- 1). Restart your router, if you use a wireless Internet connection. Locate the "Reset" button on the router. Push the button inwards and wait 30 to 60 seconds. Remove your Ethernet cable from your computer if you use a wired connection.
- 2). Place your cursor within the window of your Web browser. Press "Ctrl" and "Q" to quit the program. Wait for the program to close completely.
- 3). Double-click on your Web browser's icon to launch it.
- 4). Clear your Internet Explorer cache. Click on the "Tools" menu. Click on the option that reads "Delete Browsing History" and check the box next to "Temporary Internet Files." Press "Delete."
- 5). Delete your cache within Firefox. Click on "Tools" and then click "Clear Recent History." Scroll to "Everything" and check the box next to "Cache." Press "Clear Now."
- 6). Clear your Chrome cache. Click on the "Tools" menu and scroll to "Options." Press the "Under the Hood" tab and press the button that reads "Clear Browsing Data." Check the box next to "Empty the Cache" and press "Clear Browsing Data."
- 7). Delete your Safari cache. Click on the "Safari" menu and scroll to "Empty Cache." Press "Empty."
- 8). Adjust the Windows Media Player settings to improve the buffer speed within Windows Media Player. Double-click on the "Windows Media Player" icon. Click on the "View" menu and scroll to "Options." Press the tab that reads "Advanced" and click on the "Streaming Media" option. Press "Change." Enter a new buffer range between zero seconds and 30 seconds. Windows Media Player uses a default speed of five seconds. A higher number creates a slower initial buffer but decreases the chance of lagging or freezing videos.
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