Computer hangs on certain sites

Lately my iMac (OS 10.8.5) has started hanging on certain sites so I have to force close them. It happens no matter what browser I use, and so far it happens only on sports related sites. It doesn't happen with my iPad or my daughter's Macbook Pro. So far as I can tell, all my plugins, etc., are up to date. Any thoughts about what might be going on and what I can do about it?

Eric,
Didn't work. I tried the Reset yesterday, then again today after emptying the cache. It seems that both Safari and Firefox are being tripped up by trying to load a particular ad. (In Firefox I can see what it's getting hung up on.) I think both browsers will deal with the problem in time. For now, I'm going to download Google Chrome and see if it can handle the ad.
Thanks for the advice.

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Firefox 5.0.1 hangs on certain pages and won't shut down - even in Task Manager

Using Windows XP Media Home Edition. Whenever I visit certain sites (today it was ktlk.com) Firefox becomes unresponsive and won't shut down - even using Task Manager. The only way to use Firefox again is to re-boot the computer. No error report.

This started for me in the past couple of days. Firefox will start to load a page and then it stops and will not load any page that I try to open. When I close the program it still appears in Task Manager and will not end. The only way I can stop it is to reboot. It does not seem to happen all the time. I suspect it might be flash related since the first time it crashed was on YouTube. It also happened during a Google image search. I turned off all add-ons in safe mode and it still happened.

I keep getting a file (pixel.cgi ) that wants to download when I use certain sites (Groupon/ Thomas Cook).

I keep getting a file (pixel.cgi ) that wants to download when I use certain sites (Groupon/ Thomas Cook). I have scanned my mac for virus but none can be found.

A CGI file usually runs a server side script with specific parameters and there is usually data appended to the link to specify that action.
It that GET or POST data is missing then you may get a download prompt to save the file instead.
You may have a Firefox extension or security software on your computer causing this issue.
Clear the cache and cookies only from websites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
*Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
*Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
Start Firefox in <u>[[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]]</u> to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.
*Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
*Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

Advice please! Installed Leopard update...now can't connect to certain site

Hi and thanks in advance for any help.
I updated Leopard (10.5.3) and Safari (3.1.1) with the apple patch a couple of days ago. After install, my MBP wouldn't connect to certain sites like Google or Yahoo. This happens for Safari, Firefox, and IE. Today, Google works but not GMAIL. The other sites remain inaccessible; I get the message "can't open page _ because it can't find the server _"
After the install and restart, I didn't change anything.
There are no firewalls in place.
I tried using openDNS and configuring the IP addresses.
Rebooted the MBP and the Router and AirPort Extreme.
Moved the System Config folder to the desktop and starting the browsers.
Also, my Mail can't access my GMail account.
Nothing has worked and I'm near my wits end.
I have a PC desktop that connects fine to everything so I don't think it's my ISP or the router.
I'm hoping for some help here in lieu of subjecting myself to phone **** or driving all the way to the Apple store.

Hi
Welcome to Apple Discussions
Seems like you covered most bases.
Rebooted the MBP and the Router and AirPort Extreme
If you didn't do so, unplug the router and AE. Wait about a minute, then plug-in again. Try Safari or another browser again. If no go I suggest reapplying the 10.5.3 Combo Update. Do not use the computer during the Install. Also, plug in the laptop.
When complete, "repair permissions" using Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
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