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Slow Internet connection? One of the frustrating things in anyone’s life, but everyone just can’t afford blazing fast high speed data service. So, today we will be telling you some easy but truly efficient tricks which can boost your Internet connection speed.
Because there is no reserved bandwidth now you’ll feel the difference in your browsing experience.
3. Blocking Advertisements.
This is a well known fact that the most of the publishers use third party advertisements on their web page. But some shows excess ads even before you reach to the content a close-able window will appear with related ads which results in more load time. So it is good to use plug-ins like Adblock to block the advertisements, which will surely reduce the loading time of Web Pages and high speed Internet browsing.
8. Append the URL by adding .nyud.netAlways
Add .nyud.net after website’s home page URL or post URL, doing this will load the web page faster because the website will load through the nearest server of Coral Content Distribution Network. Example, instead of using Techswatch.com use techswatch.com.nyud.net.
9. Use Internet Download Manager for Downloading
I don’t think IDM (Internet Download Manager) requires introduction, but still for those who don’t know about this software. IDM is a software application which helps you to download file from web page with better speed and resume capability.
10. Load Google mail in basic html version
If you use Google’s mail service called Gmail than you can use basic HTML version of Gmail for faster loading of mails and data. When you try to open Gmail and if your Internet speed is slow the web page shows an option at the bottom of the page asking you to load the page in basic HTML version, just click on it to load the Gmail faster.
Now if you try these tips and tricks you can boost Internet browsing speed on slow connection, do let us know if any of these tips worked and if you got your Internet speed boosted or if we have missed anything, which you think should be included. And don’t forget to share this with your friends.
Follow all of the steps below to Increase Internet speed.
1. Use 100% Bandwidth.
The first step to increase your Internet speed is using 100% bandwidth. by default Windows holds 20% of your bandwidth for system requirement including Windows update. Now if you can get that 20% of bandwidth it will surely boost your Internet speed.
Follow below steps to utilize that 20% reserved bandwidth to speed up your Internet connection.
Follow below steps to utilize that 20% reserved bandwidth to speed up your Internet connection.
- Press Windows Key (Start key) + R
- Now command prompt window will appear
- Now type: gpedit.msc
- Now you’ll see Group Policy Windows
- Double Click on Computer Configuration
- Double Click on Administrative Template
- Double Click on Network
- Double Click on QoS Packet Scheduler
- Double Click on limit reservable Bandwidth
- Now click on Enabled and below type 0 (Zero)
- Click OK to save the settings
Because there is no reserved bandwidth now you’ll feel the difference in your browsing experience.
2. Block Useless Web page Elements.
When we visit any web page there many elements like images, Videos, Flash contents, Java scripts that are not necessary for the visitor, especially when you have to read only texts from the site and have no interest in those extra contents than it is better to block or avoid them from loading. Because the more elements a web page has the more time and bandwidth require loading the web page. So, just go to setting section of your browser and disable the unnecessary options.
When we visit any web page there many elements like images, Videos, Flash contents, Java scripts that are not necessary for the visitor, especially when you have to read only texts from the site and have no interest in those extra contents than it is better to block or avoid them from loading. Because the more elements a web page has the more time and bandwidth require loading the web page. So, just go to setting section of your browser and disable the unnecessary options.
3. Blocking Advertisements.
This is a well known fact that the most of the publishers use third party advertisements on their web page. But some shows excess ads even before you reach to the content a close-able window will appear with related ads which results in more load time. So it is good to use plug-ins like Adblock to block the advertisements, which will surely reduce the loading time of Web Pages and high speed Internet browsing.
4. Increase Browser Cache.
A web browser’s cache is simply a place designated on your computer where the browser temporarily stores web page information. Such as images and other data and when you revisit the same web page this saved data helps in loading the page faster. So increasing the browser cache results in fast loading of WebPages.
A web browser’s cache is simply a place designated on your computer where the browser temporarily stores web page information. Such as images and other data and when you revisit the same web page this saved data helps in loading the page faster. So increasing the browser cache results in fast loading of WebPages.
5. Changing DNS Server
Slow DNS server can be the reason for your slow Internet speed. So changing the DNS server will result in fast and secure Internet connection.
Slow DNS server can be the reason for your slow Internet speed. So changing the DNS server will result in fast and secure Internet connection.
