Are you an active internet user? You must have experienced the problem of a slow internet connection, right? If that’s the case, you must be wondering how to speed up an internet connection that is accurate?
The answer, depending on the provider and what device you use to surf. Because each device has different settings to make the internet connection speed smoother.
Well, we have surefire tips for those of you who are upset because the internet is slow on your laptop, PC or cellphone. Read the full article, yes!
It is important to know that this slow internet connection can be affected by various things. It’s not only about the provider’s signal that doesn’t reach your area or place of residence, but it can also be caused by internal factors from the device.
Especially on PC and laptop devices which clearly have a more complex operational system than Android or iOS phones.
Therefore, it is very important to find out the root cause of a slow internet connection. So that it doesn’t take long, let’s get straight into the discussion.
Speed Up Slow Internet Connection on PC & Laptop
1. Reset connected bandwidth on PC/Laptop
Not many know these tips, but you could say this is one way to speed up internet connections on PCs and laptops that is worth a try. One thing you need to do is just reset the bandwidth connected to your PC or laptop.
How to do it is quite easy. You just need to follow these steps:
- First, press the button “Windows + R” simultaneously
- Next, you just need to write “gpedit.msc” in the column that appears and press “Enter”
- Next, you just need to click on the menu Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler
- After you have followed these steps, you just need to click on the “menu”Settings” that is written there
- Then select “Limit reservable bandwidth” and change the selection to “Enabled”
- After that, you have to change the options on the menu “Options“then then click “Bandwidth Limit” and then change the number to 0.
- If you have completed all the steps above, then you only need to apply the changes by clicking “Apply” then “OK”
It is important to note that this method only applies to Windows Pro, Education and Enterprise. Apart from that OS, you will not find the “gpedit.msc” file on the computer or laptop that you are using.
Therefore, you have to use another method if the Windows OS you are using is different from what we have mentioned.
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2. Make DNS changes on computer/laptop devices
Another way that you can also try is to change the DNS (Domain Name System) address on your PC or laptop.
To make changes can also be done in an easier way than the previous method. Here are the steps that you can apply.
- First, you just need to look for the Wi-Fi or network icon present on your desktop taskbar
- Next, right-click on the icon and select “Open Network & Internet Settings”
- After that, you will be directed to the settings menu display on your laptop or PC
- In that view, you can see the menu tab “Wi-Fi“then you just need to click the menu”Network and Sharing Center”
- After that, you can see the name of the network you are currently using to connect to the internet, click the tab “Connections” which is on the right side of your screen
- You will also be directed to a small pop-up window containing information about the Wi-Fi network or Hotspot you are currently using
- Then click the button “Properties” that is written there
- Then click once on the tab “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)“then select the menu again”Properties” displayed there
- Next, you just need to tick “Use the following DNS server addresses”
- Then change the DNS settings with the following numbers: Preferred DNS Server: 208.67.222.222 and Alternate DNS Server: 208.67.220.220
- If you have followed all the steps above, finally just click the “OK” button and restart the PC or laptop you are using
Unlike the first method, this method can be applied by all types of computer and laptop devices without being limited by the OS system.
So if you can’t use the first method, try implementing trick number two, OK.
Speed up Internet Connection on Smartphone
Well, in addition to laptops and PCs, smartphones are one of the electronic devices that are quite familiar with our daily lives. Its smaller size makes it easy for us to carry it anywhere.
Unfortunately, slow internet connection problems can also be experienced by smartphone users. No exception if the cellphone used is quite outdated or has almost full memory capacity.
In the following, we will also provide some tips to speed up internet connection on smartphones, both Android and iOS that you are using.
1. Clean the app cache regularly
For smartphone users, the term cache is certainly familiar to the ear, right? If you often find out more about smartphones, you can find this term in the “Application Settings” menu.
What exactly is cache?
Simply put, cache can be defined as temporary files that are created during an application run. So this file will keep showing up every time you open an app and run it for a long time.
The purpose of this cache is to store data after you use an application or visit a certain site.
So later when you visit the site/use the application in the future, your phone can provide faster display results and save data quota.
Unfortunately, too much cache amount can also affect the performance of your smartphone at the same time. One of them can make your smartphone heat up faster because of memory problems.
If that’s the case, the almost full memory can hamper the operational performance of the cellphone to hinder the internet connection.
Therefore, this temporary file is highly recommended to be deleted and cleaned periodically. Thus, your phone will not experience overheating and the internet connection will remain stable.
The way to clear cache is different for each type of phone. But you can search for “App Settings” on your smartphone. You can also use the cleaner application in the Appstore or Playstore.
2. Use AdBlocker to block ads
Ads that appear not only interfere with our comfort while using mobile phones. But it is also one of the causes of slow internet connection problems.
Of course it is very annoying, right? Already disturbing comfort, eh still detrimental in other ways.
Well, there is a surefire solution that you can do to overcome this problem. One way is to use AdBlocker or an ad-blocking device on the phone you are using.
Some browsers are equipped with the latest features on this one, such as UC Browser and Opera. Unfortunately, this feature is not yet available in Google’s default browser, Chrome.
But you don’t need to worry because currently there are lots of AdBlocker applications that you can find on the Playstore and AppStore. You can choose it according to your preferences and needs, yes.
Those were some ways to speed up internet connection that you can try on various devices that you use. Good luck!
