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The following computer factors will affect your Internet connection speed:
Processor speed: Faster computers will allow you to surf faster than slow computers will (not much you can do about that until you are ready to upgrade your computer).
Memory: Computers with more memory will surf faster than computers with less memory. (Memory is relatively inexpensive now, so you might want to consider purchasing some more.) Avoid opening other programs unnecessarily when you're surfing the Web. Also, be sure to allocate enough memory to your Web browser (and give it more than the recommended minimum if you can).
Cache: Your browser's cache — pronounced "cash" — is a storage area on your computer's hard disk. While you surf, your browser stores Web pages in the cache — up to the limit you set. Your browser can display cached Web pages fast since it doesn't have to fight Web traffic to get to them. So, if you have the disk room, try upping your browser's cache limit from its Preferences/Internet Options menu. Internet Explorer's cache settings are under Advanced; Navigator's are in Cache.
Dial-up traffic jams: To avoid dial-up traffic jams (and busy signals for you), EarthLink Sprint Software service offers members more dial-up numbers (POPs) than any other ISP, more than 1,400 to date with more added all the time.
Heavy pages: All Web pages are not created equal: some are fat and slow, and some are thin and fast. What that means for you is that pages you visit that are either very long or filled with graphics will take much longer to load in your browser than short pages of primarily text. If you are designing Web pages, keep this in mind. Many users will not wait for your graphic-filled page to load.
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