Slow Internet - the best tips

Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet against slow Internet - but we support you with a number of helpful tips.

The first steps with lame internet

Before you turn your whole system upside down because of the slow Internet, you should first carry out three simple steps, which often bring the desired success.

1. To know where you are, run a speed test first.
2. A restart often helps to eliminate all problems. Disconnect your router and modem from the power for a few seconds and also restart your PC or your mobile phone / tablet.
3. Is it a virus? It explains how to detect Trojans and which virus scanners are available. Bitdefender offers an online virus scan.

The usual suspects

If your internet is still too slow, the following options are possible:

1. Is your browser up to date? Download the latest version of your browser from Chip. The Opera browser, for example, is particularly fix. This practical tip also tells you how to make Opera browsers even faster.
2. Do scripts slow down? Try out surfing without scripts. In Firefox this enables the NoScript addon; You can activate "ActiveX filtering" in Internet Explorer under "Tools", "Security".
3. Is the PC overloaded? Start the Task Manager with the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Esc]. Here you can see the utilization in percent. If the value is close to 100, click on it and, if necessary, end the process that causes the greatest load.
4. Are all drivers OK? Check whether an error is displayed in the device manager and replace the drivers if necessary.
5. Is someone surfing on your WLAN unnoticed? If you go to the Internet via WLAN, change the password. How this works is explained here using the Fritzbox as an example. You can also use this opportunity to check if there is new firmware for your router.

If the measures described above are unsuccessful, it is worth calling your provider. Sometimes the problem is with the DSL line or with your old modem. It is not unusual for a new one to be sent to you free of charge.