The website seems slow on my computer - what can I do?

 

The speed with which information travels on the internet has been doubling every 22 months since the 1990’s and certain actions on your part are necessary to keep your computer in step with the ever increasing speed of the internet.

Each computer runs an operating system the most common, of course, being Microsoft Windows. Even though the following “tips” are in reference to Microsoft Windows, the “tips” also apply to users of other operating systems as well.  A small dose of “nutrition” for your computer can assure that each visit to your Wholefood Farmacy is a pleasant one.

DOWNLOADING UPDATES

Microsoft launched its Windows operating system in 1995, some are still using it today.  Each time Microsoft completes a major set of improvements, Windows gets a new name. Windows 95 was the first which evolved into Windows 98. From there we’ve seen Windows 2000, Windows ME (Millennium Edition), and the latest version is Widows XP. 

As time passes and internet speed increases, Microsoft releases FREE updates which are designed to keep your computer up to date and secure. Surprisingly few people are aware of, or even download these free updates on a regular basis. You should check for updates on a weekly basis and download them as they become available. Even if you purchase a brand new computer with Windows XP, there are already dozens of updates will that need to be installed. Signs of computers needing updates include:

 

  • The screen “locks up” – all of a sudden the mouse and keyboard won’t work and you have to turn your computer off – then back on again for it to work.
  • Websites seem to load slower and slower
  • Visiting secure areas such as your shopping cart seems to take too long

 

Installing updates is quick and easy. Click on your START button then click on PROGRAMS – look for Windows Update, click on it, and you’re on your way! If you’re not sure how to do it - ask a friend, family member, or neighbor to show you. If you have school age children – they may even be able to help you. Your computer needs its updates as much as you need water. Giving your computer its updates will keep it in “optimal health”. 

INTERNET EXPLORER

Internet Explorer is the best browser to use when visiting your Wholefood Farmacy website.  If you use AOL or NETSCAPE, you can still use Internet Explorer after you get online. Once online, click on START then click on PROGRAMS and your list of programs will display. The Internet Explorer icon looks like a blue colored, lower case letter “e” and the words “Internet Explorer” will be listed to the right. Just click on the little blue “e” and Internet Explorer will open. To go to your website simply type your website address into the white address bar near the top of the page – then click on GO.

You can even set Internet Explorer to go to your Wholefood Farmacy website, automatically, each time you click on the little blue “e”.

 Here’s how to do it:

 

  1. Using Internet Explorer – go to your Wholefood Farmacy website
  2. At the very top left corner of the page you’ll see the words Files, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools, & Help – Click on TOOLS
  3. From the menu that displays – click on INTERNET OPTIONS and a box will open up.
  4. Near the top of this box you’ll see a button labeled USE CURRENT – click on this button
  5. At the lower right corner of the box, click on APPLY then click on OK.