You often need to know your IP address for issues involving your computer's connections. Find out how to check the IP address using your operating system.
If your computer is infected with spyware or adware, your operating system likely runs much more slowly than previously, and you probably see pop-up ads while browsing the Internet.
If you are having problems on all sites, however, one of the most likely causes is a corrupted or poorly configured browser. Find out how you can reinstall or upgrade your browser.
If your computer is fast but your Internet connection is slow, reinstalling or upgrading your browser or resetting your TCP/IP settings could improve your connection speed. Learn more.
Technology such as computer processors and network cards continue to improve, and it is possible that your computer is finding it difficult to take advantage of your High Speed Internet connection. Learn more.
If you decide your computer needs more RAM, you either can take it to a computer service store or install the memory yourself. Find out how to get information about adding RAM to your computer.