It is common to spend part of the day using the web browser, either through the computer or mobile phone, checking our email or reading the latest news, so that when a problem arises with the application we choose, it can end up being a serious inconvenience. , which would even affect our own productivity if, for example, we also use it for work.
But there’s good news: troubleshooting web browser-related issues doesn’t tend to be very difficult . On the contrary, the process is quite similar for many of the problems that could arise in the different options that we have available today.
What’s more, many current browsers also incorporate a series of integrated tools that can be very helpful when it comes to detecting possible errors, while the solution can also be almost automatic.
Next, we show you some of the most common problems that we can find in our browser, and what we should do to solve them.
1. Decreased performance and slow loading of pages
Assuming that the speed of our Internet connection is not the problem, a slow performance of the browser and the loading of the page itself could have some certain causes . From the outset, it is best to always keep the browser updated , so we will make sure to use the latest version.
We could also wonder if the installation of a new extension, especially recently, is reducing the performance of the browser. To check if this could be the reason, disabling the plugins one by one is something we could try . For example, if you use Chrome, you should go to More tools and then Extensions ; in Safari Preferences and then Extensions ; Add -ons from the Firefox menu or Extensions within the Edge menu.
If an extension is not the culprit, the cause could be due to a corrupted data cache. One option is to delete all the temporary files , although later we will have to log in again to all the web pages that require it.
2. When pages do not appear as expected
When web pages are displayed incompletely, in a distorted way, it could be due to the Internet connection, a problem with the server where the page is stored, or our own browser. One option is to try to make a quick update of the content , using the button designed for this purpose to achieve it.
If it does not work, we could try to load the page in another browser, or in another device, whenever possible. In case the system is not to blame, then we will have to be patient, and wait a bit.
3. Auto-complete is not working properly
There is no doubt that the autocomplete function is extremely useful when it comes to saving time when filling in some web forms, but sometimes it can work not very well. Sometimes the data is not stored as it should, or it just does not work as expected.
First of all it is appropriate to check if the function is activated . How to do it? If you use Chrome you must go to Settings and then click on Autocomplete ; in Firefox Preferences , Privacy and Security , and then go to the Logins and Passwords options; in Safari go to Preferences and Autocomplete ; and if you use Edge, you must choose to click on Settings and then Profiles .
Although it is true that many more problems can arise, those mentioned above are mainly characterized by being some of the most common. In any case, in most cases only a little patience is required.
