I have had all of the problems mentioned and even tried to stay logged in but it won't let me and logs me out eventually.
I also had no problems until a few days ago, mind you I was away over last weekend, so I cannot honestly say when the problems started.
However, I can see pics now, I did get in first time this morning and we clear out our cookies etc regularly here. Defrag etc regularly too.
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