This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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Are slow downloading speeds making it impossible to download files, games, and videos? Whether you're downloading torrents through a web browser like Chrome, there are easy things you can do right now to increase your download speeds so you can get those files faster. This wikiHow guide will walk you through easy fixes to boost your download speeds on a Windows PC or Mac, including simple tweaks to make your Wi-Fi or wired internet connection blazingly fast.
How to Make Downloads Go Faster
- Download one thing at a time.
- Stop using streaming services like Netflix or Spotify.
- Close out of other apps, programs, and browsers.
- Check your internet speed and restart your computer.
- Disconnect devices you aren’t currently using from the internet.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat can I do if I my phone is not downloading?Community AnswerDo you have a wireless router? If you do, use that to speed up your process and install "any of the clients" listed on this page.
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QuestionWhat is the best website to find more seeders with uTorrent?Community AnswerGot to The Pirate Bay. I also recommend you use qBitTorrent, as it's faster than uTorrent.
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QuestionI used internet speed calculator and it says that I have 2.8 Mbps = 350 kb/s download speed, but my download speed on steam is around 900-950 kb/s. Why the difference?Community AnswerMost of the time if your internet is slow it is because the other devices take more and make it unbalanced. I'd say if YouTube is on another device, set it to auto. For apps or more, I'd go to offline versions of some apps. If it is not used, turn off the internet of the opposite device. If this doesn't help, use 'any of the listed clients' to upgrade your chances to help gain Mbps.
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Internet download managers are often hit-or-miss. If you try one, make sure you download it from a reputable site.Thanks
Warnings
- Be careful when updating old machines with new software (e.g., a Windows 7 computer updating to Windows 10). The toll on the computer's architecture is often too great to warrant optimal performance, both online and offline.Thanks
References
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2020.
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/quit-a-process-actmntr1002/mac
- ↑ https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/wireless/which-frequency-should-you-use.html
- ↑ https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns
- ↑ https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/enter-dns-and-search-domain-settings-on-mac-mh141272/13.0/mac/13.0
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-updates-in-windows-643e9ea7-3cf6-7da6-a25c-95d4f7f099fe
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-bandwidth-limits-for-background-downloads-49c28a83-35c2-7f30-dfdc-802b4dd44e51
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1. Disable unused apps.
2. Turn off streaming services.
3. Connect directly to the router via Ethernet.
4. Disconnect other devices on the network.
5. Try a custom DNS server.
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