Download speed determines how fast you can download a file from the Internet to your computer. Your download speed is directly dependent on your Internet connection speed. If you use a dial-up connection, your download speed will be slower than broadband and DSL connections. Either way, you can boost your download speed by following a few simple techniques.
Step 1
Speed up audio without making it sound funny! The algorithm behind audio speed changer uses time stretching to achieve a faster or slower playback without changing the pitch of the sound. This helps keep the key of the music even at double speed, allowing you to play along without re-tuning your instrument or transposing the piece. This software offers a solution to users who want to slow down or speed up MP3 files and save as new files.
Download a download accelerator program. These programs significantly increases your download speed. 'Free Download Manager,' 'Internet Download Manager' and 'Download Accelerator' offer free downloads (see Resources).
Step 2
Consider using a wired connection. Wireless connections face various frequency obstacles that may slow your download speed. If you are already using a wired connection, consider getting a shorter cable. Shorter cables will transmit data faster than longer ones.
Step 3
Increase the speed of your modem. Click on 'Start' and select 'Control Panel.' Click on 'Modem and Phone Options.' Click on the 'Modems' tab on the top bar and single-click on the modem connected to your computer. Hit 'Properties' and click on 'Modem.' Locate the drop down menu 'Port Speed.' Click on it and choose the maximum speed.
Step 4
Download one file at a time. Downloading multiple files simultaneously will slow your overall download speed.
Step 5
Consider downloading at a time, such as late night or early morning, when then are fewer users. Download speed is heavily dependent on the number of users downloading the same file. If possible, download at different times of the day to determine which is the best time to download a particular file.
Close unused programs. Even when unused, certain programs connect to the Internet to download updates in the background. This slows your overall download speed.
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Optimizing the speed of your Internet connection is crucial for improving your enjoyment of video downloads on your PC. You can accomplish this by modifying the settings in your operating system to avoid reserving bandwidth for its own purposes, allowing you to dedicate all of your available Internet muscle toward getting your video files as fast as possible.
Step 1
Click 'Start,' type 'regedit' (without quotation marks) into the 'Search' box, and press 'Enter.'
Step 2
Navigate through the keys in the following order: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,' 'SOFTWARE,' 'Policies,' 'Microsoft,' 'Windows.'
Step 3
Right-click 'Windows' and select the option to create a 'New' 'Key.' Name this 'psched.'
Double-click 'psched' and right-click in the right-hand window. Select 'New' 'DWORD.' Name this 'NonBestEffortLimit' and set it to '0.'