Downloads
are taking forever
Speedtest.net is your best friend
when you're having connectivity problems. Run a speed test to see what your
download and upload speeds are—ideally they should be at least 50 percent of
your Internet service provider’s advertised speeds, with a ping under 100
milliseconds.
If the speeds seem solid, make sure
that you are not inadvertently downloading or uploading anything. Many torrent
downloading programs run in the background and minimize into the system tray
instead of the taskbar.
A
good speed test should give you an accurate assessment of your ping, download
speed, and upload speed.
Check your network hardware. Updates
for network cards are not all that common, but if your card’s manufacturer
offers a newer driver, download it. Resetting your router and modem can help
with connection problems, too. Most routers and modems have reset buttons, but
pulling the power cable for a second or two can do the same thing. Don’t cut
the power for much longer, or the hardware may reset itself to factory
defaults.
Still having problems? Call your
ISP, which can tell you whether the problem is on your end. As a last-ditch
measure, the ISP could reset the master connection to your home.

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