What is slowing Firefox on Google search pages

I fixed the Google slow opening of a page by disabling Google plugins

Is it just Google? Have you tried other search engines? Other web pages?
Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.
* Clear the Cache
Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar. Then;
'''Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: Clear Now'''
and
* Remove Cookies
Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar. Then '''Tools > Options > Privacy.'''
Under '''History''', select Firefox will '''Use Custom Settings'''.
There is a button on the right side called '''Show Cookies'''.
If there is still a problem,
'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode]''''' {web link}
While you are in safe mode;
Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar.. Then
'''Tools > Options > Advanced > General.'''
Look for and turn off '''Use Hardware Acceleration'''.
Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.

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