Bandwidth Problems?

I was browsing for something the other day when I heard my sister throw out a series of profanities on her computer. I jokingly told her that her PC might answer back. She just smirked. She then vented her anger on me and asked why is her Internet connection is so slow. I was quite surprised considering that we’re using the same DSL connection via a wireless router.

I checked her PC and ran a series of bandwidth tests. Everything seems ok. In fact, her PC seems to warp around cyberspace a lot faster than my laptop. I also explained to her that bandwidth is not usually the culprit in slow chat response time since IRCs or IMs don’t require a 1mbps connection in order to relay messages on time. In fact, even a dial-up connection would do, unless you’re having a teleconference.

Before cursing your ISP, check your connection stats first. The Web site that you’re browsing might just be having a down time, or the person you’re chatting with might have just taken a few winks.

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