Laptop browser freezing during video playback
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The web browser stops responding when playing videos on sites like YouTube.
Symptoms
- Hanging
- Audio continues but video stops
- Mouse cursor freeze
Possible Causes
- Hardware acceleration bug
- Extension conflict
- Cache issues
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disable Hardware Acceleration
Turn it off in browser settings to test stability.
2
Clear Cache
Wipe browser cache and cookies.
3
Incognito Mode
Test in Incognito to see if an extension is causing the freeze.
When to See a Technician
Browser freezes during video are frequently related to GPU driver interactions with the browser's video decoder.
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