How to Speed Up a Dial-Up PC

Speed up your dial-up Internet connection with an Internet accelerator.

While dial-up can never reach speeds as fast as DSL connections, you can improve your Internet browsing speed by using an Internet accelerator. These programs work to create lower-resolution graphics and store certain pages to create faster load times. If DSL is not an option or is too expensive, consider purchasing an Internet accelerator or testing a freeware version on your computer to see if it provides the results that you want.

Instructions

1. Avoid downloading files while using the Internet. This slows down your connection speed because the computer has to balance downloading the file and the web pages at the same time.

2. Compare pricing on a software to speed up a dial-up Internet connection. Software such as Propel Internet Accelerator, Proxyconn and Slipstream all offer Internet acceleration services. Check for a free trial of the software that you like and download it.

3. Compare your favorite Internet accelerators with freeware accelerators, such as Ashampoo Internet Accelerator or Artera Internet Accelerator. Download and run the freeware accelerators first and note any difference that you see in browsing speeds.

4. Purchase an Internet accelerator program if the freeware programs show little improvement. Choose a monthly payment plan and test the program for a month. Cancel your membership if you are not satisfied with the paid product after a month of testing.

5. Pick a download accelerator if you download often from the Internet. Combine this with your regular Internet accelerator to improve browsing and download speeds. Limit downloads to one file at a time.

Tips & Warnings

• Compare the monthly cost of an Internet accelerator to the cost of upgrading your dial-up connection to DSL. If the monthly cost will add more to your bill, consider upgrading to a faster Internet speed instead.

• If you want fast downloads of large files or to play online video games, only upgrading to a faster Internet connection will make this possible.

References

• PCWorld: Speed Up Your Dial-Up Connection