| Speed Tests |
Click on the links in the text at the right to run the test. |
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SpeakEasy offers a good test from a number of locations around the US. This is one of the better tests we have seen. |
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Run the Bandwidth
Place speed test in a pop-up window. Great for a quick
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Run the Bandwidth
Place speed test at their site. You will find options for dial-up
and broadband. This is a basic test. |
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If you have ever used the TraceRt
(trace route) command line utility you know there must be something
better!
VisualRoute is that something. Their demo test will trace your
connection to any Website. Enter the address, click on "Start
Trace", and click on "Details" to see a complete trace
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Test your Connection
Speed at BroadBand Reports (formerly DSL Reports).
Test your TCP/IP
Configuration.
Test your Ports
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This test site for Verizon
Wireless runs a quick speed test. If you call Tech Support they
may ask you to run a test from here. |
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Toast
is an ISP that offers several speed tests. There is a chart showing
the test servers and the type(s) of files to test. Click on "GO"to
run a test. Unlike some other tests you see the file(s) being transferred.
Results depend on the server and the type of files transferred so
try several. |
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SpeedGuide.Net
has plenty of resources for DSL and cable modem connections. There
are tweaks, tests, and articles of every kind. Check out their Broadband
section, which is devoted to cable and DSL. |
Additional Resources |
- The US Government's Miranda site runs a good speed test.
- Our Advertising Page tells how to protect yourself from advertising robots and trojan horses.
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| System Scans |
Scan for malicious software when your system won't run a regular scan. Some sites provide scans for individual infections.
We try to keep these links current but it is a never-ending task. If a link fails, try using the link address as a starting point, then try to find the new link from there.
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Avast offers a virus and worm cleaner. Full instructions are provided online. Alwil produces Avast! for both Windows and Unix / Linux. Their BART CD is a favorite among technical types that permits booting a "dead" machine from a CD. |
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Computer Associates (CA) will run a scan on line. If you are considering purchasing an anti-malware suite, and if you are torn between the offerings from Zone Alarm and CA, you should know that both license technology from the other and both are good. |
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Cool Web Search, and variations |
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If Cool Web search has taken over your browser, CW Shredder can neutralize it. Run this on-line scan from Trend Micro, which bought it from Intermute, which bought it from Merijn Bellekom, of "Hijack This" fame, who is a Dutch genius.. |
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Grisoft makes an excellent anti-virus program known as AVG. They also provide free scans for suspected problems. |
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Kaspersky Labs is a highly respected provider of anti-virus software. They offer on-line scanners for individual files and for viruses in general. |
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McAfee features a number of free scans. Some require that you download an Active-X package in order for the scan to work.
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Nod-32 will scan for viruses and spyware. |
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Trend Micro is a well regarded provider of anti-malware and anti-spam software. They have acquired Intermute (Ad Subtract, Spam Subtract) and also CW Shredder.
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DNS Stuff provides a wealth of tools for finding things using DNS. You can look up Websites by their IP address, learn who owns a domain name, or track troubles with your own Web hosting server.
The basic tools are free to use. Other services are available with a paid membership. |
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| A number of anti-malware companies do not yet offer free scans. Many of them do have some other useful information so they are worth checking out. |
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