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Verizon QuickAnswers TM page 1 of 5 Links to verizon.com External Links QA04_Update_Your_Software_and_Improve_Internet_Speed.pdf For more information, visit verizon.com/support or @ VerizonSupport on Twitter Update Your Software and Improve Internet Speed Do you ever skip computer software updates, or have a computer that’s past its prime? Putting off updates can lead to slower FiOS speeds. Outdated hardware, programs, and operating systems can impact your connection’s performance. Here are a few things that you definitely want to keep up-to-date.
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Do you ever skip computer software updates, or have a computer that’s past its prime? Putting off updates can lead to slower FiOS speeds.
Outdated hardware, programs, and operating systems can impact your connection’s performance. Here are a few things that you definitely want to keep up-to-date.
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Older computers may not be able to support FiOS speeds. You might be able to update your wireless card, but if your computer is more than 5 years old, consider a new system.
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Your web browser has a big impact on FiOS Internet performance. Other programs like security software and browser add-ons can also slow you down, so it’s important to update these whenever necessary.
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Update your anti-virus software. Malware and Spyware are often running on your computer, even if you don’t know it.Tip 3
They drain your computer’s memory and processing power, which can significantly slow down your system’s performance.
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If you’re having issues with Malware or Spyware, check out Verizon Inter-net Security Suite, a software bundle that can help clean up your system, and improve your speeds. Find out more at verizon.com/security .
The number of programs running on your computer can also affect its performance, which in turn can slow down your connection speed. Close a few applications to free up some processing power.
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Once you’ve made sure that your computer is up to date, run FiOS Speed Optimizer. This application will update your Internet settings so you can take advantage of faster FiOS Speeds.
Download Speed Optimizer here and to learn more, click here . Keep your software up to date and your computer optimized, and you’llbe able to make the most out of Verizon FiOS speed.
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