Firefox has a tendency to slow down over time, as does Explorer. If you're on broadband, you can try this in Firefox: go to Tools-Options-Privacy-Cache. Reduce the default cache size to about 100 or so. If you start to encounter errors, bump that number up gradually until you don't get errors anymore.
If you're on dial-up, go to Tools-Option-Privacy-Clear All. Be aware that all your off-line content will be gone. You'll have to log onto all your favorite sites manually the very next time you visit them, but you might realize a significant speed improvement.
Love the new avatar. How'd you get that sweet little kitty to do that?
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