Improve Internet Connection Speed in Windows 10

Is your Internet connection speed dragging you and your important work down the drain?

Is it causing you to miss work deadlines and left behind your colleagues in the race? If the answer is yes, you need to take stock of this issue right now. Read on.

Figuring out why the Internet speed in Windows 10 is so slow is quite simple. One of the best ways to avail optimum network speed is to upgrade your network equipment (a router/ modem) and the Internet browser. This article is intended to help you perform various checks and ultimately improve your browsing experience.

 

Use an Internet Optimizer

An Internet Optimizer sets recommended network settings based on various criteria such as your Internet connection speed, type, location and so on.

 

Change Position of the Router

Your Wi-Fi connection can become painfully slow because of interference caused by electronic equipment, walls or doors. The key to improving your Internet connection is to improve the network signal quality. Try positioning your router at a better location from where you can get better signals. A router like BT Home Hub 5 has the ability to automatically adjust its signals in case of any interference.

 

Close Network Hogging Programs

Manage background programs and disable the ones that consume a higher amount of bandwidth. Such programs include download utilities (uTorrent, File Managers), automatic update installer (Windows Update and third-party update checkers), instant chat applications (messengers), streaming applications (online TV, radio or music), can eat away a huge chunk of your Internet connection speed.

1. Press Windows Key + X.
2. Select Task Manager.
3. Click the More details | Details tab.
4. Right-click a network hogging program, select End task. Close down all such programs one by one.

 

Switch to Fibre Optic Broadband

Switching to the fibre optic broadband connection is possibly the best solution among all others. Call a nearby fibre optic broadband service provider, and a technician will do a quick line test to indicate the approximate connection speed before you can place your order for a new connection. In the US alone, Verizon Fios, Bright House Networks, Sunesys, Frontier FiOS, Lightower Fiber Networks are among the top fibre optic broadband service providers.

 

Secure your Wi-Fi with a Password

If your Wi-Fi is not secured, anyone can use it to browse and download files & apps. A speed drop-out may happen when multiple people are logged in to your network without your knowledge. If you haven’t set up a password yet or the secure Wi-Fi feature is turned off, turn it on immediately. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to avail details about accessing your router configurations page and setting up a strong password.

 

Use a Powerline Adapter

A Powerline Adapter makes use of electric power lines in your home, instead of the typical wireless technology. If the wireless signal is weak, a Powerline Adapter can help in strengthening the signal quality.

 

Get Browser Software Fixes

Old versions of web browsers get replaced with the new ones. An older version is more vulnerable to newer threats and runs slower as well. Download the latest version of your respective browser from:

Google Chrome | Mozilla Firefox | Internet Explorer

 

Upgrade your Modem or Router

A Modem is a device used to encode and decode data while transferring it through a telephone line from the home network to your ISP using layer 2 devices. On the contrary, a Router is a device that directs the data collected within the network using layer 3 devices.

Old modems or routers begin to gradually underperform. This also affects the Internet’s performance drastically as it will run slow when an old modem is hooked up to a newer wireless router. Get the unique model number of your modem or router, and then purchase top-of-the-line equipment for optimum performance.

 

Delete Corrupt Cache & Browsing History

The browser on your computer temporarily stores a part of websites you visit in the form of Cache, whereas the list of websites you’ve visited over a period of time is known as Browsing History. Periodically deleting the Cache content and browsing history will optimize the Internet connection speed.

Internet Explorer:

1. Click the Tools icon on the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Click the General tab.
4. Click Delete.
5. Select all the checkboxes.
6. Click Delete.

UC Browser:

1. Click the Menu icon.
2. Select Clear Browsing Data.
3. Choose the beginning of time option, click Clear Browsing Data.

Google Chrome:

1. Click the Customize and Control Google Chrome icon.
2. Select More Tools | Clear Browsing Data.
3. Select the beginning of time, and then hit Clear Browsing Data.

Microsoft Edge:

1. Click the More Actions icon.
2. Select Settings.
3. Scroll down the menu.
4. Click Choose what to clear.
5. Select all the checkboxes, and then click on Clear.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click the History menu.
2. Select Clear Recent History.
3. Select a time range, and then confirm the action.

Opera:

1. Click the Opera icon on the upper-left corner of the screen.
2. Select Settings | Delete Private Data.
3. Click on Detailed Options.
4. Select all the checkboxes and click Delete.