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Internet speed and connections

Let's start with the most popular method of connecting to the Internet: Analog Modems. The word Modem itself is a combination of two words, modulate and demodulate. A modem is, basically, a device that takes a digital signal and converts or modulates it into an analog signal that another modem can later convert back, or demodulate into digital form again. Analog connections suffer from busy signals, dropped connections and the need... More>>>

Do Web Accelerators Work?

Broadband technologies such as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, Integrated Services Digital Network, cable modem, and satellite promise superquick Internet access, lightning-fast downloads, and TV-like multimedia, as well as sunshine, flowers, and world peace. But if these aren't available where you live--or they're just too expensive for you--what are your options? More>>>

Boost Internet Tips

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Connection Speed

Aside from the factors mentioned above, other circumstances prevent 56K modems from actually connecting at 56K. That is actually only the theoretical speed of the modem; in practice, the Federal Communications Commission capped the connection speed at 53K, and real-world access is generally in the 35-45K range for these modems. Despite these limitations, 56K modems still attain the fastest standard modem speeds currently available on the market. More>>>

Internet Connection Speed

The Web has fast become a major force in education, commerce, entertainment, and society. There's definitely a lot of great resources of all kinds available online. Unfortunately, people sometimes don't get to see it all because they get frustrated by slow-loading pages. Many factors affect how fast you connect to the Internet and how fast Web pages load on your computer. More>>>

Speed Tips

Here's what you can do to maximize your Web surfing speed: More>>>

Factors Affecting Internet Speed

Internet access speed is a popular bragging topic these days. For example the following discussion is overheard at a local party: More>>>

If you're able, get cable.

Among the new waves of technology washing ashore in recent years are cable modems - devices for gaining very high-speed Internet access through a cable television network.High bandwidth technologies like cable modems are important to teleworkers… if the technology isn't as fast at home as in the office, then neither is the worker. More>>>

High-Speed Internet Connections Give Freelancers More Freedom

Many freelancers now make most, if not all, their living on the Internet. They look for speed, speed, speed, in their Internet connections, because the faster they can access information, the quicker they can turn around projects. A recent article at Business Week says, "Small companies, including home-based businesses, are hungry for high-speed Internet access, but their chances of getting a place at the broadband table are fairly slim this year. More>>>

How to speed up your Internet connection

Back in the day, I remember how cool it was when I got a 33.6 modem, upgraded from a 14.4. This was so FAST! Now with my 56.6 I find my self tapping my fingers on the desk waiting. I need warp speed MR SCOTT, yet the warp speed will never come, or will it? More>>>

3 Easy Steps to a Clean and Fast PC

Here is our take on various connections

Cable - Speeds vary dramatically 1-5 Mbps - plus there can be a serious slowdown due to congestion from too many users. Accelerator software can help increase web speed with various optimizing routines. Many cable companies offer a special combined deal with cable TV and internet access together. Usually you have the same IP number unlike dialup modems where you are usually assigned a different number every time you connect. So with cable, you usually have less anonymity and more security risk as your internet connection is on constantly and hackers are more able to easily zero in on your constant IP designation.

DSL - Various setups 1.4+ Mbps. The speed can also fluctuate depending on the distance from the central connection switch. With cable connection slow-down a growing problem, many users are seeking a good DSL provider.

ISDN - Dual-channel is 128 Kbps. Single-Channel is 64Kbps. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) includes integrated services to help speed up fax delivery, etc.

56K Dialup - Usually much less than 56Kbps. Dialup speeds vary by the quality of the phone line and the many different user configurations. You can connect to your ISP account from most computers. When you disconnect, you are truly disconnected unlike most always on high speed plans which pose somewhat of a security risk. Usually you will be assigned a slightly different IP number every time you connect providing some anonymity. Web accelerator software designed to boost your speed can really help with these connections.