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"Request Desktop Site" doesn't work on some sites

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wkwrd
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Hi, I've notice some mobile website won't direct me to desktop version of them after I explictly check the option. Even the addon "Phony" doesn't work. I guess Firefox is not at fault, but in any case if it ever happens, is there any a workaround to request for viewing the desktop site?

For example: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/high-end-pc-audio,3733.html

Hi, I've notice some mobile website won't direct me to desktop version of them after I explictly check the option. Even the addon "Phony" doesn't work. I guess Firefox is not at fault, but in any case if it ever happens, is there any a workaround to request for viewing the desktop site? For example: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/high-end-pc-audio,3733.html

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iamjayakumars
iamjayakumars
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It happens some time, because the website force to use the mobile version

Kevin
Kevin
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If I check the 'request desktop site' option before visiting Tom's Hardware for the first time I am directed to the desktop site. If you have previously visited the site it may require clearing cookies.

wkwrd
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Weird. On my phone, Tom's Hardware only work on the front page; it jumps to the mobile site whenever I click an article, cache cleaned or not.