A Few Problems! Help! I'm Gettin' Tired Of It! (connection problems)

[neckface]

Hi everyone i'm having a few mac problems forgive me for being thick!
right no.1 about half of all websites in a google search will not open e.g youtube or myspace i run both firefox and safari this msg appears: Unable to connect Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.youtube.com.
* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
i've emptied my cookies and still nothing!??

no.2 i try listening to a radio station on the web http://www.todayfm.com it will only stream approx. 3 mins and plays on a loop any ideas??

finally 3. i don't seem to be able to see any quicktime vids over the net even adverts i did used to but no longer!!??

thanks a million for ANY help at all sorry again for the length!!

macbook 80G 13.5" intel core duo

 

[GimmeSlack12]

I'll assume you have a new or recently new Mac using 10.4.10.

Sounds like internet connection problems, not really the Mac I don't think.
Quicktime movies on the net not working: You have Flip4Mac installed? What browser you using?

 

[neckface]

i'm using both firefox and safari and yes my mac is new bought in febuary and uses 10.4.10 i also have flip4mac.

The server is a very reliable one as my partner runs her computer off the same connection but she does use windows

Thanks for your intrest

 

[rijiMacDij]

Hi,

is your software completely up to date? I mean do you have all the updates installed. Have you run software update lately when you could get on?

What type of connection do you have?

I have had a bit of that lately myself and am just as puzzled as you.

Lets hope someone with the answer chips in!

 

[neckface]

yeah i have all the updates although i just logged on to get more but only minor ones came up.

my connection has recently been updated to 6mb downloading speed, i presume thats the overall connection type??

 

[Peace]

What they are asking is how are you connected?
Using a router?
Cable modem?
DSL ?

And brand.
That would help a lot.

 

[neckface]

oh sorry!! i use a bt home hub wireless router made by thompson telecom

 

[AdeFowler]

It certainly sounds like a connection problem, especially if your partner's having no issues. Can you try connecting with an ethernet cable? Maybe try creating a new account (System Preferences > Accounts).

 

[neckface]

hey southernboy, i just tried that and it doesn't seem to work still the same problems