Sometimes a suddenly slow internet is the universe’s way of telling you to go play outside. On other occasions it’s the same universe’s cruel joke to disrupt your productivity.
On a more serious note, a slow internet connection may sometimes be the fault of the internet service provider (ISP). Sometimes though, the culprit is simply the user.
It may be your Wi-Fi
Most internet connections with plans are pretty fast. The same can’t be said for Wi-Fi. In truth, wireless Wi-Fi reception is much slower than other connections. Before you assume you aren’t getting the speeds you pay for, make sure your expectations are correct. Try and download a small file (like music) or run a speed test from a computer that’s hard-wired, and compare the results. If that machine provides the speeds you expect, you have a Wi-Fi problem. If that’s happening in a part of your home prone to bad reception, move somewhere else.
It could be the server
Just because a speed test reveals your connection is capable of certain data rates doesn’t mean you’ll always get them. For example, if your connection provides 25mbps downstream, the server you’re connected to has to provide the same speed upstream just to you. Remember that you’re not the only one connecting, so that’s a lot of bandwidth. Major sites do have large amounts of bandwidth and can match your speeds on numerous occasions, but many simply cannot. This doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with your connection, but that the server you’re connecting to just can’t match your speeds.
Did you leave the torrent on?
Since we tend to love to download a lot of things these days, remember that the larger the torrent you’re downloading the more it takes from the bandwidth. So your connection might tend to slow down while working if you’re downloading that 8GB Blu-ray movie as compared to downloading an 800mb music album. Of course a torrent isn’t the only thing that bogs down your connection. Lots of other apps may be running in the background and slow things down, either briefly or a long time. Apps often automatically update themselves. Be sure to check on everything capable of utilizing your connection in the event a slowdown occurs.
Your router is sleeping on the job
Routers are tiny little computers that manage your network. Sometimes they require a bit too much and may cause problems. That’s why many routers require a regular restart. Sometimes you can easily fix this problem, but other times you may just have a bad router. Unfortunately, routers often don’t fail by completely dying. Rather, they’ll stop working well and you won't notice immediately. If your router is becoming a problem, perhaps you’ll need the help of your local tech support company.
Do you know that you can find one of the fastest growing niches
of the consumer technology space in your living room? Nowadays, almost everyone
wants to have their own piece -- Apple, Google, Amazon, and Roku. The reason
for this is because HDTVs are usually expensive; therefore it's not something
an average consumer can buy. There's a lot to love about the new Apple TV. And
to help you get the best out of your new Apple TV remote, check out these tips
to find out more.
The Touch surface on the
new remote is a great addition, but it can feel fairly imprecise while
performing a text input. A part of the problem is that everyone swipes a little
differently, and fingers of varying sizes fit differently on the Touch surface.
To compensate for this, Apple allows us to adjust the sensitivity of the Touch
surface. Just go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Touch Surface Tracking and then choose Fast,Medium, or Slow.
Did you know the new
remote can control the basic functions of compatible TVs and receivers? If your
equipment supports HDMI CEC (which is often referred to by
manufacturer-specific names such as SimpLink, EasyLink, Bravia Link, Anycast,
or CEC), the remote can be used to adjust the volume, turn everything off when
the Apple TV is placed into sleep mode, or turn it all on and switch to the
TV's correct HDMI input when the Apple TV is woken up. Your Apple TV should set
this all up automatically, and the remote's volume buttons should work even on
tech that don't support HDMI-CEC.
Press the Menu button
with the first app highlighted on the Home screen in order to manually trigger
one of the Apple TV's swooping cityscape screensavers. If you're deep into an
app, simply continue tapping on the Menu button -- paging backward through as
many menus as necessary -- until the screensaver shows up.
If you'd like to have a
closer look at a movie, game, etc., you can use the remote to zoom in and
magnify a section of the screen. Once you've turned on this feature by heading
to Settings > General > Accessibility, it can
be triggered by clicking the Touch surface three times. With zoom activated,
simply slide your finger across the Touch surface to move your magnification
area across the screen. To return the screen to its normal setting, just do
another three clicks.
You may already be aware
that you can swipe left or right on the Touch to slide the scrub bar to the
exact scene you want, but did you know you can also click the right or left
edge to jump 10 seconds or backward? Aside from that, you can also click and
hold an edge to rewind or fast-forward the video clip. These tips are useful
especially if you want to go back to a specific part of a long video clip that
you're currently watching.
How nice it
would be if you know at least the basics of how to operate a computer. But some
people tend to get the idea that if only they just know more by exploring their
computer’s inner functions they might improve on how to use the computer, or
worse, they think they might be able to improve its performance.
Sometimes there
are just some things you really need to leave alone. As the overused cliché
goes, “curiosity killed the cat,” and in this case, your curiosity can
actually kill your computer. It would be more appropriate if you at least
understood the basic operations on how a computer works and just leave things
as they are.
