Richard wrote: >> Date: Monday, August 05, 2019 13:38:49 -0400 >> From: mark <m.roth at 5-cent.us> > >>> Richard wrote: >>> >>> Does the system slow down when you have your internet connection >>> enabled, but aren't explicitly using it (i.e., not using a browser)? If >>> so, look at the netstat output (as root) to see what's going on. You >>> may have some process that runs when the connection is enabled that is >>> taking up system/network resources. >>> >>> Separately, turn off javascript in the browser you are using and >>> see if that has an effect. >>> >> Javascript - if you're using firefox, install NoScript last week. >> > NoScript selectively blocks javascript, it doesn't turn it off -- > which for testing purposes, at least, is the goal. > > In ff -- about:config - then enter "javascript" in the search line > and set "javascript.enabled" to false. > > With chrome this can be done in the advanced settings section, under > "site settings". Right... but it also prevents the site's javascript from loading 15 other pages, including doubleclick, or gigya (really?) or adserver.... mark