Video streaming plays a major role in the way most internet users browse the web. We watch comedic clips, television shows and even live new broadcasts using various online media sites and we get extremely frustrated if, for some reason, our viewing choice loads too slowly.
Whether we're watching The Watch Guy perform a miracle timepiece repair, or we're glued to a live feed showing our favourite sport, we're all keen for our viewing to run smoothly and uninterrupted. Luckily, fixing the problem of slow buffering is not at all complex and can be achieved without damage to other systems.
To begin with, you should check whether your computer has sufficient memory. If you're running low on disk space, the chances are good that this will affect the speed and quality of streaming video. Go through your stored files and get rid of all unnecessary items.
In addition, it's a good idea to close inactive windows. These will be contributing to the slow buffering process, and once they are shut, the video should load more quickly. Attempting to stream video on a shared network connection can also be a problem – if there are a lot of users online, the process will be slow.
In short, it should be relatively easy, if you're using a DSL connection, to speed up your buffering time and reduce that irritating jerky effect. Free up some disk space, close non-essential windows and avoid watching streaming video on a busy network.
