How to increase your internet speed
No matter how fast web pages appear in your Internet browser and your files download, there are some tricks you can use to make them faster.
There are a variety of bottlenecks. Some have solutions. Some are free, others are expensive.
I’ll use “PC” but this information applies to Mac, LINUX, smartphones with wi-fi connection, any computer.
I’ll list them first, then delve into each one. and explain them in simple terms. You can always use Google for more information.
1. CPU speed, 2. RAM, 3. Browser inflation, 4. Packet size, 5. Wireless connection, 6. Modem, 7. Last mile speed, 8. Connection speed, 9. Load router, 10. Ping time, 11. congestion, 12. server load.
one. Computer chip (CPU) speed. Newer or more expensive PCs have faster CPUs and some have multiple CPUs (cores). This is the workhorse of a computer. While there are a few variables (CPU cache, RAM speed, etc.), the CPU controls all activity. Slower individual CPUs (eg, 1.6 gigahertz or GHz) simply cannot perform as fast as a 3.6 GHz dual or quad core CPU. Smartphones have slower CPUs.
2. RAM is memory. Typical Windows configurations have 4 gigabytes (4 GB) of RAM. Older PCs can’t hold that much. Some PCs ship with less; you will have to buy more. When you open programs or web pages, they are stored in RAM for fast response. Once RAM is full, the extra data is transferred to a special file on the hard drive. the hard drive is very slow compared to RAM. If your PC has less than 4 GB of RAM, Y Can you justify the expense? Y your PC will hold it, this can make a big difference in the speed of your PC’s work. Crucial.com has good prices, quality RAM, and a configuration tool. Any local PC store can install RAM.
3. Different browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera) have different features and speeds. The opera is fast, but too simplified. Try Google’s Chrome browser. Firefox has many additional features (add-ons).
In any browser, close or disable any toolbars you don’t use. Some have an ‘X’ or right click on a blank area of the toolbar and uncheck the ones you don’t need. You can restore them later.
Four. Package size. You can run TCP Optimizer (XP only) at Speedtest.Comcast.net and also get an alternate speed test at Speedtest.net (they will give different results). Use them to compare before/after making changes.
5. Wireless connections are much slower than Ethernet cable connections. If you have more than one device on your wi-fi network, they all throttle to the speed of the slowest device.
Slow wireless speeds can often be restored by disconnecting AC power from your wireless router, but before doing so, be sure to reset the…
6. Modem that connects you to the internet. Connect AC power, wait 60 seconds, and then plug the modem back in. Wait until all the lights come on (a minute or two), restart your PC, and then restore power to the wireless router.
7. The last mile is the connection from your home to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). From slow to fast, they are categorized: telephone modem, satellite, slow DSL, fast DSL, cable, premium/commercial cable, fiber optic. DSL speeds are largely determined by your distance from the nearest phone building.
8. Connection speed is all the links between you and your ISP.
9. Router load is the ability of your ISP to handle the demands of your local customers. Clients downloading giant movie files can slow down all the users in your neighborhood.
10 Ping time is the connection speed between you and the server hosting a web page or file. Lower ping times mean faster data transfers.
eleven Congestion is other data traveling along with yours. ISP change routes to avoid congestion between major cities. The shortest route may not be the fastest, or may not even be available.
12 The server load is the amount of traffic that the website handles. If millions of people are reading a news article and trying to visit the same website at the same time, that server may not be able to handle all those requests.
So, free things you can do to improve the speed of your Internet connection are: unplug your router, unplug your modem, plug in the modem, restart your PC, plug in the router, change the packet size.
If you are ready to spend money, increase RAM to 4gb, use PC with faster CPU speed, faster ISP connection (phone to DSL, DSL to cable, cable to premium cable, fiber optic if available). A new wireless router is faster than an old one, as long as your device’s Wi-Fi can match it (802.11G or 802.11N wireless).