6. Use Google and Opera Mobile View
- Google Mobile Emulator is one of the best mobile emulator that can be used if you’re tied up with slow Internet connection. Using this will reduce the load time and increases the speed. Visit Google.com/gwt/n and use it to browse the web page faster.
- Opera Mobile Emulator Lets you visit mobile version of web Pages directly from your computer since the mobile webpage’s are optimized for small device it results in faster browsing of the page from your computer as well.
7. Mozilla FasterFox
FasterFox is a plug-in for your Mozilla browser, which makes the Web Pages to load faster while using Mozilla Web Browser. So we recommend you to add FasterFox if you use Mozilla browser with slow Internet connection.
FasterFox is a plug-in for your Mozilla browser, which makes the Web Pages to load faster while using Mozilla Web Browser. So we recommend you to add FasterFox if you use Mozilla browser with slow Internet connection.
8. Append the URL by adding .nyud.netAlways
Add .nyud.net after website’s home page URL or post URL, doing this will load the web page faster because the website will load through the nearest server of Coral Content Distribution Network. Example, instead of using Techswatch.com use techswatch.com.nyud.net.
9. Use Internet Download Manager for Downloading
I don’t think IDM (Internet Download Manager) requires introduction, but still for those who don’t know about this software. IDM is a software application which helps you to download file from web page with better speed and resume capability.
10. Load Google mail in basic html version
If you use Google’s mail service called Gmail than you can use basic HTML version of Gmail for faster loading of mails and data. When you try to open Gmail and if your Internet speed is slow the web page shows an option at the bottom of the page asking you to load the page in basic HTML version, just click on it to load the Gmail faster.
Now if you try these tips and tricks you can boost Internet browsing speed on slow connection, do let us know if any of these tips worked and if you got your Internet speed boosted or if we have missed anything, which you think should be included. And don’t forget to share this with your friends.
Microsoft Windows Phone is not a new OS, earlier it was known as Windows mobile and now the latest Version is Windows Phone 8. Like every major mobile OS Windows Phone also has security risks, may not be as much as Android or iPhone, but enough to make you regret if you don’t consider these Windows Phone Security tips.
Microsoft says Windows Phone is secure by design, but also adds that user should know these Windows Phone security tips to keep their device safe and healthy. Let’s see those top 5 tips, which will help you to keep your Windows Phone device clean, healthy and safe.
1. Limit the Access by putting the Lock
There is a saying “A locked home is safer than an unlocked one”. Do you want every stranger or unwanted individual to have a look in to your phone? Hope not; then put password lock to your Windows phone.
Put Password Lock in Windows Phone.
Go to > Setting > Lock Screen > Turn on Password >> Enter new Password > Re-enter the password in Confirm Password field.
2. Setup Kids Corner
We all know kids loves to explore things it may be your phone or your PC. But if you handover your Windows Phone to your explorer he can simply access anything including, something you don’t want him to mess-up with like your mails, Media Files etc. The best solution for this is to set up kid’s corner in Windows Phone.
Kid’s Corner: a place on your phone where your child can play with the games, apps, music and videos that you add there, but can’t get to the rest of your stuff.
Set up Kid’s Corner.
Go to Setting > Apps List > Kid’s Corner > Continue > Tap the items you want to include in Kid’s corner > Tap Done!
Use kid’s Corner.
From Your main Lock screen, Swipe Left to go to Kid’s Corner Lock Screen.
Leave Kid’s Corner by pressing the power button.
3. Take Backup
Taking regular backup of your data is recommended for everyone. In Windows Phone also you can take Backup of your preferred data and can save it with cloud service.
Turn on Automatic Cloud backup service in Windows Phone.
Whether your phone is lodged down the back of the settee or riding around in a taxi, misplacing it can be a nightmare. To reduce the risk of losing your Windows Phone to you should setup a feature available in Windows Phone smartphone. Find My Phone will help you to find your phone, like you can ring from your browser, can search it on a map, lock it or erase the data or send a message to the device showing it on the lock screen. Who knows you may get your phone back, because some kind soul found it.
How To Use and Setup Find my Phone?
Go to > Apps List > Setting > Find My Phone
Click on any of these two:
To enable this service you need to login using Microsoft account.
Microsoft says Windows Phone is secure by design, but also adds that user should know these Windows Phone security tips to keep their device safe and healthy. Let’s see those top 5 tips, which will help you to keep your Windows Phone device clean, healthy and safe.
