Still Feeling the Effects of the Recent AWS Outage?
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TechyTurtle92
I've noticed something peculiar since the AWS outage a few days ago. Although the news reports say the situation is resolved, my web experience feels sluggish overall. Page load times are dragging, and when I check the network tab, CDN content—especially images—seems slower to load. My internet speed tests show I'm still getting decent speeds at 300-400 Mbps on my 500 Mbps Fiber connection, but it takes a long time for pages to load. Here are my machine details: I'm using Fedora Gnome, a Framework 13 laptop with a 7640u processor, and I've tried both Brave and Librewolf browsers. My Wi-Fi card is an Intel AX210, which I upgraded from a Mediatek model shortly after purchase. I haven't changed anything else in my setup since I usually work from home, so I'm curious if others are experiencing similar issues or if it's just me.
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You're definitely not alone in this! Since the AWS outage, I’ve observed the same issue—while my speed tests are fine, some websites are loading with noticeable delays. It seems when AWS experiences problems, traffic can get rerouted, causing delays as content and CDN endpoints adjust back to normal. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Run a traceroute or use MTR on a slow-loading site to identify where it might be hanging.
- Try switching your DNS to alternatives like Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Google (8.8.8.8) to see if it improves anything.
- You could also test the connection through a VPN—if speed improves, it could signal a problem with routing on your end.
It sounds like the issue might be more about AWS and your ISP rather than your setup!
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Yeah, things have been really slow for a lot of online shopping sites since the outage. I can’t stand how long it takes just to search for a product! It’s really frustrating. I’ve read that many companies are still dealing with backlogs, which might explain the sluggishness on their sites even after things are declared 'fine'. Just hang in there!
QuickCheck19: Thanks for confirming it's not just me! Hopefully, things will speed up soon!
FrustratedFinder22: Same here! I’ve been feeling the pain too; so many sites are just dragging.
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NetworkingNerd74: Exactly! It’s likely just the routes taking longer to stabilize. Glad you’re looking into this.