Tips and Tricks: Cable Internet Essential Maintenance


Internet and computers are essential for everybody. From single individuals to multi billion business firms, Internet and computers are very important in keeping personal documents and business records. Any disruption in the Internet connection would create an apocalyptic situation globally. 

Remember the 2k thing last 1999 when computer analysts predicted the shut off of all Internet connected computers worldwide. It created panic to everybody. Nowadays, what computer analyst fear is the Internet shutdown that caused by unmaintained Internet connections. This article will provide its readers enough tips on how to maintain an optimum Internet connection.

Check the cables
If you have Internet connection troubles, always check first the cable connection of your computer and Internet. Most of the lost Internet connections are due to the old cables you have at the back of your tables. Sometimes, due to frequent transferring of your computer desk, cables are stripped off or damaged causing a fluctuating Internet connection to the PC.

Check and update network card readers
Old computers are installed with old network card readers. Always check if the hardware needs an upgrade or a software update. The signs that your card readers need to be checked up are the sudden connection lost, fluctuating internet connections and sudden shutdown for some computers.

 DNS Settings
Some unprotected computers are vulnerable from manipulation of DNS configurations. Always check the configuration of the DNS settings to provide your computer an optimum status of performance.

Check for open connections
It’s always nice to share your internet connection. However, don’t be too generous because it may affect the speed of your internet connection. Provide your PC protection from useless shared connection. Check also the router and configure it to limit the connection that would be healthy for your computer.

Uninstall Malicious Software
Most softwares nowadays are suckers for internet connections. These are most seen during the start up of your computer. These malicious softwares slow down not only the performance of your computer but also your internet connection. To further protect your computer from these malicious softwares, install your computer with updated anti spyware and antivirus programs. This will guide and prompt you whenever malicious softwares are trying to attack your computer.

Uninstall Unnecessary Antivirus
Antivirus softwares are important to our computers. However, when you try to change your antivirus software to the latest available software, don’t forget to uninstall the older one. This will create a confusing computer and network processes. Multiple antivirus softwares do not help the computer achieve its full performance level. Instead, it slows down internal processes and internet connection.

Check the Firewall
The most common error computer and internet users do is to misconfigure their firewall. We all know that firewall protects our internet connection as well as our computers. However, too much manipulation of it would cause internet connection problems. Always check the antivirus or at least switch it off when there is an internet connection problem. The latest antiviruses nowadays are integrated to firewalls which blocks connections. Some antivirus has this executive browser programs which blocks other internet browsers. Trying different browsers may resolve the issue.

Always check and maintained your internet connection and your computer. Always appreciate its importance to your life. To avoid frustrating circumstances brought by internet connection problems, always make sure it is working its full performance level. Remember, prevention is better than cure.

Zack Morello is an IT analyst. His passion in computers brought him to article writing. Topics like technology, gadgets, cell phones and computers are his craft. You can check some of his articles to Broadband Expert internet service.

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