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I have been experiencing incredibly slow internet this past week, so I just did a speed test.
These are the results of the speed test I just took today, compared to the test when I first signed up. Quite a difference! What's causing this? Test results can be delayed by up to 2 mi...
- I am connected directly to the modem. I disabled a BrowseSec plug-in that I had on Firefox and ran 3 tests. Dramatic difference. I'm not sure if that is connected to the Digital Ocean thing or not.
http://testmy.net/kf7Prhd25.png Chrome
http://testmy.net/e1l734OiK.png Firefox
- Aha! That explains things. BrowseSec is a VPN and VPNs will definitely reduce your speeds by 50%-70%. Turn VPN off and your speeds should be normal or better.
-Liz
Your speed tests are not indicative of your system performance because you only have posted two tests, both "singles" widely space in time.
Usually tests are usually taken in a group of 3 to 5 tests, spaced at least 5 minutes apart so as to ignore "fluke" results.
Tests need to be performed from a single computer that is directly connected to the modem (no router) so as to rule out and router configuration issues that may be present.
