Have You Done an Internet Speed Check?

Efficiency online has a great impact on your work output. Your internet speed will play a big role in delivering projects and tasks to your boss on time.

If your potential employer doesn't ask you for one it's still recommended to have a speed check done on your computer.

Some jobs may require a certain speed for instances such as working on secure servers or if you're making calls.

A speedtest will also ensure that you are getting the right internet speed that you're paying for.

                                                                                I have personally used and recommend Speedtest.net. The program is free and very easy to use. On the lower left hand corner of the test screen it will show you your IP address and internet provider. All you have to do is click Begin Test (Recommended Server) and you'll have your results in just minutes.

It will calculate ping speed, download speed and upload speed. For beginners or new to the internet speed scene here's a brief explanation of what these speeds mean.

Ping is a test that's done to see how long it takes for your computer to get a response from another computer. It helps to establish whether internet is connected and used. You can do a manual ping test in Windows by doing the following steps.

Start -> Run-> type CMD into Run box -> press Enter or OK

Type ping IP address -> press Enter

Look for PingOutput for your results.

For download and upload speed this will depend on what your subscription plan is.