WebGL content, even with the APU's limitations.
5. Energy Efficiency

• Ubuntu, being more lightweight, could be more energy-efficient, especially on a device with limited processing power like the A4-7300. Windows 10 tends to be more power-hungry due to its services and background processes, which might result in higher CPU usage even when idle.
  

Ubuntu Advantage: Potentially better battery life (if running on a laptop) because of fewer background processes and better CPU management.

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Overall Conclusion:

• In general, running Windows 10 on the AMD A4-7300 will likely result in better performance for tasks that rely on GPU acceleration (like video playback, media streaming, or WebGL-based content), thanks to proprietary driver optimizations. Chrome and other browsers may benefit from these optimizations too, particularly when it comes to video decoding and GPU-based tasks.
  
• On the other hand, Ubuntu will perform better in terms of responsiveness for general, low-resource tasks (due to less system overhead), but the system might struggle more in heavy multimedia tasks without the optimized drivers Windows offers.
  

Maybe Windows 10 to 11 might have been a better path for me.
I'll try Firefox - and see if that has the same issues.

[valtam]

Windows will do some things much better than Linux, and vice versa.
If I were in your position, I would try a lightweight browser.