Solving Your Problems
Posted: January 17th, 2016, 9:51 pm
We all have problems here sometimes, usually with cam shows, it seems. The internet is a vastly populated entity, with so many different machines, software packages, computers, servers, browsers, on and on and on. And it all needs maintaining. Hopefully I can offer you a few basic things to look at. Certainly no guarantee that I can solve your problems. But, if you will check these things, they may help.
First, do you leave your computer on all night? Some will suggest that you do that, or at the least will tell you, "it doesn't hurt." Well, it won't "break" your computer, but it very well might gum it up over time. Over time you do a lot of internet surfing. Tons of things get downloaded to your computer - temporary files, programs you use, then delete, left over software that never got deleted, tons of stuff. You should really have a quality maintenance program on your computer, in addition to your security software. And at the MOST you should do a thorough work over on a monthly basis. Set one day (the 1st?) to do a thorough, deep scan. For that and for your security software, be sure automatic updates are turned on.
Turn your computer off every night. Rebooting it allows it to clear out your memory of left over odds and ends. It's just a good idea, and allows you to start the day with a "clean slate."
If you notice problems during cam shows, it might not be a bad idea to reload your Flash. That often helps clear up problems. These steps may seem long and unnecessary, but, believe me, they are the safest and most thorough method to use.
1. Navigate to your add/remove programs location. Locate and remove Adobe Flash and Shockwave Player.
2. Reboot your computer. This will clear out your computer and remove any left over aspects of your original installation.
3. Once it restarts, open your browser, navigate to the Adobe website, download the latest versions of Flash and Shockwave Player.
4. Once done, reboot your computer again. This will ensure that everything gets loaded and installed as it should be.
Now go to where you were having problems before and see how things are working.
Another step is to reboot your modem. I was recently having problems that seemed to be internet related. I finally contacted my ISP. They told me to reboot my modem. They said I hadn't rebooted it since it was installed (I hadn't.) The agent said that I should reboot my modem weekly. I don't know if that is really necessary, but I certainly intend to do it not more than monthly. And, yes, after that reboot, my problems disappeared.
If you look at a page, say a schedule or something, try refreshing the page. Many times you may be looking at an old copy. Simpy reloading the page will solve that problem.
These damn things need maintenance, just like anything else. If you'll do these few simple things, you will find your experiences much more enjoyable. Do you work for an entity that has their own servers? Ask the IT person. He will tell you that, yes, they periodically take them off line and "clean" them. Everyone has to do it. It's just like washing your dishes or sweeping out your house. It needs to be done.
Take care of your computer and it will take care of you.
First, do you leave your computer on all night? Some will suggest that you do that, or at the least will tell you, "it doesn't hurt." Well, it won't "break" your computer, but it very well might gum it up over time. Over time you do a lot of internet surfing. Tons of things get downloaded to your computer - temporary files, programs you use, then delete, left over software that never got deleted, tons of stuff. You should really have a quality maintenance program on your computer, in addition to your security software. And at the MOST you should do a thorough work over on a monthly basis. Set one day (the 1st?) to do a thorough, deep scan. For that and for your security software, be sure automatic updates are turned on.
Turn your computer off every night. Rebooting it allows it to clear out your memory of left over odds and ends. It's just a good idea, and allows you to start the day with a "clean slate."
If you notice problems during cam shows, it might not be a bad idea to reload your Flash. That often helps clear up problems. These steps may seem long and unnecessary, but, believe me, they are the safest and most thorough method to use.
1. Navigate to your add/remove programs location. Locate and remove Adobe Flash and Shockwave Player.
2. Reboot your computer. This will clear out your computer and remove any left over aspects of your original installation.
3. Once it restarts, open your browser, navigate to the Adobe website, download the latest versions of Flash and Shockwave Player.
4. Once done, reboot your computer again. This will ensure that everything gets loaded and installed as it should be.
Now go to where you were having problems before and see how things are working.
Another step is to reboot your modem. I was recently having problems that seemed to be internet related. I finally contacted my ISP. They told me to reboot my modem. They said I hadn't rebooted it since it was installed (I hadn't.) The agent said that I should reboot my modem weekly. I don't know if that is really necessary, but I certainly intend to do it not more than monthly. And, yes, after that reboot, my problems disappeared.
If you look at a page, say a schedule or something, try refreshing the page. Many times you may be looking at an old copy. Simpy reloading the page will solve that problem.
These damn things need maintenance, just like anything else. If you'll do these few simple things, you will find your experiences much more enjoyable. Do you work for an entity that has their own servers? Ask the IT person. He will tell you that, yes, they periodically take them off line and "clean" them. Everyone has to do it. It's just like washing your dishes or sweeping out your house. It needs to be done.
Take care of your computer and it will take care of you.