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Sometimes It's Best to be Impatient for Web Browsers

Here's an interesting web browser tip. If you've ever gotten stuck while loading a website for a few seconds, become impatient. Click the "Stop" button and then click the "Reload" button (if you are in the middle of loading a page) or press the ENTER key on the URL location area if you have not been sent to a new URL. Why? Net congestion can happen, and there are times where you can reload the page and have your Internet packets routed to a speedier 'pipe.' It may make the difference between waiting 10 seconds for a page or waiting two minutes. Use your judgment.

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