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Video buffering issues can be frustrating and hinder live video streaming. There are several ways to stop and prevent buffering in your network, such as updating your router, reducing background processes, and removing malware from your system.

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1. Stop any other active downloads on your computer or device. Other background processes and downloads consume additional resources and bandwidth that could otherwise be used for live streaming. Stop games running and applications running in the background during live streaming.
2. Pause the video for a few minutes to create a larger buffer. This allows your computer to download more of the video, so you can watch the video in its entirety, without pauses or interruptions.
3. Consider increasing or improving your internet speed. Upgrade your internet router or internet subscription, or get into the habit of clearing your browser cache and cookies to avoid buffering and lag.
   • Use a dual-band router that offers a five GHz network with extra bandwidth. This type of router is often best suited for online streaming and is known for reducing buffering.
4. Wait for the content provider services to be less busy. The servers of content providers such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube may be slower or busier than usual, depending on the provider's resources and peak hours. For example, research conducted by the FCC has shown that peak times for internet traffic are between 8 and 10 pm. If your videos continue to buffer, wait until the services are used less intensively before watching videos.
5. Limit the number of active devices on your network. Multiple devices used on the same internet network will consume that network's bandwidth and cause buffering, especially if your router is unable to support heavy traffic. When streaming videos, make sure that not too many devices are using the internet.
6. Use anti-virus or anti-malware software to detect and remove viruses and malicious programs. Malicious software will often cause one or more processes to run in the background and slow down the internet speed.
7. Reduce the quality of the video settings. Reducing the quality of videos helps reduce bandwidth and buffering. If you are using other software or services to stream videos, change the video quality through the settings menu.
8. If necessary, use a fixed internet connection. Wireless internet connections are more likely to be hindered by signal, frequency, and physical obstructions, such as walls or furniture. Switch to a wired connection to help eliminate the buffering problems.
9. Install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player on your device. Most video streaming websites use Adobe Flash, which means that with an outdated version of Flash, buffering can occur during live streaming. Visit the Adobe Flash Player official website at https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ and select the option to install the latest version of the software.
10. Install the latest video drivers on your device. Most video cards are automatically updated when you perform updates in Windows or on an Apple. However, if you have your own custom video card installed, go to the manufacturer's website to download and install updated graphics card drivers.