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How to speed up internet connection?

Switching from dial-up to broadband internet can greatly shorten the amount of wait time while using your computer. The most popular broadband connections are DSL and cable. Many software, including Windows XP, anti-spyware and anti-virus programs, constantly need to download the latest updates through the internet. Such download activities take place in the background and can slow down web surfing, email or instant messaging. A broadband connection will reduce the amount of the time the computer takes for such download.

What are the most effective ways to speed up a computer?

• Add enough memory and hard drive space
• Switch to broadband internet connection
• Upgrade to Windows XP and optimize Windows operation
• Remove unused "junk" software loaded by manufacturer
• Protect your computer from spyware and computer virus
• Reinstall the Windows operating system

How to decide to upgrade an old computer or buy a new computer?

It can become difficult to decide when to buy a new computer and when to upgrade an old one. Even if upgrading an old computer costs almost as much as buying a new one, upgrading still makes sense under some circumstances. If you have a lot files and programs on the old computer, it can become very costly to transfer those files and programs onto a new computer. In such a case, if the computer is less than 3-4 years old, upgrading may be the better choice.