Calling All Computer Nerds

**Zeus** · 03-10-2012, 11:21 AM

Need suggestions on how to increase download speeds thereby decreasing download times of videos. I already have most non essential programs turned off. I am using Kickasstorrents with Limewire Pirate Edition to download the movies.

This is running on Windows7 64 bit edition with 8 gigs memory

**fettpett** · 03-10-2012, 11:26 AM

increase your bandwith by calling your ISP (internet provider) and having them bump it up.

**Rockntractor** · 03-10-2012, 11:27 AM

Do a download speed test of your internet connection.

**fettpett** · 03-10-2012, 11:31 AM

http://speedtest.net/

it's entirely possible there is a problem that is causing your internet to lag, I had that issue with Comcast for almost a year.

**Zeus** · 03-10-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by fettpett

http://speedtest.net/

it's entirely possible there is a problem that is causing your internet to lag, I had that issue with Comcast for almost a year.

Yep I use speedtest regularly. I'm on Clear wireless and my download speeds vary from a high of almost 10 gb to a low of 1.5. they have been known to throttle down users they deem using to much band with of their " unlimited bandwith " service. When that happens sometimes I call them up and threaten to cancel my service unless they release the bandwith. I do believe they need a call

**Articulate_Ape** · 03-10-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by fettpett

increase your bandwith by calling your ISP (internet provider) and having them bump it up.

^ This.

**Janice** · 03-10-2012, 04:23 PM

Also consider resetting the modem and the router ... if you havent done it already. If youve never done it, one way is to unplug the power from both of them for a few (about 3-5 minutes is best) minutes, then plug them back in.

After that it sometimes helps to unplug (unscrew) the cable from the modem for a few minutes, then plug it back in.

Resetting these items once in a while can make a big diff sometimes.