New shows freeze up.

[Catherine S.]

Desktop computer is freezing after only a few minutes of watching the shows. It is also taking a long time to download the shows. I am using google chrome. I start the video, then pause it to wait for it to download enough to watch without interruption. After 5 mins. or so, it freezes. I have to push pause, then play again. It will only play for a minutes or two and then it freezes again. There is plenty of the show downloaded, so that is not the problem. Any suggestions on what to do?

[Nancy R.]

Maybe you need the non-HD version? I watched that this morning with no problems and no waiting. I don't know, just a suggestion.

[Charae H.]

I am having the same problem for the first time, Cathy. I, too, use Google Chrome. Very frustrating. I will check out Nancy's suggestion.

[Charae H.]

Turning off HD in both Google Chrome and FireFox seems to eliminate the problem. Thanks, Nancy!

[Charae H.]

I am just having this problem with the last show--haven't watched the new show yet--and I had tested with the earlier show and had no problems so I don't know what is going on. I could probably go to the non-HD again but the HD sure was pretty!

[E.M. T.]

No prob.s here with me on Firefox.

[Catherine S.]

Thanks for the help. Turning off the HD worked. I didn't even realize it was on. I was able to watch the whole show without any trouble at all. Now I am wondering if I should get a hoola hoop. :lol: :lol:

[Annis C.]

I was wondering why I was having a hard time with the last show. I finally finished watching it yesterday without too many stops and starts which were quite irritating to say the least. I generally use Internet Explorer, but also tried Chrome, Safari and Firefox with the same results. Turning off the HD worked for Safari. I haven't tried the others yet. I wonder what needs updated in order to use the HD? My laptop is less than a year old.

As for the hula hoop, I bought one several years ago thinking it would be fun exercise, but haven't taken the time to master it. I remember doing it well as a child but haven't had much success with it yet as an adult. I wonder if Alex and Ricky practiced some before doing it for the show!!

[Annis C.]

I will not be renewing after 3 years of wonderful videos. Funny I can watch everything but "The Quilt Show" videos after the UPGRADE! Too frustrating!

[Susan B.]

Annis, I think it's a matter of your Internet service with the ability to watch HD.

[Annis C.]

Susan, thanks for the response. I thought I had a good internet service, but evidently not. It's going to be even worse at my country home. I only get 2 bars in my preferred place to use the computer. Eventually I will have a desktop computer on the other side of the house where I get 5 bars.

[Annis C.]

Thanks for the help. Turning off the HD worked. I didn't even realize it was on. I was able to watch the whole show without any trouble at all. Now I am wondering if I should get a hoola hoop. :lol: :lol:

I did a little research on the hula hoop and found out the one I purchased was too small for me. If you get one make sure it's about waist height. For me that would be about 38". The one I have is only about 32". Even the experts can't do it with a too small hoop. I was able to get it to go around a few times before hitting the floor but it was really hard. I've watched several videos showing how it's done so will purchase another hoop soon and give it a try. It sounds like a fun way to exercise.

[Catherine S.]

Thanks Annis. I will have to be sure to measure before I go shopping. Then I will have to find a place to hide it from the grandkids. :lol: :lol: :lol: They always seem to like Grandma's toys. And they don't understand why I don't let them use my crayons, the ones that are unbroken and still pointed. They have a large box here that are allowed to use. And coloring books too. They just can't use the ones from my sewing room. :lol: :lol: