FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
 
 

PC's in General

Q.  Why does my computer slow down over time (when using
      Windows 95 or later)?

A.  Much of this is due to bad operating system architecture
     by Microsoft.  Large numbers of shortcuts, fonts, installed
     programs, installed hardware, and/or a large Windows
     registry can all slow down your system.  Things that are
     most likely to SIGNIFICANTLY slow down new PC's include
     viruses, adware, and spyware.
 

Q.  Why do some web sites load faster than others, even when
      connection speeds and such are the same?

A.  There are at least three reasons for this.  First of all, the
     most common reason is the number of people actively visiting
     a given web site.  The more people visiting it, the slower the
     connection is for everyone using it.  Another reason has to do
     do with internet traffic or congestion in general.  The final
     reason has to do with power of that site's server and internet
     connection.  Of course, it can be a combination of all these
     factors.