For about 4+ years I have yet to install Javascript or Flash. Chrome and most other browsers do not need these plugins and these could be malware or worse.
Was working fine 24 hrs ago. Not sure what happened.
Tried the following with no luck:
-cleared cache in browser
-ran Super Anti Spyware
- ran Chrome's built-in cleaner
- uninstalled/ reinstalled Google Chrome
- tried a different browser (Brave)
-restarted
-disabled AdblockPlus extension
Still getting lagging loads, images & video that take longer to load, & brief error screens saying "site can't be reached".
I don't have any plugins except for Javascript & Flash.
What to try next?

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