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Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #1

My DSL did better in speed reports on my PC than on my Mac. How can i optimize my Mac for broadband? Also, my download speed was like 753 kbs, and upload was only 152 kbps, why is …
MacNN Networking by almost2asian

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #2

also.. i just downloaded something on my PC at 182.5 kbps... my mac doesn't even do half this. it's an Imac G5 with 512 mb ram, 20 inch display. so it's new... what can i do?? i di…
MacNN Networking by almost2asian

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #3

iMac, not Imac. And the ram and monitor size don't matter for download speeds. What are you using to connect to the Internet for both? AirPort speeds can be a little slower than …
MacNN Networking by Randman

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #4

i know, im just stating its not a beat up computer. umm... it's wired straight from the wall to the modem, to my computer... the pc is linked by a external linksys wireless receive…
MacNN Networking by almost2asian

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #7

dslreports.com's speed test... i know its probabl not the most accurate thing in the world, but i mean, hey, its still a big diff... how can i optimize my performance?
MacNN Networking by almost2asian

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #8

First, their is apparently an optimization for OS X and broadband connections. At least Control Freak says there is. Also, the java applets at DSL reports may operate different…
MacNN Networking by Krusty

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #9

Make sure to download the SAME file when you do your download test as some places have much better servers than others. I always max my 1mb/s connection when downloading stuff fro…
MacNN Networking by SSharon

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #11

Quote: Originally posted by almost2asian: on my PC i got download speeds of like 180 kbs, but on my mac i get like 90... i use verizon DSL Just not sure what to tel…
MacNN Networking by Krusty

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #12

Try changing the MTU from 1500 to 1492. You will find this setting in your Network pref panel under Ethernet. (Change Automatic to Manual first).
MacNN Networking by John Strung

Help! DSL Faster on PC than my Mac — #13

DSLReports.com has a "tweaks" forum that can help you out immensely. Basically, most computers don't come out of the box optimized for any broadband service, so you have to make a…
MacNN Networking by ghporter

iPod calendar sync with PC? — #1

A friend has an iPod photo and uses it on a PC, is it possible for him to use the calendar on the iPod and sync it with software on his PC? If so, which software does it work with?…
MacNN Software by ajprice

iPod calendar sync with PC? — #2

Nope, just syncs with a Mac. There might be shareware he could search versiontracker for that would do something kinda similar.
MacNN Software by Randman

Setting up anonymous ftp in Panther — #1

I have been looking around for a good recent tutorial on setting up an anonymous ftp account in panther. I have tried a few of the old jaguar tutorils without success. Could anyone…
MacNN Networking by Sarah31
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