IT Queries: Computer problems answered

Can you please tell me how I can speed up page downloading with my current web browser, which is Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12. I also seem to have difficulty loading pages with ‘youtube’ attachments, as per the news.com daily news website.

I am running Windows 2000 Professional with 256 meg ram, cpu 550mhz, modem 56kbps, dial up ISP.

Can you please refer me to a free tool as I am on a disability pension.

There’s a number of things you can do to speed up your computer and we’ve covered these previously.

You could also download the latest versions of Flash and Java as well.

The real problem though is your Internet account: Dial up doesn’t cut it any more for anything beyond basic email and websurfing. Content rich sites like youtube and news.com.au are designed on the assumption you have a faster connection.

Depending upon how much you use the net and your local telephone charge rates, you may find broadband is actually cheaper than dialup given you don’t have to pay for telephone calls.

Our suggestion is to contact your Internet Service Provider and see what’s available in your area.

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