This site - computer slow?

Softly~Softly wrote: I never use IE, too slow and cannot cope with multiple programmes running ... :whistle:

I have them all, but I only use IE9.

To prove a point to myself I have just opened 50 webpages simultaneously without issue. I've a fast PC with an SSD (solid state drive - boots up and is online in 17 seconds). But I'm not sure that helps particularly when just browsing. My page load times are in the 0.30's, 0.40's mostly. Although, I'm not entirely convinced with those figures.

That doesn't solve any problems yet, I know. However, it's being discussed at an administrative level to see if there are any options for change.

I knocked up these videos of me surfing around the site to show the load times. At 02:22 I opened approx 50 tabs on the webpage. You have to right click it and select 'watch on youtube', then select the big screen if you want to view/read the times displayed.They're pretty boring I know

Nice one Leigh ..

I still find it rubbish though :whistle:

Yep, they'd make an onion cry to be honest. :lol:

Just compared page loading times for this topic using IE9 and Chrome browsers on my core i5 Windows 7 Toshiba laptop and IE8 and Chrome on my AspireOne net book running XP.

IE 9 on the Toshiba took about 0.6 seconds to load a page and Chrome about 0.55 seconds.

IE8 and Chrome on the AspireOne both took around 1.2 seconds to actually load the page BUT there was a distinct lag of several seconds before IE8 started loading the page.

I suspect that there may be a particular problem with IE8 but the page loading times are what I would regard as normal and the site does not seem particularly slow to me.

This site, thanks to Simon, has a lot of extra features such as the shoutbox and friend finder that other older forum formats don't.

These modules do add to the load time but the added features are more than worth it, in my opinion. :broon:

Add to that that we don't charge a subscription means that in terms of value The-T-Bar.com punches way above its weight.

We hope to keep the site cost free for members but any donations will be put straight into developing the site.

(There is a discrete DONATE button at the bottom of the page :yesnod: ) - and you get a nice medal under your avatar.

Probably of no relevance but when running off battery, not mains power on my laptop, load up time is significantly longer, 63 secs

No reason for that, mine runs at the same speed on battery or mains.
But it could be to do with your battery saving settings, as these can be set to extend battery life at the expense of computing power. :yesnod:

As David and William Wallace said.. 'We're free'. Or, was it 'Freedom'?

Whatever, we have a lot of goodies going on at the T-Bar. Lots of pics, videos, your own albums, quizzes, discussions, tons of guides and a help section, an international membership etc etc. These things took time to get together and they continue to grow, as does our membership. Another factor is that we welcome guests browsing the site. Many of which have joined up later. Even if only to have some fun in our quizzes.

All these elements will lead to a slightly slower equation, even on the fastest computer. Most of us are pretty savvy when it comes to PC stuff these days. But if you need some help speeding up an older pc then I recommend having a look here. Click these words for help. Just don't go buying any of it.

If you are seriously computer illiterate and are having trouble with a pc, I'm prepared to remote connect and help you if I can. PM me if you need this help. Don't be put off by me mooching around your pc. I won't bite too hard. Muahahahaa. :evil:

It's best if you have a modern PC and operating system though. XP was ok in it's day. But windows 7 is a lot better.. and vista sucks the life from a computer system before you even get online. Whatever the problem is, the good part is we're always prepared to try and help you out. :broon:

This has got to be a record:-

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I might add my computer is working perfect with other websites/forums.

Mines been loading very slowly today.

Me also - tis the time of year (everyone getting their ISA - only joking), A glitch somewhere :yesnod:

Page load = 0.63 seconds, at the moment.

There is a certain time each hour, I think, when the forum is all backed up and if you happen to catch this time you can get slow loads.
The above might be up to 99% rowlocks, as I am desperately trying to remember a conversation I had with Simon 6-7 months ago.