Grrrr computers!

[S.L.F]

I'm letting off steam here and don't need advice.

I bought a new computer recently and it was slower than a man walking to his own execution.

Tried moving about the house to maybe get a better reception.

Finally contacted HP and they suggest I use Internet Explorer instead of Mozilla Firefox.

Spoke to a friend of mine (ten years of computer science under his belt) who tells me that anyone who suggests people use Internet Explorer eat crayons.

There are moments when I feel like using windows to throw the computer out into the garden.

 

[Firefly]

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[PaddyBloggit]

ok

 

[PaddyW]

Have you considered using Chrome? I understand the frustration, it gets me as well. Internet Explorer is awful.

Also, have you considered using a WiFi extender? Might improve the signal for you.

 

[Firefly]

Those TP Links one are great. I have them for my Android TV box and they're solid

 

[Leo]

I'm letting off steam here and don't need advice.

Tough! You're getting it anyway

Try plug directly in to the router with a cable and run a speed test to see what your connection is running at. Run more tests while using wireless in different locations around the house to see how the results are affected.

 

[Seagull]

That suggestion from HP is not as dire as it seems. IE is a pain, but firefox is a resource hog. If you're suffering from poor connectivity, then things might improve using IE