Slow computer or slow internet connection? How do I tell?

[geminievixen]

How can I tell what's running slow... my internet connection or the actual computer? This might sound like a dumb question, but oh well. Basically, I am trying to determine where I need to chock out the money on---- faster internet connection or an upgraded computer, etc. Please help. Thanks.

 

[Stunatra]

If you have to ask, then most likely it's either your Internet connection or BOTH.

 

[Shalma]

Slow internet happens for various reasons.Depends- when is it exactly slow? is it while surfing the internet, or when running progrmas? either way, you can make it go faster. You might have poor hardware connecting your machine to the wall. Maybe your modem-router is not configured correctly.If your internet is slow,you should scan your computer for viruses and spyware using suitable programs(for example- avast anti virus or spybot). If you still experience the same problem I would advise you to delete the computer after backing it up, and then installing a new copy of Windows. if your problem is with programs running slowly- I can advise you to download this software, which can extremely help- CCleanercheck all these once & do speed test here scanmyspeed.com