Hi
I posted this in response to a query elsewhere but it may be helpful generally and worthy of its own thread.
For those on very old PC operating systems such as windows XP (won't be relevant to tablet or MAC users) who can't update their browsers to the latest versions, there is a drastic option you could consider which may actually be helpful in any case and which will help with security (as XP is no longer supported).
I am assuming that those with very old operating systems are mainly using those PCs for web browsing and some basic office tasks. One option is to wipe the entirety of windows XP and replace with something like Lubuntu (lubuntu.net/) made for really old hardware. You probably want the 32 bit version if your PC is older than 2007. I would go for the long term support (LTS) version 18.04.2 which is supported until mid 2021 (www.lubuntu.me/downloads/) The newer versions need updating sooner
You can then install the chromium browser and Lichess will work fine. That should mean your entire pc is much, much quicker than using XP.
Obviously you'd lose all your documents etc but it might breathe life into your old machine. There are of course risks with doing this. Your PC might not be compatible. you might not like the operating system. You might end up 'bricking' your old PC. So I'd only do this if you don't really care about the old computer (i.e. it's a spare you have and are prepared to give it a go)
I posted this in response to a query elsewhere but it may be helpful generally and worthy of its own thread.
For those on very old PC operating systems such as windows XP (won't be relevant to tablet or MAC users) who can't update their browsers to the latest versions, there is a drastic option you could consider which may actually be helpful in any case and which will help with security (as XP is no longer supported).
I am assuming that those with very old operating systems are mainly using those PCs for web browsing and some basic office tasks. One option is to wipe the entirety of windows XP and replace with something like Lubuntu (lubuntu.net/) made for really old hardware. You probably want the 32 bit version if your PC is older than 2007. I would go for the long term support (LTS) version 18.04.2 which is supported until mid 2021 (www.lubuntu.me/downloads/) The newer versions need updating sooner
You can then install the chromium browser and Lichess will work fine. That should mean your entire pc is much, much quicker than using XP.
Obviously you'd lose all your documents etc but it might breathe life into your old machine. There are of course risks with doing this. Your PC might not be compatible. you might not like the operating system. You might end up 'bricking' your old PC. So I'd only do this if you don't really care about the old computer (i.e. it's a spare you have and are prepared to give it a go)