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Choppy video streaming on Netflix and Skygo

  • 19-03-2016 9:39am
    #1
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    When I watch Netflix or Skygo on my 2010 iMac the video is very jerky / choppy.
    This happened before but somehow resolved itself.

    Any suggestions?
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    PaddyFagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭PaddyFagan


    Ok. This could be all manner of things, with all manner of causes, so a few things to consider.

    The most likely root issue is some sort of constriction on the data side : either on the Mac its self (it's network device, driver, or some other app like a VPN), your network (e.g another device or interferance) or your ISP (who can shape or throttle traffic based on usage or contention). Have you tried some thing like: http://www.speedtest.net/ it should help highlight any general issue. Narrowing it down can be a pain - trying from a few devices can help, etc

    Another possibility is a video playback issue on the Mac - can you try a local video (MP4) and see if that's the same?

    Paddy


  • #3
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    PaddyFagan wrote: »
    Have you tried some thing like: http://www.speedtest.net/[/url

    Yes, I have cr@p broadband :(

    Speed test result
    Another possibility is a video playback issue on the Mac - can you try a local video (MP4) and see if that's the same?

    This works perfectly.

    I have a newer iMac, I will try it on this later.

    Thank you for your reply.


  • #4
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    I tried the age old trick of switching off and restarting my iMac.
    Problem solved :)

    Coincidence? I'm not sure.


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