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Internet Connection
Speed Test
Over the last few years, the amount of information
available on the Internet has grown tremendously. This has increased
the demand for high-speed Internet connections that allow you
to download large media files within a reasonable amount of
time. An old 28 kbps modem is simply not enough to watch a streaming
video or play an online game. While you can always get a faster
Internet connection by spending hundreds of dollars on new hardware
and expensive Internet services, you should always start by
making sure that you are getting all available bandwidth out
of your current connection. Most computer owners would be surprised
to know that you can sometimes double your connection speed
by simply changing a few settings. Iin most cases, you should
at least be able to improve bandwidth by 10-50%.
Why You Need an Internet Speed Test
The first step towards improving your connection is being able
to measure your connection speed at any time. There are many
ways to test your Internet speed. For example, you could use
one of the numerous online speed tests that are available for
free. A better solution, if you are planning to test your connection
more frequently would be to use software that allows you to
monitor connection speeds. SpeedUpMyPC makes it very easy to
monitor bandwidth usage in real time and can also measure your
connection speed at any time. The real-time bandwidth graphs
are very useful when you are trying to optimize your connection,
because you can easily spot problems like unused bandwidth and
slow servers. Since SpeedUpMyPC keeps the bandwidth data for
up to 60 minutes, you can also keep track of the long-term bandwidth
usage and find unwanted Internet traffic within minutes. SpeedUpMyPCs
integrated Internet speed test allows you to test the connection
speed between your computer and any web server on the Internet.
By connecting to a site hosted by a server close to your geographical
location, you can often get very accurate results that can easily
be used to monitor performance, while you change various Internet
settings to improve performance.
How You Can Apply Optimization
If you are not a networking expert, SpeedUpMyPC can also help
you apply the most common optimizations with a few clicks. SpeedUpMyPC
detects your connection type and will automatically calculate
and apply the optimal settings for your particular connection,
whether it's an old modem or a high-speed fiber connection.
After applying the automatic optimizations, you can use SpeedUpMyPC's
speed test to check your Internet speed, making it easy to tell
which optimizations are the most efficient.
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