The Protector

Is Your High Speed Internet Service Slow?

by on Aug.13, 2010, under Windows XP and Vista Updates for Hardware and Software

Well if  you are like me you need the fastest connection you can afford at home. I am with Time Warner Cable, Road Runner High Speed with Turbo Power Boast.  My current download speed which is my main concern is 18,233 kbps.  The advertisement states that you will get speeds of 15,000 kbps. So I am getting my money worth.  What about you?  You can test your Internet access speed here

Here are some ways to make your Internet work faster.  I use them and I recommend all of them.

1. Make sure your PC is not infected.  Get this program, click here, it’s FREE.

2.   Optimized your operating system with Ccleaner.com.  Why,  it’s Free and CCleaner is my system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. Click here for a free download and a no cost tool.

3.  If you do not have a current Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware you can get one that I use here.

4. Optimze your hard drive with Defraggler.  It is also a free also.  Get it here

5. Change your DNS server settings, why?  DNS is such an integral part of our Internet life working behind the scenes every time we connect to a website. In most situations, our Internet Service Provider specifies the DNS Server address that we key into the browser network settings or the router. Unfortunately, this can prove to be the weakest link in the entire workflow. For example, if the DNS server of your ISP is slow, the time it takes to resolve the web address adds up to the overall loading time of the website. To solve this problem, I looked at a simple and reliable service called OpenDNS that speeds up your Internet connection and also handles some other very important issues. There is no software to install, it’s very easy to set up and the price is just right – $0.  First go to www.opendns.com  if you want to find out more about OpenDNS. To change your DNS, click on start, control panel and then click on the network card and then click on properties, go to TCP/IP and then select properties under general. Leave the Obtain an IP address automatically as you find. Change the Use the following DNS Server address: and insert Preferred DNS server: 208.67.222.222 and Alternate DNS server: 208.67.220.220, click OK and reboot your computer. 

6.  If your comptuer is still still slow and you need and want it to be faster.  I recommend more memory.  Most computers that I work on, only have 256 MB or 512 MB. You need 1024 MB for Windows XP or Windows Vista, for Windows 7 you need at least 2048.  Most computers will hold up to 2 or 4 gigs. Upgrading your memory is very cost effective and one of the best things you can do to increase the life your your computer. You can scan your computer here. This utility will show you how much memory is in your PC currently and what you can upgrade to.

Enjoy,

Ralph Walker Sr.

http://www.adjustservices.com

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