You’re on a break but, unfortunately, work calls. You must jump online to download a report or fire off a couple of e-mails. Sadly, the Internet connection at the lakeside resort is maddeningly slow. There is hope, though: The Lifehacker Web site provides some tips to improve even the slowest of Internet connections.
Plug-in hogs
You might be astonished at the amount of bandwidth certain apps and plug-ins hog. If you disable these bandwidth-sucking files, you may well be equally surprised at the boost in your online speed. Lifehacker recommends using programs such as AdBlock Plus and FlashBlock. . These clever programs are able to keep bandwidth-sucking videos and ads from slowing you down.
Optimize
When you’re being affected by a slow Internet connection, it’s time to adjust your surfing habits. Go to the mobile versions of Web sites. Disable all images. And don’t attempt to watch streaming video or download TV shows or movies.
Be smart
You can work smart, too, to avoid Internet hang-ups. Maybe some of the jobs you need to complete require minimal bandwidth, for instance sending e-mail messages or saving reports to Google Docs. Carry out this work whenever your Internet is at its slowest. Save the high-bandwidth work – like Photoshop editing – to those few moments when your Internet speed is sizzling.