I think everyone here already knows that Magento is a modularized system, because I already said this in the post: What is Magento?

And because it is a more than complete system, and aimed at the American/European market, there are many modules that are not used here in Brazil. Or even that we have no interest in using.

System notifications

For example, we have the alerts that are displayed in the admin panel every time we log in to the backend.

It may be interesting to keep these notifications in a development environment, but in production it does not make much sense, it really only gets in the way. Especially if you sold the project and the client is curious, have you ever wondered if it updates the system “unintentionally” and the modules lose compatibility?

Better safe than sorry, go to backend:

System > Configuration > Advanced > Advanced [Disconnect Modules]

A list of modules should be presented. Select “Disable” for the “Mage_AdminNotification” field and click Save.

Disconnecting Notification Module

Optimizing Features

Lots of attention. Do not exit by disconnecting modules at random. Always test in a simulated environment.

As you may have guessed, you can turn off multiple modules and thereby improve store performance. Because when you disconnect a module you free the system from loading settings and routines (observers) necessary to keep the module active.

Examples of modules that can be disconnected (due to non-use):

Find_Feed
Mage_AdminNotification
Mage_Centinel
Mage_GoogleBase
Mage_GoogleCheckout
Mage_Paygate
Mage_PaypalUk
Mage_Poll
Mage_Usa
Mage_Weee
Phoenix_Moneybookers

A simple tip, a little-explored tool feature, but one that can make a huge difference if combined with other optimization and performance tasks.

Attention! This is an advanced feature of the system, and these settings are not recommended for beginners.

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