Crank up your connection speed:

There is actually a way you can increase your broadband speeds without having to upgrade your service. True, one of the more costly ways would be to kick your computer into high gear by adding more powerful parts. However, another way lies within the modem. It is possible to tweak its settings so that it runs more efficiently. You could take it apart, but if you're not well versed in computer repair that could create problems. However, since all the settings are located within the computer the easier approach would be to get a program. Let it do the speed alterations for you. There's alot you can learn about broadband speed.