How to Make My Dail-Up Connection Faster Like DSL
While some people regard dial-up Internet connections as things of the past, many people continue to use this type of service. They may live in a location without access to broadband high-speed Internet. Or they just refuse to have a new system installed on the computer. If you have a dial-up connection and are looking to increase its speed, you can get more out of your low-cost service in just a few simple steps.
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Instructions
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Minimize the programs that are making use of the Internet connection. Software such as instant messengers and weather programs runs in the background. The same programs make Internet browsing slower for you, and tie up essential resources. Temporarily close these by right-clicking on the program and clicking on "Close" or "Exit."
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Use just one browser window whenever you use the Net. This will make loading faster, as the page is able to leverage more browsing power.
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Get rid of the adware and spyware such as keyloggers and advertisement pop-ups. These programs usually install themselves in your computer without your knowledge. Download a free anti-spyware program online (see Resources) and install it on your PC to get rid of the viruses.
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Use your computer's defragmenting tools. If your computer is able to run smoothly, it can also show better performance and response. This includes dealing with connection issues. Click on your desktop's "Start" button and click "All Programs" and go to the "Accessories" folder. Open the "System Tools" folder and run the Disk Defragmenter program.
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Tips & Warnings
Allow for a little variation in your Internet speed. Dial-up Internet does not allow quick data transfer unlike DSL.
