How to Boost Broadband Internet Speed
Boosting your broadband Internet speed will also increase the rate in which you download and upload files while online. This is especially vital if you wish to transmit large files through email or other network implementations. A low broadband Internet speed could hinder and/or limit file transmissions.
- Scan your computer for viruses. Ensure that you have adequate virus protection software that is scheduled to scan your computer daily for viruses. Most anti-virus software enables you to set the time in which you want the software to begin these scans.
- Ensure that your browser is the most updated version. Do not upgrade to a beta version of your preferred browser when if it is the most up to date version. Beta versions are basically the test version used while the designer is working out all of the kinks in the software.
- Remove all temporary Internet files from your history. Clear the history for your preferred browser according to the instructions in the help file for this browser.
- Clear your cache and cookies. Generally when you clear your history there is an option to clear the cache and cookies. Just select this option every time that you clear your history.
- Scan for adware. Lavasoft Ad-aware SE has a free edition available for download that scans and removes adware found in your computer.
- Scan for malware and other harmful files. Use Spybot Search and Destroy to remove all additional harmful files that your anti-virus software missed.
- Restart your computer at least once daily.