I
f we want to be efficient especially if we have a business running on Internet, the speed is a key point. Normally, we open different windows and programs at the same time and this can create a gap in speed but only if our connection is very slow. Don't rely on what your package promises because sometimes you buy it but in your area the speed is limited and can't go beyond a certain limit.
How to do a speed test?
In order to check your real speed you need to run a test called
Speed Test. It is free and in a couple of minutes you will know what speed your PC can rely on. You can test the speed of your internet connection by going to an English website called
https://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/. From here you must push a button in the middle of the page. It will start the download of a file and in about 20 seconds you will be able to know your speed. It depends on many different factors and you must close all programs that are running to allow the test to be more reliable. The more it takes to upload the file the slower is the speed.
Another test to check your broadband speed is present in the website
www.zdnet.com. It is extremely easy and quick to run the test. All you have to do is going to the website and put the information required in the home page. When you finish, it is sufficient to click on the button '
Start your speed test' and in a few seconds you will know your uploading speed.
Obviously, the test depends on different factors including congestion time and on the programs running on your PC. To be more reliable, check the speed when all programs are closed. There are many others way to check your broadband connection and it is not difficult to find them on Internet. It is sufficient to digit 'Internet speed test' and you can choose from the results.
All these website are completely free of charge and extremely simple.
