Site loading problems

[edgar93]

That happened to me like 2 weeks ago. The next day everything was normal. Try using another computer, maybe the problem is you computer.

[Youpidou1]

I helped! I made the thread!

[brad]

disregard the host file tip for the moment. that is a last resort. it is hard to tell what the problem is, but a lot of times it is poor DNS. Especially at places like a University (where they probably maintain their own DNS) or with a crappy ISP.

Try using different DNS servers. In fact, everyone should consider switching to OpenDNS (http://opendns.org). You will notice your internet connection being more 'zippy' because web addresses will resolve much faster. opendns servers are refreshed more often than an ISP and they have many more servers so it is more likely you can use one close to you. they also offer good protection from black listed websites if you choose that to take advantage of it.

Anyway, to make a long story short, use the DNS servers below:

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Also, check out opendns.org for more information. it is a really great free resource, i highly recommend it for everyone.

edit:

i also want to point out, if you use a router, you will want to update the DNS servers on your router instead of your computer. if you don't use a router, you can just update them locally on your computer.

if it is locally on your computer it is similar to the path below, i am on a mac right now so i cant look at the exact steps but it is very similar to below:

(network connections --> local area connection (or wireless connection) --> tcp-ip --> manual DNS)

[OGRE]

Well, I don't have any recommendations, but I really do want to help. Just want you to know "I CARE".

[Future Raptor Ace]

Originally Posted by OGRE

Well, I don't have any recommendations, but I really do want to help. Just want you to know "I CARE".

hahaa thanks.
yeah its finally working, thanks guys

[Chommpers]

Originally Posted by Future Raptor Ace

hahaa thanks.
yeah its finally working, thanks guys

Yay welcome back, it wasn't that many of us didn't want to help we just didn't know how to help you, myself included. Good to see you got some help though.

[Future Raptor Ace]

Originally Posted by Chommpers

Yay welcome back, it wasn't that many of us didn't want to help we just didn't know how to help you, myself included. Good to see you got some help though.

thanks bro; means a lot

[brad]

did you find out what was the problem?

[Future Raptor Ace]

Originally Posted by brad

did you find out what was the problem?

no, it just started working again just like it stopped working in the first place.
I didn't touch anything
Idk whats going on lol
Thanks though

[OGRE]

Originally Posted by Future Raptor Ace

no, it just started working again just like it stopped working in the first place.

Save that quote. When you turn 60 it will have a whole new meaning.