[CentOS] browsers slowing Centos 7 installation to a crawl

On Mon, 5 Aug 2019, 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)?

The slowdown only happens when the browser is open,
but I do not have to be using it.

> 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.

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