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Hi there:

I just wanted to let people know, I've been seeing and hearing much about people having troubles and problems with their browsers and it doesn't seem to matter which one they have. I do have a few tips I've learned to help people out if you'd like to know. I have listed them below:

(1) Always run frequent security scans on the computer for viruses and malware as these will attack browsers as well.

(2) Go into your browser's settings at least once a week and clear your history / search history so that there will be no buildup of unwanted files and such.

(3) Limit the number of plug ins, add ons and tool bars you use.

(4) Get rid of any unknown or not trusted add ons, tool bars, and plug ins as they may be carrying even something as little as a minor malware worm on them and this will cause troubles too.

(5) Run frequently , at least twice per week a system defragmentation on your computer so as to reorganize file, compress them and get rid of unwanteds.

(6) Of course, be careful of the browsing history as you can pick up unwanted things this way too.

(7) Clean out your cache' as often as possible as well.

(8) Make sure all your settings are properly set to your functioning and browser functioning at it's capability. And last but not least,

(9) NEVER decline updates from your browser company ! This helps keep it up to date, running smoothly, quickly and efficiently.

Thanks. Thought people may be interested in this.

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  • 9 years ago
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    (1) Always run frequent security scans

    -- I don't

    (2) clear your history / search history

    -- I don't

    (3) Limit the number of plug ins

    -- I don't bother

    (4) Get rid of any unknown or not trusted add ons

    -- Why are you telling ME that I have do get rid of any add on?

    (5) twice per week a system defragmentation

    -- Maybe every two or three years....

    etc..

    I have been using personal computers since 1980. Who the Hell are You???

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    9 years ago

    Not an Answer: If you have a Mac ignore all of the above.

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