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PhpStorm can be very slow in large files as its performing so many inspections. One quick and easy way to speed up PhpStorm is to render using OpenGL. Previously in a 5000 line file it would give the 'eye' symbol in the top right for a long time before changing to a tick (or red/yellow box). After O...

Its possible to change *.vmoptions and idea.properties files without editing them in the PhpStorm installation folder. Follow the steps below: Step 1: Run Help - Edit Custom VM Options... Step 2: Confirm the creation of the configuration file, if prompted Step 3: Add following lines if yo...

If you're in a hurry and want to quickly get a speed boost PLUS save some power, go into Power Save Mode. It's in the File menu, bottom-most option in that menu. File -> Power Save Mode Note: this will disable some powerful features like syntax highlighting, code analysis, auto-completing thing...