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hlthe2b

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2. Step 1 is probably to check your wifi speed. Some carriers/providers throttle during busy periods...

Reply to SheilaAnn (Original post)

Sun May 4, 2025, 12:27 PM

May 4

I've noticed a slowdown during a few hours on the weekends--even if they claim otherwise.

Here is a link to a Xfinity test (should work with any provider, though)..
https://speedtest.xfinity.com/

If adequate than I'd agree with the first poster as to next steps...

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My laptop is extremely slow on all sites, not just DU. I did a recovery yesterday but didn't help. Any suggestions? [View all] SheilaAnn May 4 OP

defrag and clean up then check for mal ware Fullduplexxx May 4 #1

Step 1 is probably to check your wifi speed. Some carriers/providers throttle during busy periods... hlthe2b May 4 #2

Many thanks. SheilaAnn May 4 #3

Check your memory usage and running processes Bernardo de La Paz May 4 #4

Probably the hard drive is being overtaxed. Total guess though. BootinUp May 4 #5

Unplug your router -- wait 2 minutes-- replug Ponietz May 4 #6

Could be too many processes running, or resource hogs like facebook eating up your CPU, or usonian May 4 #7

The browser "Brave" is recommended. Ad-blocking included and more. Fine tuning can come later Tetrachloride May 4 #8

Many thanks. SheilaAnn May 4 #9