Whats more annoying than having a great wifi or Ethernet connection, but slow internet speeds?
Nothing is more annoying than that.
Then head on over tofast.com(orany number of alternative sites) and run a speed test.
If your plan is speedy and your connection is not, its time to troubleshoot.
Check the other computers in your house to see if their internet is slow, too.
If a particular rig is underperforming by a significant degree, check its web link specs.
It might be doing the best it can, but it just cant go any faster.
Your web link isnt slow; your equipment just cant keep up.
This can cause a slowdownor, at minimum, a latency-filled browsing experience.
For example, if youredownloading files with BitTorrent, regular web browsing is going to be slower.
(you’re able to also try a different internet tool entirely, like the privacy-mindedBrave.)
Computers often download necessary updates in the background.
Depending on your operating system, youconfigure your PC to schedule updates when youre not using your gear.
Or you might use a utility likeNamebenchto actually test whats the speediest for your location and go with that.
Remember: dont just assume theyve done something wrong, and treat your customer service representative with respect.
Youre much more likely to get good results.
In that case, its time to optimize your web for a slower connection.
Try a data-saving-themed surfing app likeOpera Mini, or look for features likeOpera Turboor ChromesLite Mode(Android-only).
(Now is probably not the time to start burning through your Netflix queue.)
Separate your tasks into bandwidth-heavy and bandwidth-light ones.
Also, dont forget about your apps offline modes.
This story from Whitson Gordon originally ran 6/2013.
