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I occasionally have the exact same issue on a Windows PC. Buffers then displays a frozen picture. When I switch to a different device it works fine.

I don’t know the root cause, but I find that trying a few things usually resolve it:

1. Refreshing the page
2. Logging out and bank in to iFollow
3. Trying a different browser
4. Clearing cache

I wouldn’t point the finger at iFollow. I think it is a local issue.
 
Thanks to those who replied. Some of the things (different device, refreshing, logging in again) I have tried to no avail. I have done a bit of searching and that speed is pretty much what I can expect for basic broadband in my location across providers. I have just upgraded so another few quid to watch Gills but hopefully that's it. I don't watch netflix or any of the other stuff only iplayer but that sometimes buffers too so perhaps that will be sorted.

I'm still enjoying those 3 points and am feeling fairly chilled towards ifollow. The main problem probably not their fault but they stole quite a few tenners from people and have tried to shift blame to GFC. Not impressed with them at all. I promise not to post tripe about the US election until all the dust has settled in appreciation.
 
jogills said:
black screen buffering alternating with frozen picture buffering
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Maybe someone in your village is watching an old-fashioned TV..?! :grinning:

Seriously though, the issue you're highlighting doesn't sound like a problem of iFollow or GFC's making. It could be due to factors inside OR outside your home. There are stacks of variables (too many to list) that can play a part in how good/bad your overall speeds are.

Assuming one of your laptops doesn't solely rely on wi-fi networking, my suggestion would be to buy a network cable (RJ-45 patch cable) & plug your laptop directly into your router to see if that helps. That'd be the first step to negating any dodgy in-home wi-fi signal issues.

If you get the same problem, it's likely an out-of-home problem between your house & the local exchange.

Doh! I see LockdownLife has already stated most of the above!

So, some other thoughts on potential in-house resolutions:

It could be that your Windows machine is downloading Windows Updates in the background... Stop that.

Try & minimise/close all your open web browser tabs (eg: close facebook/youtube etc)

Make sure that you don't have pointless programs open in Windows itself - click the little ^ next to the clock (bottom right corner) & close anything that seems unrelated to watching Gills win! :thumbup:

If you have an old laptop with crappy processing power, you might also want to consider disabling your anti-virus software as that can sometimes scan incoming data streams. This is a last resort though & isn't really recommended! Similarly, if you don't have anti-virus software, you should get some!

HTH you stop posting non-GFC guff as promised ;)
 
jogills said:
Thanks to those who replied. Some of the things (different device, refreshing, logging in again) I have tried to no avail. I have done a bit of searching and that speed is pretty much what I can expect for basic broadband in my location across providers. I have just upgraded so another few quid to watch Gills but hopefully that's it. I don't watch netflix or any of the other stuff only iplayer but that sometimes buffers too so perhaps that will be sorted.

I'm still enjoying those 3 points and am feeling fairly chilled towards ifollow. The main problem probably not their fault but they stole quite a few tenners from people and have tried to shift blame to GFC. Not impressed with them at all. I promise not to post tripe about the US election until all the dust has settled in appreciation.
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Have you tried turning it off and then on again?



You're welcome 😊
 
jogills said:
Thanks to those who replied. Some of the things (different device, refreshing, logging in again) I have tried to no avail. I have done a bit of searching and that speed is pretty much what I can expect for basic broadband in my location across providers. I have just upgraded so another few quid to watch Gills but hopefully that's it. I don't watch netflix or any of the other stuff only iplayer but that sometimes buffers too so perhaps that will be sorted.

I'm still enjoying those 3 points and am feeling fairly chilled towards ifollow. The main problem probably not their fault but they stole quite a few tenners from people and have tried to shift blame to GFC. Not impressed with them at all. I promise not to post tripe about the US election until all the dust has settled in appreciation.
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Hit it.
 
I have done extensive research into boosting your wifi signal, below is the definitive answer to all weak signal problems.

Set up a wall of aluminum foil behind the router and watch the signal strength double.
Strangely it has the secondary benefit of stifling the signal during alien invasion.


:computer:
 
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