How to Test Your Computer's Speed for Free

If you want to know how fast your computer is in terms of how quick it downloads and uploads data, there are plenty of sites that perform basic tests for free. When you are testing your computer's performance, it is a good idea to have no applications or programs open.

Instructions

1. Save all of your work. Close all applications and programs.

2. Restart your computer.

3. Open a browser.

4. Visit a free speed-testing site (see Resources section).

5. Start the test. Depending on the site you choose, the test will start automatically or you will have to click the "Start Test" button.

6. View the results. Two numbers will be shown--the download speed and the upload speed.

References

• Speak Easy: Speed Test---About Speed

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Bandwidth Place
• Speakeasy: Speed Test
• CNET: Bandwidth Meter Online Speed Test