Last updated on December 11th, 2021

Ways to Speed Up Internet and Web Browser

A lot of time, slow internet and browser speed can hamper your work productivity. We even tend to get frustrated at slow internet speed without acknowledging the root cause of why it is happening. If you’re also one of those people with seemingly slow and lethargic internet connection, you’re at the right place. This guide will help you learn some cool tricks and tips to speed up your browser speed easily without adding any further cost.

  1. Update your browser

Sometimes the problem persists when your browser is outdated but you’re trying to access new features on it. This can lead up to taking a large part of your bandwidth and the result is a weak internet connection. You can fix this issue by checking for updates and making sure that you have the updated version of the browser installed on your system. To check for updates in chrome –

  • Click on customize and control google chrome option given in the top right corner.
  • Go to help option in the dropdown menu
  • Search for About google chrome and check the latest version of your browser or any updates, if available.
  • To apply any updates available click on Relaunch and your browser will be updated.

If you’re using chrome on android and having trouble updating google chrome, make sure to check out the solution.

  1. Cut down on tabs

We tend to multitask on our browsers quite frequently and end up opening multiple tabs simultaneously in the web browser. We forget that each tab tends to consume a significant amount of your bandwidth and if you’re working with unnecessary tabs opened, this might cause a delay in your browser internet speed. So next time you’re working, make sure no irrelevant tabs are opened in your browser and slow down the connection speed.

  1. Clear cache and third party cookies

Piled up cache files and cookies can affect the smooth functioning of your browser significantly. Make sure to clean out the cache files from your browser along with unnecessary cookies if you want to enhance your browser experience vis-a-vis the internet speed. To check out the steps to disable and clear cookies in chrome. Through this simple step of clearing out junk files from your browser you can notice a great change in your browsing speed and experience.

  1. Disable and remove unnecessary extensions

One more reason for a slow browser speed can be the extensions you use in your browser. These extensions can take up a large portion of speed and interrupt the smooth functionalities of web browsers. Unless you are sure that you need that extension, refrain from adding more and more extensions and add ons to your browser. This will save both time and speed in your browsing experience. If you’re familiar with how to disable these extensions.

  1. Uninstall and reinstall web browser

If all else fails and none of the above methods works for you, you can try uninstalling your browser from the system and then installing it again so that the browser restores its default settings. This will also ensure cleaning up any bug or malicious files from your browser settings that can hamper it’s working. This can be your vest last option to try with and resolving the slow browser and internet speed. If you use chrome, you can check the steps to installing google chrome easy and fast on your system here.

We hope one or more of the above given ways definitely works for you and help improve your browsing experience significantly.