Understanding
your computer’s operating system
The operating
system is the most complicated, complex, and important software that runs your
computer. It manages the computer’s memory, processes, other software, and
hardware. It allows the user to communicate with the computer without the need
to really speak the computer’s real language. In short, just learn to
communicate with the computer and things will go well with you both. Tampering
with the OS is a big NO-NO unless you’re a professional support technician, so
leave the OS alone.
Understanding
storage systems
Computer data
storage is referred to as storage or memory that saves all digital data.
Examples are RAM (Random Access Memory), hard disks, CD’s, DVD’s, and removable
flash memory sticks. These aforementioned are called permanent or non-volatile
storage devices that don’t require power to store data. A loss of power will not
affect their ability to retain data. Temporary or volatile storage is more
often called “memory” and any loss of power means that any data stored will be
lost irretrievably. When all is said and done, all storage systems are
important to the computer’s lifeline and is therefore hands off to all
struggling DIY repairs. Should you attempt to repair a storage system with no
prior training, you could end up damaging it further. It’s best to call your
tech support company if one or more of your storage systems, particularly the
hard disk, is failing.
Understanding
computer processing
The processor is
the brain of a computer. It’s also called the CPU (Central processing unit) and
is in the form of a microchip. For a non-programmer, this is where all the real
action is. Programs only set the stage and direct the play. The processor
actually performs very simple operations like basic arithmetic and comparing
two values. Despite its apparent simplicity, the CPU does in fact run the show,
controlling all of the peripherals while executing the current software
commands. Since you don’t want other people picking into your brain, so it
would be wise to stay away from the computer’s brain, and should anything go
wrong, let the professional tech support people look into it.
The new flagship Android superphone of Google, the Nexus 6P, was
built specifically to take advantage of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The new Nexus
6P was built by Huawei, ditching Motorola as its manufacturing partner, and
boasts a lot of Android features that everyone would wish to have on their
smartphones. It was launched along with the Nexus 5X built by LG as Google
launches a duo of Nexus smartphones.
Here's a rundown of some of the great features you will get on
the new Google Nexus 6P.
The Nexus 6P can now be
pre-ordered in the US, UK, Ireland, and Japan. Other countries will be added in
the pre-order list in the coming weeks. Shipping of handsets will start by the
last week of October, there's no definite date as of the moment. If you
pre-order in the US, you will also get a $50 Play Store coupon.
The Nexus 6P is a big
phone, with its 5.7-inch screen designed to compete with Samsung Galaxy Note 5
and iPhone 6 Plus. It is also very thin (7.33mm) and light (178 grams). Google
has shrunk down the screen from 5.96 inches to 5.7, which means it's narrower
than its predecessor at 77.8 mm, and thinner at 7.3 mm.
The all-metal chassis
gives justice to what Google hopes to have a premium finish. Also, a good
add-on to the design is the rear mounted fingerprint scanner, which is the same
position Huawei used for its readers on the Ascend Mate 7 and Mate S.
You will also notice that
the edges of the Nexus 6P's rear are rounded, providing more comfort fit on
your hand, while at the base of the handset is where you can find the USB-C
port. This lets you use the new reversible charging cables that you can plug
either way round.
Even though the Nexus 6P
has a smaller 5.7-inch screen display, its AMOLED display still sports a QHD
2560 x 1440 resolution, with higher pixel density of around 518 ppi -- that's
far greater than Apple's Retina screens. Playing some HD videos downloaded from
YouTube and you will see that the screen looked sharp, with smooth frame rates.
These specifications makes it at par with some of the best screens at the
market right now -- the Galaxy S6, LG G4, and the 4K Sony Xperia Z5.
The Nexus 6P has a lot of
power to offer because of its 2.0 GHz octa-core, 64-bit Snapdragon 810
processor, Adreno 430 GPU, and 3 GB of RAM all packed inside the handset. With
all that, there should be no problem running Android Marshmallow -- with
Google's freshest incarnation of its mobile platform gracing the Nexus 6P and
Nexus 5X.
Google upgraded the
camera on this new phone. The Nexus 6P has slightly fewer pixels, at 12.3
megapixels, than the Nexus 6's 13-megapixel shooter, but it uses larger
1.55-micron pixels. According to Google, pixel size is essential because larger
pixels collect more light. This makes the Nexus camera perform better in
low-light conditions. Other camera improvements include 4K video, laser
auto-focus, and a front-facing 8-megapixel camera.
The camera's low light
credentials were really highlighted during the launch, with Google claiming
that 80% of images shot were done in low light environment. Meanwhile, there's
an 8 MP snapper for all your selfie and video call needs.
The Nexus 6P comes with a
3,450 mAh battery, which is an improvement compared to Nexus 6's 3,220 mAh. And
with the phone's smaller display at same resolution, the battery is expected to
perform better than its previous one.
Android Marshmallow also
claims to provide longer battery as well, with credits to Google's smarter
implementation of the software on handsets.
Prices for the Nexus 6P
starts at $499 (32 GB) , the 64 GB version will cost $549, and can go up to
$649 (128 GB), all without a contract. With these price tags, it's far less
expensive than the iPhone 6s Plus, but is more expensive than then Moto X Pure.
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