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"Buffering" is a phenomenon that the video is playing suddenly stops suddenly or reduces the resolution before it can continue playing. This is easy to lose interest in and disrupt your video viewing experience. There are many ways to stop and prevent buffering such as upgrading your router, reducing background processes, and removing malware from your system.

Steps

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   Stop all downloads on your computer or device. Background processes and downloading will consume a lot of resources and bandwidth that should be used for watching videos online. Exit all games and applications that may be running in the background while you are watching video online.

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   Pause for a few minutes to load more videos. This allows your computer to load more data and you can watch the full video without interruption or pause.

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   Consider increasing or improving your Internet speed. You can upgrade your router or Internet plan with your network service provider, or periodically clear your browser cache and cookies to reduce lag and buffering.
   • Try using a dual-band router capable of transmitting 5 GHz networks with sub-band. This type of router is best suited for streaming multimedia because it can limit buffering.

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   Access to a multimedia provider's service during off-peak hours. Content servers like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube can be slower or busier than usual depending on their peak hours and resources. According to research by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), the peak hours of Internet traffic is from 8 - 10 pm. If your video is still paused, wait until the service is less busy to watch more.

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   Limit the number of devices accessing the network. Multiple devices on the same Internet will consume bandwidth and cause shocking, especially if your router is unable to support the heavy load. When watching video online, make sure that the internet has as few devices as possible.

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   Use anti-virus or anti-malware software to detect and remove viruses and malware. Malware often causes one or more processes to run in the background and slow Internet speed.

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   Reduce video quality in settings. Reducing the video quality will help reduce bandwidth and buffering. If you use third-party software or services to watch videos online, you can adjust the video quality through the settings menu.

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   Consider using a wired network. Wi-Fi connections are often prone to malfunction due to signal, frequency, and physical interference such as walls or furniture. You can switch to wired to prevent buffering problems.

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   Install the device's latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Most video streaming sites use Adobe Flash, which means if you use an outdated Flash version will cause buffering while watching video. Visit the official Adobe Flash Player website at https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ and install the latest software version.

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    Install the latest video card (or graphics card) driver (driver) for the device. Most graphics cards are automatically updated when you install Microsoft or Apple updates. However, if you install a custom video card, visit the manufacturer's website to download and install the updated driver for your graphics card. advertisement