A slow Internet connection can be extremely frustrating when you are working online. To avoid repair costs, following are some simple tricks you can try on your own to fix a slow Internet connection:
  • Run a virus scan on your computer. If your virus and spyware protection are up-to-date, the scan will detect any threats and remove them from your computer.
  • Unplug your modem and wait a minute. Many times resetting a modem will fix the slow Internet connection.
  • Perform a system restore on your computer. This allows you to undo any harmful changes that you have made to your computer that could be causing the slower Internet.
  • Free up space on your hard drive. Routinely removing temporary Internet files and programs that you no longer use will help keep your computer running efficiently.
  • Test your connection. Many Internet providers will allow you to use their site to check to make sure that there is not a problem with your connection.