How to increase your laptop's internet speed

All the tips listed above apply to both laptops and desktop computers. However, if you want to speed up your laptop's internet connection, some tips are worth highlighting.

Stay closer to your router

Laptops are more portable than desktops, so place your laptop as close as possible to the Wi-Fi router or move to where the signal strength is best.

Plug in rather than out

Laptops are often thought of as dedicated wireless devices, but when you're not on the move, connecting your laptop to an Ethernet cable is faster, more efficient and more reliable than using a wireless Internet connection.

Don't run multiple applications or download large files at once

Laptops have more limited storage capacity and processing power than desktops. Close unneeded programs or applications running in the background to avoid taxing your system. And download one file at a time.