2013年4月6日 星期六

How to Listen to GrooveShark over a Slow Internet Connection( Closed in Apr. 2015....)

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The Problem

My internet connection is very slow, how can I listen to GrooveShark without having it buffer constantly? Tags: slow, internet, GrooveShark

The Fix

Summary: This tutorial if part of a series on Getting the Most out of a Slow Internet Connection, click here to see more tips. GrooveShark users with slow connections will experience interrupted songs as they wait for them to buffer. However, there is a setting that will allows users with slow connections to listen to GrooveShark using less bandwidth.  The downside is that this setting also lowers the quality from being comparible CD quality, to quality more similar to FM radio. If this does not bother you, follow the steps below to speed up GrooveShark.


Step 1 - Login or Create a GrooveShark Account

You must first have a GrooveShark account to be able to set specific settings.  Tip: Instead of creating a new account, you can login into GrooveShark with your FaceBook or Google account.

Step 2 - Change the Setting

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First you need to get to Settings.  To do so click on your name in the top right corner and then select Settings. (Image 1)

Next, select the Preferences tab. (Image 2)

Check the box next to Stream smaller, lower quality songs (good for slow connections). (Image 3)
Finally, click the Save Changes button.
Thats it!