Ok, so it doesn’t seem like the most interesting topic ever, but trust us on this one, it’s important. The internet has quickly become one of the most vital tools in our lives; you can check in with friends, keep updated with work, find out anything with the click of a button, and if you’re not into any of that then, well, you can look at memes. Wherever your online interest lies, having the best internet connection can make your life so much easier, so it’s worth trying these quick tips. No more buffering, please…
See if you can get fiber-optic
Fiber broadband is a lot quicker than the standard (ADSL) wifi, so if it is available in your area then it may be a good idea to make the switch to one of the fiber broadband providers instead. This is particularly true if you have a lot of devices, or if you’re into online gaming and need a quick connection. It can come at a higher price, but it’s worth it if you need to have fast speeds for a lot of people, so having a look whether you can get your hands on it – that is, whether the cables run to your house – is worth a shot.
Check that your internet speed is what you’re paying for
You may be paying out a lot of money to have the quickest internet speeds, without actually getting the benefits of it. Annoying, right? Well, you can do a website speed test if you want to make sure that you’re up to speed, and it will tell you both your upload and download speeds (and if you know that then you’re a tech whizz in our eyes). You may have to do it a few times throughout the day to see what your results really are, but it’s worth doing if you want to make sure that your connection isn’t lagging behind.
Move your router
The reason that your internet may seem so slow, and your Netflix shows are taking forever to load, could be that your router isn’t in the best place. Moving it around a little and seeing whether it works better when plugged in elsewhere is a good idea, and it will save you the hassle of trying to get a new broadband provider when you don’t really need one. There could be something blocking it (who knew a wall could change your internet speed?), so play around and see where you can get the best connection.
So, there we have it. Three ways to improve your internet speed and connection, and potentially save you a bit of money in the process. So get hunting for a fiber provider, check your internet speeds to see what the deal is, and move your router so that it can be at its best, and you can go online without anything blocking your way. Now, where were we? Oh yeah, we were just about to stream a movie…
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