DocAndersen
How do you know your computer isn’t listening, blank screen!
One of the things I used to do in my traveling days were helping companies set up areas for specific groups. The reason for that was my original consulting came in helping a graphic arts company set up their network. I learned a lot back in the days of Firey printers when we were sending files over the web, that shut the system down. I have spent my career ever since trying to help people successfully avoid overloading their home and business networks. So why not share a few fun things you can do to make sure you’re getting the most from your system. First, off, when you call your provider they say to you, it isn’t us. It may not be them. But, quickly, you can test that!
I like Speedtest.net. It is a useful tool, free, and you can run it from any device on your network. I always tell people the slow method is the one to run the speed test on. I run it on my iPhone, iPad, and computers. I would run this tool once a week or so to build an understanding of your actual internet speed.
Upload speed.
How do you understand the numbers?
- Find your averages over at least three weeks. (latency a number followed by ms, upload and download speed)
- Both uploads and downloads are wholly dependent; however, on the other system.
- For example, upload 4 pictures to a web site that is an upload.
- What you care about is the number list, usually a number followed by ms. That tells you how quickly the DNS of your ISP responds (DNS is Domain Name Server, ISP is internet service provider).
This quick test, if you run it enough, will tell you what your ISP is doing and on a bigger stage how the internet is doing.
More tips to come, for those of us, stuck at home and struggling with our internet connections.
The first step above, understand how fast your connection is!
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Would tips to improve the actual speed be useful?
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Understanding what is normal is critical right?
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Do you have more than 4 people sharing your wifi or internet connection?
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Great tips and useful information. I plead guilty. I have at least twenty windows open at any given time. Thankfully I don’t have to share my wifi with anyone on a daily basis, only when the boys are here we share it.
i know a lot of people that do that, just want to help people have a better experience overall!!!
The link you provided is helpful in testing the speed of Internet. Looking forward for more information how to deal with a slow network.
i am working on that post this morning!
Q: WOULD TIPS TO IMPROVE THE ACTUAL SPEED BE USEFUL?
Yes (6 votes) – 100%
Q: UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS NORMAL IS CRITICAL RIGHT?
Yes (5 votes) – 100%
Q: DO YOU HAVE MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE SHARING YOUR WIFI OR INTERNET CONNECTION?
Yes (1 votes) – 17%
No (5 votes) – 83%
I have my Wi-Fi blocked, so that it doesn’t slow my connection down which works flawlessly. I will be taking in consideration speedtest once I finally decide to purchase a desktop which will be very soon. Probably with my tax money : )
speedtest is critical – you want to run it multiple times so you know what your average is throughout the day!
more tips coming today!
Sometime today I plan to start my new laptop hunt. Registration for summer/fall classes start mid-April. Looking for something cool since my ASUS is down.
try this link https://hubpages.com/technology/The-quest-for-a-new-laptop it is has a set of things to think about before getting that new laptop!
Thanks for the tips. Not being tech minded I am just glad that my PC works well and gets me to the sites I need to get to.
that is the most important thing. I have a couple of tips today you can do, that may help a bit to speed up the writing sites you visit!
Thanks for explaining this test. I used it many times but didn’t know exactly what the numbers meant.
I try to help when I can! Thank you for the kind words!
That’s great, looking forward to the rest of the tips!
I will share them over the next couple of days!
So much more traffic online right now, it is slow every day.
it really is slow everyday now…
I don’t need to test it. From Monday to Friday, I only use the internet. I’m happy with his speed.
that is good, if the internet is working well for you, enjoy!!!!
I’ve already tried Speedtest.net several times. but now the operator suggested I try the Akos test net …. I don’t know what this tester is
Akos is more regional and built for your part of the world. You may be more accurate results with Akos today.
You know this better, dear friend … I don’t get to know myself, so I consider the operator
they seem to do a good job, I can’t test it my ip address comes up US.
It’s really a shame … I can test both
its a good business model on their side.
it ate one of my poll questions – oh well. i am going to give up soon on polls.
The answer to the last question is no.
you are an interest of one would be my guess.
well that would be an internet of one. not interest