[Coolworm]

I use the TOR Browser Bundle as my primary web browser, with uBlock Origin installed -- I just disable the TOR network while using the browser.

I just disable the TOR network while using the browser.

^ This Is a must for general navigation.

It tends to be rather slow at the best of times, and quite frustrating waiting for sites/pages to load.

You're completely right about that. The TOR network only seems useful for navigating .onion sites -- which is rare for me -- and giving you a bit more privacy if you're a terrorist or something, but otherwise, I just use a VPN.