Tweaking connections for faster Internet speed implies more than checking Internet connection values through your ISP. There are things you can do to relieve your hard drive of unnecessary file folders and old unneeded installations that will speed up your computer connection to the Internet and help you access web pages faster.

Technically, there are ways to measure your internet connection speed. It may be useful to know what speed is provided by your Internet service. If you want to check your Internet connection speed, you can access several sites that will perform that check for you. Speedmatters.org is but one of many.

Once the speed check is run, the report may give you suggestions of how to maximize your dsl or broadband connection. If you still have questions you can ask other users from a number of forums to help. These people who answer questions are generally more advanced in technical matters than the average broadband user.

There are several actions that you can perform that will allow your computer to connect to the Internet with greater ease. Most of these suggestions are things that we normally do to keep our computers running smoothly for quicker Internet access, but a reminder to do these things may be helpful.

1. Empty temporary Internet files (cache)
2. Increase the size of the cache.
3. Remove files and components that are no longer used.
4. Remove installed programs that are no longer used.
5. Empty the recycle bin.
6. Run disk clean-up.
7. Defrag computer. (disk defragmentation)

Defragging your computer is like cleaning out your filing cabinet and is something everyone should do on a regular schedule, though I do wait longer than I should sometimes. Your computer will be happy to do this task for you at the click of your mouse. It make take several hours depending on your volume of files.

Freeing up disk space will make your life easier and more content and it will help with your connection speed.

Resources:
http://speedmatters.org
http://dslreports.com/forum/

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