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Speed Tips for Surfing the Web

5/10/2022

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These days, people spend the majority of their time on the computer inside of a web browser, whether that's Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Here are some quick tips for you to get maximum speed so that you can take care of computing tasks and get back to enjoying the great outdoors!
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  • Close your web browser at the end of each browsing session.
    • This makes sure any browsing tabs are not taking up more than their fair share of your computer's speed. Even a single malfunctioning website left turned on or minimized in the background can slow down an otherwise speedy computer. 

  • Restart your computer
    • This age-old solution works as well as ever when your computer slows down, and solves a bevy of speed issues.

  • Close out unused apps to regain performance
    • On a Mac, open apps show up in your dock with a black dot underneath them. Click and hold on an app in your dock to bring up a menu to Quit the app.
    • On a PC, open apps show up in your taskbar with a line underneath them. Right-click on an open app and choose the "Close" option to Quit the app. 

  • Diagnose your internet connection with Ookla's Speed Test app
    • Available from Speedtest.net, the Speed Test app can help you understand whether there is a problem with your internet connection, Wi-Fi router, or the computer itself. It's one of the first apps we use when troubleshooting web browsing speed.
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    Jensen Gelfond is the Founder of Asheville Digital Lifestyle. He helps people use their technology more effectively and joyfully.

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