Web browsing is slow and computer hangs

gianni2009

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I've had my iMac for about a year, and since I first bought it, it hangs on at least 25% of the web page transitions, sometimes for as long as 20 or 30 seconds. I recently upgraded to Snow Leopard and it's become even worse. Doesn't matter if I use Safari or Firefox. Also, hanging affects my widgets (such as the weather Radar), but I never lose connection to Skype or Messenger. I've tried resetting both browsers, but I don't think it's a browser issue. It's connected via cable, not wireless. Also, I have my work laptop always connected at home and never have a problem with connectivity. I've lugged my computer to the Apple store, but nobody was able to help me there. Help!
 
Yep, did that also. I ran through a series of updates, checks, restartes, reinstalls, startup diagnostics, etc, with the macosx.com techies before hitting the public forums. Wish they would've keep those threads alive...
 
I'd try bypassing the router and go straight through the modem to see if it makes a difference. A flaky router can cause one machine to connect fine and another to lag. And of course the messenger programs won't be affected because they are text based.
 
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