How to Cope With a Slow Internet Connection

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Limit your usage.

   Playing videos and surfing at the same time can be frustrating with a low internet speed.
   
   Choose your priorities and use internet as per your needs.
   
   Example:
   Need to complete your homework? You might want to get the information first before watching videos about games or other stuff.
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   Step 2: Run a virus scan on your computer.

   If it's slow on internet, chances are it has a virus.
   
   If you don't have anti-virus, get one.
   
   Try getting AVG or Avast, there can be downloaded freely online.
   
   If you don't have a virus, update your modem or router.
   
   Chances are that it's out of date.
   
   If modem/router are working well, try to clear out programs you don't need.
   
   These include programs that take a lot of memory or that are used rarely. , A websites consuming a lot of data can take too much time to load on your browser.
   
   Choose efficient yet informative websites.
   
   Try using Black Google Search rather than the usual one. , Online games, MMORPGs, or other games can consume a lot of data and will considerably slow down your internet usage. , Sometimes, it could be a problem at the provider's end.
   
   Contact them if you feel you are getting very low internet connection, lower than what you deserve according to your data plan.
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   Step 3: Choose your websites wisely.

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   Step 4: Try not to play online games.

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   Step 5: Contact your service provider.

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