1. Limit the Access by putting the Lock
There is a saying “A locked home is safer than an unlocked one”. Do you want every stranger or unwanted individual to have a look in to your phone? Hope not; then put password lock to your Windows phone.
Put Password Lock in Windows Phone.
Go to > Setting > Lock Screen > Turn on Password >> Enter new Password > Re-enter the password in Confirm Password field.
2. Setup Kids Corner
We all know kids loves to explore things it may be your phone or your PC. But if you handover your Windows Phone to your explorer he can simply access anything including, something you don’t want him to mess-up with like your mails, Media Files etc. The best solution for this is to set up kid’s corner in Windows Phone.
Kid’s Corner: a place on your phone where your child can play with the games, apps, music and videos that you add there, but can’t get to the rest of your stuff.
Set up Kid’s Corner.
Go to Setting > Apps List > Kid’s Corner > Continue > Tap the items you want to include in Kid’s corner > Tap Done!
Use kid’s Corner.
From Your main Lock screen, Swipe Left to go to Kid’s Corner Lock Screen.
Leave Kid’s Corner by pressing the power button.
3. Take Backup
Taking regular backup of your data is recommended for everyone. In Windows Phone also you can take Backup of your preferred data and can save it with cloud service.
Turn on Automatic Cloud backup service in Windows Phone.
- Go to > Apps List > Setting > Backup
- Now Tap Text > for taking text message Backup
- Tap Photos > for Image or Photo Backup
- Tap Videos > for Video or Multimedia content Backup
Whether your phone is lodged down the back of the settee or riding around in a taxi, misplacing it can be a nightmare. To reduce the risk of losing your Windows Phone to you should setup a feature available in Windows Phone smartphone. Find My Phone will help you to find your phone, like you can ring from your browser, can search it on a map, lock it or erase the data or send a message to the device showing it on the lock screen. Who knows you may get your phone back, because some kind soul found it.
How To Use and Setup Find my Phone?
Go to > Apps List > Setting > Find My Phone
Click on any of these two:
- Send apps to my phone using push notifications (not SMS)
- Save my phone’s location periodically and before the battery runs out to make it easier to find
To enable this service you need to login using Microsoft account.
- From your computer browser go to www.windowsphone.com.
- Click on Find My Phone in the top-right corner.
- Sign in using same account if prompted.
- To Ring your Windows Phone: Click on Ring and follow instructions.
- To Lock your Windows Phone: Click on Lock and follow instructions.
- To Erase data on your Windows Phone: Click on Erase and follow the instructions.
5. Stay up to date with new Software update
Your device manufacturer releases timely update for your device which comes with software enhancement, battery enhancement, bug fixes and adds new features to your Windows Phone. If any update is available for your device, then you’ll receive a notification click on it to download and install the update.
You can also check for updates manually.
Go to > Apps List > Setting > Check for Updates.
Your device manufacturer releases timely update for your device which comes with software enhancement, battery enhancement, bug fixes and adds new features to your Windows Phone. If any update is available for your device, then you’ll receive a notification click on it to download and install the update.
You can also check for updates manually.
Go to > Apps List > Setting > Check for Updates.
Windows Phone 8, the third most popular Smartphone OS by software giant Microsoft is trying to make a place among smartphone users. If you own a Windows Phone 8 smartphone like Nokia Lumia or HTC 8X or any other device then here I have some of the best and coolest Tips and Tricks for your Windows Phone 8 device.
Recommended Read: How to Use Nokia Lumia Windows Phone as WiFi Hotspot
1. Translate Text using Camera
It’s a universal fact that when it comes to smartphone camera Nokia rules and still does with device like Nokia 808 Pureview ( Symbian Phone), Nokia Lumia 1020 and the latest monster Nokia Lumia 1520. But, you just don’t have a powerful camera on your phone, but you can also use it to translate text that too in 39 different languages!
Follow These Steps to Translate Text using Camera.
Note: This trick is tested on Nokia Lumia devices, not sure about its status on other Windows Phone devices. Do try this and let us know.
Follow These Steps to Translate Text using Camera.
Note: This trick is tested on Nokia Lumia devices, not sure about its status on other Windows Phone devices. Do try this and let us know.
- Press Search button (Magnifying glass icon) then click on eye icon
- Now point your device at texts that wish to translate and tap on “Scan Text”
- Now you’ll be presented with translated text in your native language (Default Language on your Phone)
- If your text is already in Native language then you’ll have options to translate the text in to 32 different languages.
