how can i speed up my web browsing

[bommer]

hi,currently on the 4 meg package,download speeds
are acceptable(get between 3.4/3.8 on average(but
browsing seems to be sluggish,like theres a lag before
the pages load-up,any suggestions folks!

[Graham M]

Try changing your proxy maybe?

List of NTL Proxies here: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/forum/article.php?a=10

[Enuff]

Hi bommer, welcome to the forum... what browser are you using?

[bommer]

hi,using a combination of ie,mozilla and maxthon,makes not
alot of difference in browsing though,also tried various proxys
and no proxys all to no avail,browsing isn't bad dont get me wrong
but there is still a lag(bit like a turbo on a car before it kicks in)
if you know what i mean:( any help much appreciated chaps;)

[Graham M]

Even when you disable proxies in your browser you will still be going through one proxy or another (Except in certain circumstances) so you can never get away from them.

[bommer]

just to give me guidance how long does the average website
take to load-up for you guys,ebay.co.uk for an example.

[ikthius]

if you got firefox, you can increase the speed to render pages, although iirc firefox says it can be done, but not really advisable.

ik

EDIT: you can also increase the amount of times your browser asks for connection with servers, again it can be done, it does work, but it can slow down servers, so you would could have a catch 22

[Enuff]

Have you checked for spyware and other crap? Also try installing opera 9.01 final (http://www.opera.com/download/) browser just so you can compare speeds between the other browsers