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secretariat11 174 reads
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mrfisher1556 reads

I just got a new computer.  It is running Windows 7, business version, just like my last computer had.  I use IE for the browser.

Since getting it, there has been a delay of anywhere from 5-10 seconds every time I want to open  or close a post or thread.  This only happens on TER.  I visit 5 other boards and have not had any problem with them.  I had no such problem with the previous computer.

I'm using Classic, but there is also a delay on the new TER, but less so.

Any ideas on how to counter act this?

I thank you all muchly.

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Businesses215 reads

5-10 seconds to open a thread/post? I don't think I've encountered that problem.

Since you said it didn't happen on your old computer, it might be something with your computer.

But then again, you said it only happens on TER, so it might be a temporary server delay.

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London Rayne233 reads

some delay issues with IE lately.Email wise,  Freaking Yahoo sucks! They have so much crap playing now, that it takes me 10 min. to check my damn email!

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So_Ca_Dreaming183 reads

For email account security, you can opt in for 2-step verification (once password checked, they will send you a code to your cell for you to enter). I think it's done weekly. They will also shut down your email account if they suspect that it's been hacked (it happened to me once). You will need to reset password to gain access.

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StMn168 reads

I'm not sure who told you that your site doesn't work in Chrome, but it works fine for me.  I have used Chrome almost exclusively since it was first released, and rarely have a problem with it.  Your site is fine from what I can tell, and I am using the latest version of Chrome.

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mrfisher196 reads

Because I had the same problem with Yahoo.  Then someone told me that Windows 7 was not formulated for the new Yahoo format that came in about a year ago.  Up till then Yahoo was fine.

When I got the new Windows 7 for my new computer it had a patch to fix the Yahoo problem, and now Yahoo works great.

Try finding that patch and see if that helps.

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London Rayne147 reads

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serpius167 reads

London,

Why don't you drop the crappy Yahoo and go with GMail/Google?
Far less unwanted advertisements and their pages load up faster than Yahoo.

Just a suggestion...

Serpius

Posted By: London Rayne
some delay issues with IE lately.Email wise,  Freaking Yahoo sucks! They have so much crap playing now, that it takes me 10 min. to check my damn email!

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London Rayne154 reads

people seem to use the Yahoo to email me, and I don't want to just swap over without a way to let everyone know who has been using that account. I am certainly not going to send out a mass mailer.

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So_Ca_Dreaming236 reads

any emails at Yahoo.

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serpius170 reads

I only have 2 email accounts. More than enough for me.

Serpius

Posted By: London Rayne
people seem to use the Yahoo to email me, and I don't want to just swap over without a way to let everyone know who has been using that account. I am certainly not going to send out a mass mailer.

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London Rayne175 reads

hooker board logins, and 2 for me personally. I don't exactly use my London email for facebook...too easy to trace right back to my real name.

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natashalynne185 reads



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London Rayne222 reads

told him to try it from a computer and not a damn phone. Flash gallery works for some and not others I guess, but thank you.

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So_Ca_Dreaming144 reads

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So_Ca_Dreaming168 reads

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London Rayne193 reads

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alteregos169 reads

Your website works beautifully on my macs, using Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Also works well on an ipad2 on Safari and with Opera browser app.

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London Rayne171 reads

Posted By: alteregos
Your website works beautifully on my macs, using Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Also works well on an ipad2 on Safari and with Opera browser app.

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mrfisher181 reads

and there is still some delay, but more like 2-3 seconds instead of 5-10 seconds, so that is a big improvement.

It just bugs me that I have to switch over.

One think I noticed is that Google Chrome has a built in spell check of sorts.  The kind that puts a wavy red line under any word that is spelled wrong.

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SoftlySarah191 reads

One problem I have with switching browsers is that I have all my passwords stored in the one I am using, and typically forget them. Switching means I usually have to reset everything! :( Same with a crash. Blech. Had a few of those recently. :( And then there are my favorite pages stored in bookmarks- often things I will want to go back to in a couple weeks or so when I have forgotten how to get there lest I have a bookmark.

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serpius172 reads

... that Chrome doesn't work has misinformed you.

I went to your website using Chrome and had ZERO problems.

Serpius

Posted By: London Rayne
some delay issues with IE lately.Email wise,  Freaking Yahoo sucks! They have so much crap playing now, that it takes me 10 min. to check my damn email!

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serpius171 reads

... issues is a common problem with websites like TER.

That is largely due to their servers being slow.

If you go onto USA Today or Microsoft, those websites are FAST. Why? Mainframe servers galore and those kinds of websites have multiple mainframes scattered all over the country and the world. If one goes down... another mainframe server takes over.

Not with TER, TER isn't that big to justify those huge mainframes.

In the meantime, try using either Chrome or Firefox and see if that helps with the page loading issue. I am currently using Chrome.

Serpius

Posted By: mrfisher
I just got a new computer.  It is running Windows 7, business version, just like my last computer had.  I use IE for the browser.

Since getting it, there has been a delay of anywhere from 5-10 seconds every time I want to open  or close a post or thread.  This only happens on TER.  I visit 5 other boards and have not had any problem with them.  I had no such problem with the previous computer.

I'm using Classic, but there is also a delay on the new TER, but less so.

Any ideas on how to counter act this?

I thank you all muchly.

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So_Ca_Dreaming185 reads

but Firefox seems more compatible with more websites.

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IronRooster182 reads

It gets to be a pain to 'approve/whitelist' each site/script to make a site work but the upside is you quickly learn about all of the tracking functions on different websites and it's kind of scary.

You can temporarily approve a site or script or whitelist it so you don't have to each time. Depends on if others use your computer and your level of paranoia.

The upside is sites load a lot faster since they don't have to download huge pics, videos or ads from third party bottom feeders before the main pages load.

If the site still loads slowly, then it's your connection. Use speedtest.net and see if you are getting the speeds promised by your ISP. A crappy modem or router might also be a cuplrit.

Chrome also has some good blocking plugins but it's not as customizable as firefox/noscript.

I use IE only for certain sites that require it (USPS.com doesn't seem to work right with other browsers).

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SoftlySarah160 reads

get noscript and adblocker plugins?

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JoeAFriday193 reads

Posted By: SoftlySarah
get noscript and adblocker plugins?
For Firefox they are found under "Tools" / "Add-Ons" and perform a query search for 'No-script' and 'ad-blocker'.  

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clarence37172 reads

I use Firefox with Windows XP, and I have the page loading problem, intermittently, all the time.

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TheHoundOfCullin159 reads

But I have a macbook, and run mt lion and safari. I doubt it has anything to do with IE.

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secretariat11175 reads

NO MESSAGE

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