Different tests will give you different results. Even the same test may give you different results between tests. This is due to the location of test servers and the number of people sharing your connection. Take multiple tests and find the average speed you are getting. You may need to have Flash installed to run the test. If given the option, pick the test server closest to your physical location. This will help get you the most accurate results (on speedtest. net, this is chosen automatically based on ping)
If you haven’t upgraded your internet in a long time, you may be able to get better speeds for less money. Companies aren’t usually keen to inform you of better deals, so check to see if new services are available that weren’t when you signed up. Check with all the providers in your area. Be aware of the megabyte/megabit difference. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) advertise in megabits, not megabytes. There are 8 megabits (Mb) in a megabyte (MB), so if you are paying for 25 megabits per second (Mbps), then that’s just over 3 megabytes per second (MBps) of actual maximum transfer speed. If your test result was measured in Kbps, then you divide that number by 1000 to attain your measurement in Mbps.
Your Internet signal will get weaker when you have multiple walls in between your device and the router. [2] X Expert Source Luigi OppidoComputer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 24 February 2021.
Clean out the dust from your router and modem once in a while using a can of compressed air. This will help keep the unit from overheating and consequently, improve its stability. Maintain proper ventilation around all electrical components to avoid overheating.
You should always have an antivirus program installed and active, especially if you are using the internet. Antivirus programs can be installed for free. You should only have one antivirus installed at at time (otherwise they would conflict with each other).
Malwarebytes Antimalware Adw Cleaner HitMan Pro
Some toolbars can be difficult to remove, and you may need to use one of the antimalware programs listed in the previous step.
Make sure that your disk is regularly defragmented. Most modern versions of Windows automate this for you. Run Disk Cleanup to flush out temporary files which could be slowing down your browser. Try to keep at least 15% of your hard disk free. If your hard drive gets too full, programs will take longer to load and make changes, which can drastically slow down your browser.
See this guide for instructions on clearing your cache depending on the browser you use.
Type netstat -b 5 > activity. txt and press Enter. You will start to see a list of programs that are accessing the internet. After a minute or so, press Ctrl + C to end the scan. This has created a file with a list of all programs using your Internet connection. Type activity. txt and press Enter to open the file and view the program list.
Look for the “User” column in the Processes tab. If the process is under the “System” User, then closing it may cause other programs to fail, requiring a restart of the computer. If the User is your name, closing the program will likely not cause any issues except with that program. Often the system will not allow closing of, or will reopen, needed system programs.
See this guide to uninstall programs in Windows. See this guide to uninstall programs in OS X.
If you see a more open channel, then switch channels to increase Internet speed. You’ll need to consult your router’s documentation or look up the support site for your individual router to find out how to do access the router and change the wireless channel.
One of the quickest and easiest computer upgrades you can perform to increase the performance of your web browser is to install more or better RAM on your computer.
Look for routers from trusted companies such as Netgear, D-Link, Cisco, and Belkin. Make sure that the included antennae are strong enough to reach everywhere that you need. If you are covering a large area with your wireless network, you may need to install a repeater. This will rebroadcast your wireless signal in another area of your home or office, and greatly increases the range of your wireless network.
Make sure that any third-party cable modem you purchase will work with your current service provider.