2. Find Any Music Quickly Like Ninja
This is another simple yet effective tip to make it easier to find any music playing around you. Sometime we hear music on Radio, Audio players or on loud speakers and wants to know its details like Artist, Composer, lyricist etc. Now if you own a Windows Phone then it is damn easy to find any song details.
Follow these steps:
- Tap on Search Button and then tap on Music Note icon
- Now let’s your Windows Phone listen the song by pointing it at the tune
- Once your smartdevice recognizes the song, it will bring you the details of it including artist, track and a link to buy the song from Windows Phone Store.
Isn’t it cool? Obviously it is.
3. Zoom into Your Screen
Sometimes text are so messy that you can’t read it properly without taking your phone near to your eyes, like an 90 year oldie who read news paper by sticking it to his eyes. If you have been into this situation then you must checkout Windows Phone Ease of Use setting. Here with a simple tweak you can zoom into your screen.
Follow these steps:
Follow these steps:
- Go to Settings, Then Tap on System and then on Ease of Access
- In Ease of Access you can activate high contrast for better clarity, increase text size and also turn on Screen Magnifier.
- Once you turn on Screen Magnifier, you can double-tap to zoom into your screen for better readability.
4. Create Backup of your Photos with SkyDrive
Today’s latest smartphones come with enough internal storage to keep your all pictures in your phone itself. In case if you are running out of storage or if you want your snaps to be in more secure place then you can store or create backup of all your picture with SkyDrive that too automatically.
- Go to Settings, Tap on Backup
- Next tap on Photos. Here you have to choose between three settings namely Don’t Upload, Good Quality and Best Quality.
- Don’t Upload means you photos will not be uploaded, Selecting Good Quality will upload photos to SkyDrive with average quality and Best Quality uploads best quality photos but are large in size and requires WiFi connection.
I would recommend you to Choose Good Quality if you don’t have stable WiFi connection.
5. Voice Command your Device
You can command your Windows Phone 8 device through your voice and by activating Voice Command mode. Just Press and Hold Windows Phone or Start button (Home key), tap on speak button and command your Nokia Lumia like a boss.
You can also use voice command when your Windows Phone is locked with little change in settings. To do this go to Settings > Speech > then select “Use Speech when the phone is locked”
Below are the few commands that you can try for specific task.
You can also use voice command when your Windows Phone is locked with little change in settings. To do this go to Settings > Speech > then select “Use Speech when the phone is locked”
Below are the few commands that you can try for specific task.
- Call Contact Name: To call anyone say Call and their name (Eg: Call Tashreef Shareef).
- Call Phone Number: To call anyone using their phone number say Call and their number (Eg: Call +9123456789).
- Redial: Saying Redial will redial last dialed number.
- Text Contact Name: To send text message simply say Text and the contact name (Eg: Text Tashreef Shareef).
- Note Anything: To note anything say Note and your subject (Eg: Note bring butter).
- Open App: To start any App say Open or Start App name (Eg: Open Calculator).
- Find Web: To find or search anything on internet say Find your keyword (Eg: Find burger).
There are other Voice commands that you can learn here.
6. Reply Caller with an SMS
Occasionally we find our self in the situation where we can’t respond to a call and if the caller is your mother or girl friend then you know a war is about to begin :D . To avoid this you can use a built-in feature on your Windows Phone 8 device to send your caller a text message.
Follow below steps:
Follow below steps:
- When you receive a call slide up and press ‘Text Reply’ button
- After that you can choose from default messages or can create your own to reply.
7. Copy Any Text from Anywhere
Suppose if you are watching TV or just browsing on your computer and you notice some text that you wish to note down then you can copy that text easily using your Windows Phone 8 device.
Follow these steps:
- Tap on Search button on your device and point it at your object
- Scan entire text, click on Options and press Copy All
- Now open OneNote and Paste it
Isn’t it simple and effective? Of course it is.
8. Use Kids Corner as Games Corner
You can use Kids corner as your Games corner. If you are a game freak and have lots of games then you can move your games to Kids corner and use it as Games Corner. It comes handy when you are playing games and in excitement if you press search button then also your game will not be interrupted as search button does not work in Kids corner mode.
These are some of the best Windows Phone 8 tricks that every Windows Phone user should know. Do you have any other tip? Do share with us in the comments.
These are some of the best Windows Phone 8 tricks that every Windows Phone user should know. Do you have any other tip? Do share with us in the comments.