Tech: Connection Timed Out

[Dawn Sardes <Dmsardes@AOL.COM>]

Hi Everyone,

I have a Pentium class (2 years old) PC and access the web via AOL,
Lately, I am having problems getting around on the web.  I type in a url and
if the page does not open within a few seconds, I end up with a blank window
that says "Connection Timed Out."

Is there any way to increase the amount of time I can hang out in a holding
pattern, sort of like how you can specify how many minutes you want your
computer to sit there before going to the screen saver.  I'm willing to wait
a minute for a site to open (I've developed patience in my old age), but the
stupid machine won't let me.  It cuts it off after only a few seconds.

Dawn Sardes
Teen Librarian
Cumberland County Public Library
Fayetteville, NC
dmsardes@aol.com

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