I've been experiencing really slow browser performance lately. I'm primarily using Firefox, but for the past two months, loading pages has felt incredibly sluggish. Whether I'm trying to watch videos, load pages, or catch a live stream, it's just constant buffering. I've tested Chrome and Edge too, and they seem to have the same issue. Interestingly, everything works fine when I use a VPN. I ran speed tests on my internet, and they showed great results, suggesting I could stream in 4K without a problem. Gaming, downloading, and voice chats on Discord are all stable; it seems to be strictly a browser issue. I'm curious if anyone has any tips or fixes for this?
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It sounds like a frustrating situation! Since you've noted that your other devices are running smoothly, there might be a setting on your desktop that's causing the slowdown. Have you checked your Firefox settings, specifically the DNS settings? Sometimes weird configurations can mess with your browsing speed. Also, clearing your browser cache or trying a fresh install of the browser could help.
Yeah, definitely try clearing the cache! It often solves a lot of issues. Also, if your desktop is on Ethernet, try toggling between Ethernet and Wi-Fi again, just in case the connection has some hiccups.