Solve the problem of slow internet via computer
Check subscription speed
The problem of slow internet must be solved by checking the speed of the subscription that the user pays for, as the speed of the internet service subscription may be slow in the first place, so the internet speed must be measured via the computer through one of the websites dedicated to measuring internet speed, and then compared to the speed that must be obtained from the internet service provider, and if it is found that there is a significant weakness in the subscription speed, it is necessary to contact the internet provider company in order to upgrade the service speed and convert the subscription to higher speeds than it is.[١]
Check the efficiency of the devices
The user may have: Subscription speed with internet speeds High and large, such as the speeds obtained from subscribing to fiber services, but these subscriptions will not be useful or beneficial if the user’s Internet connection devices are not able to handle these high speeds, so it is necessary to verify the presence of modern communication devices that are capable of responding and handling high connection speeds.[٢]
Restart internet connection devices
The reason for the slow internet connection may be due to a specific error in the devices responsible for connecting to the internet, such as the router and modem. These devices, like computers, may malfunction and become heavy and need to be restarted from time to time. This is done by disconnecting the devices from the power connections connected to them, then waiting for ten seconds before reconnecting them to the electricity again.[١]
Stop some programs from working
The reason for the weak internet connection may be due to the presence of some programs and services that consume the internet speed through the computer, such as well-known file download programs (in English: BitTorrent) and file synchronization services such as Google Drive and Dropbox, which may run in the background of the device and consume the bandwidth of the internet speed, so it is necessary to check that these programs and services are stopped from working through the computer in order to increase the speed of the internet connection.[٢]
Check your computer's performance
performance affects computer Its general condition in the speed of its connection to the Internet, as this speed is affected by the amount of memory available on the device in addition to the space of the hard disk and other components of the device that affect its performance, and the fast speed of the Internet connection is also linked to verifying the absence of viruses or spyware on the computer, as these malicious programs are the most common and widespread causes of slow Internet connection, and to deal with the presence of such programs on the device, it is necessary to run one of the anti-virus programs on the device on a regular and periodic basis.[٣]
Change the location of the Wi-Fi device
The reason for the slow internet connection for people who connect to the internet through a Wi-Fi network may be the location of the Wi-Fi device that connects to the internet through it, so it is necessary to change the location of the Wi-Fi device and bring it as close to the computer as possible.[٤] You should also make sure that the router is placed in a place where the wireless signals coming from it are not blocked by walls or any other large objects such as stoves, for example.[٥]
Focus on cable usage
The problem of weak internet can be solved by focusing on connecting to the internet by connecting the device with an Ethernet cable instead of connecting to the internet through a wireless network such as Wi-Fi. The connection speed via cables can reach a high speed of 1 gigabyte per second, and the user must check that the cable is not too long and that it does not contain any problems or interruptions in it.[٦]
Update network software and reset browser
Some slow internet problems can be solved by updating network drivers; updating these drivers may increase the internet speed on the device. Another recommended thing to solve the problem of slow internet speed is to reset the browser on the computer, by clearing the browsing history and removing temporary files via the browser, in addition to stopping and blocking pop-up windows and preventing them from appearing via the internet browser when opening a specific website. These windows are blocked through tools and extensions that are installed on the browser.[٧] These extensions include AdBlock Plus and Privacy Badger.[٢]
Contact your service provider
You may resort to contacting the internet service provider as a last resort to the user’s slow internet problem, as there may be any defect or error in the company’s network, and companies may impose some Factors Filtering on network tools and elements, which may lead to slow Internet connection, in addition to the fact that some technical problems that the company's devices may be exposed to may result in unintended problems in connecting to the Internet, so the user must contact the Internet service provider if he suspects that the company is responsible for the weak Internet connection he has.[٥]
Solve the problem of slow internet via phone
There are many things that can be done to solve the problem of slow internet through the user’s phone, including the following:[٨]
- Restart the phone: Restarting your phone can solve the problem of slow internet connection, especially if it has not been done for a long time.
- changing Opportunity Contact: The problem of slow internet connection via the phone can be solved by changing the user's location, from which the internet connection is made, as many factors may affect the phone's network, such as being in remote areas.
- Update and disable apps: The user must update any application or even remove it completely if the user notices that the Internet connection becomes slow when this application is run on the phone.
- Disable data saving mode: The problem of slow internet connection can be solved by disabling the so-called data saver mode, which may be activated on the user's phone.
- Disable virtual network: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can slow down your internet connection, so you should disable your phone's connection to these networks.
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- ^ A for T Whitson Gordon, Daved Murphy (16-5-2019), “The Top 10 Ways to Deal with a Slow Internet Connection”، lifehacker.com, Retrieved 19-4-2021. Edited.
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- ^ A for Bradley Mitchell (7-4-2020), “What to Do When Your Home Internet Connection Underperforms”، www.lifewire.com, Retrieved 19-4-2021. Edited.
- ↑ “How to Increase Your Internet Speed… Right Now”, www.avast.com, Retrieved 19-4-2021. Edited.
- ↑ “HP PCs – Slow Internet Troubleshooting (Windows 10, 8)”, support.hp.com, Retrieved 19-4-2021. Edited.
- ↑ BEN STEGNER (3-2-2020), “8 Steps to Speeding Up a Slow Mobile Data Connection”، www.makeuseof.com, Retrieved 19-4-2021. Edited.
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