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slow browser speeds
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Nov 24, 2006 6:22 PM
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I have a new i Mac - just switched from a PC. Safari loads pages very sloow. Windows IE was much faster. Apple suggested empty cache, try Mozilla. Still slow. Parallels runs Windows IE much faster. Apple now suggests uninstalling Parallels to see if it fixes the problem. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 24, 2006 10:21 PM
in response to: DavidBar
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Welcome to Apple Discussions
Strange suggestions from Apple. Wondering if Safari is running in Rosetta mode. You can determine this via the Finder. Go to the Applications folder>Safari.app. Single-click, then Apple key + I to bring up the Info panel. There you'll see the selection for Rosetta. If it is checked, deselect it. Then restart Safari.
Post back. There are other suggestions for speed enhancement if Safari is correctly running in its native or Universal/Binary mode.
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 26, 2006 5:31 AM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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Thanks for responding. Rosetta mode was not checked.
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 26, 2006 8:35 AM
in response to: DavidBar
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If Safari is loading slowly, it's probably a Network Problem. One way to confirm this is to try Safari from another User Account. if it is slow there, then the problem is system-wide (usually Network related). Otherwise, the slowness is being created from your User Account.
Here is guidance from Apple on how to set up the account. You can ignore step 7 in the article.
Also, on the system preference>Accounts panel, click on "log-in" options. There, select "fast user switching". This allows you to go back and forth between user accounts via an icon in your Menu Bar at the top of the computer screen.
Log-on to the new account and start Safari. Post back with results.
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 28, 2006 5:23 AM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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i setup a new "test" user account and browsing is still very slow.
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 28, 2006 6:29 AM
in response to: DavidBar
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I have the same problem using the macPro. Don't use parallels and have system connected to cable through a router that also host two PC's which browse like lightening. I have seen documentation that mac's browse slowly in general, but have met someone who has a system that browses really quickly so I'm looking for the answer as well
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 28, 2006 7:28 PM
in response to: DavidBar
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Which type of Internet connection are you using - Ethernet or Airport? Cable or DSL?
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 29, 2006 5:32 AM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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I'm using ethernet and cable
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 29, 2006 10:32 AM
in response to: DavidBar
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Network connection suggestions:
Go to the System Preferences>Network panel
- Location - set up a personal location by clicking on the drop down menu and selecting "add a location". Use a name familiar to you. Once established, select "apply".
- Next, click on the "Show" drop down menu and select Network Port Configurations. Only Ethernet ought to be checked. Move it to the top of the list (you can drag it). Select "apply".
- Back to the "Show" menu, select "Ethernet". Click on the TCP panel. There enter 4.2.2.2 in the DNS servers box and select "apply".
Creating a personal location seems to speed things up. Otherwise, the "automatic" function has a tendency to "search" for available locations.
In the Finder, go to your Utilities folder and select "Terminal". Once the screen is open enter lookupd -flushcache and press return. This clears out the DNS cache. Once done, quit Terminal.
Restart the computer, then try Safari. Post back and let me know how you make out.
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Nov 30, 2006 6:23 PM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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Mr. Starman,
Definite increased speed! It's not as fast as my old PC, but there might be heavy traffic tonight. Will try early AM and will post back.
Thanks
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Dec 1, 2006 2:54 AM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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This was the fix. It is fast as ever. Thanks
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Dec 1, 2006 3:23 AM
in response to: DavidBar
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Great news! Glad I could help.
Thanks for the  and Aloha from Big Island.
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Jan 19, 2007 3:34 PM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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This is a great tip; I've been having the same problem and was wondering if it would work for me as well: I'm connecting through Ethernet and DSL: Would the 4.2.2.2 still go in my DNS server box? What does that actually do? Thanks for the detailed info...
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Jan 19, 2007 6:06 PM
in response to: Hawaiian_Starman
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Joseph,
Many thanks. Excellent advice~Safari is now speedy and also no longer the System Memory hog it used to be. Amazing! I thought I would never stop the bleeding.
Kudos and Cheers...
Mark
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Re: slow browser speeds
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Jan 19, 2007 6:30 PM
in response to: Apnewbie
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You're welcome Mark. Appreciate it.
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