| Do you know that you can actually achieve up to | | | | performance. Install Google Chrome or Mozilla |
| 3Mbps speed on your broadband connection? This | | | | Firefox instead to lessen these problems. |
| can be possible if you know the factors that | | | | Another factor that can greatly affect your |
| affect internet speed. The first thing you need to | | | | broadband speed is the usage of firewall for |
| check is whether your computer hardware is in | | | | system protection. If you install it properly and |
| perfect working condition. Also, make sure you | | | | apply the correct settings as suggested, you can |
| are using short cables so that the signal from the | | | | ensure your computer top protection. If you fail |
| receiver can travel to your computer at a shorter | | | | to set your firewall correctly, it too can slow |
| time. | | | | down your broadband speed. |
| The same is true when using wireless internet. | | | | Unwanted files and programs can greatly affect |
| The greater the signal, the greater the speed are | | | | the performance of your computer, slowing it |
| going to achieve. That is if you have your | | | | down, thus slowing down your broadband speed |
| computer positioned near the router or signal | | | | as well. Error check and defragmentation are two |
| antenna. If you feel like your computer speed is | | | | key features in freeing up space in your |
| still dragging, then maybe it's time to upgrade | | | | computer so use them regularly to maintain |
| your router since all computer hardware need to | | | | maximum performance for your system. |
| be replaced by newer models eventually. | | | | After checking your hardware and software |
| Take a look at the software you are using too. | | | | condition and you still feel that only a little has |
| Most people do not realize that there are lots of | | | | changed concerning your broadband speed, you |
| available browsers they can use aside from | | | | may just consider applying for a faster internet |
| Internet Explorer. If you are a fan of Internet | | | | connection instead. This may not seem |
| Explorer, expect frequent intrusion to your | | | | economical but it can surely help you save time |
| computer by Trojan programs and spyware. | | | | and money in the longer run. |
| These spyware often slow down your computer's | | | | |