Increase Net Speed
1. Send Multiple Files Faster by Compressing Them
If you're sending multiple files—for example several files related to a project—you can reduce their combined size by using a compression utility. Compressing your files can dramatically reduce the time needed to send files online, and won't take up as much space in your (or the recipient's) e-mail Inbox. WinZip is one of the more common compression tools, but you can find more compression utilities on Windows Marketplace.
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2. Speed Browsing by Turning Off Graphics in Internet Explorer
Graphics are important to Web pages, but they also take time to download if you're online. You can turn them off to speed your Internet browsing.
To disable graphics in Internet Explorer:
1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
3. In the Settings box, scroll down to the Multimedia section. Clear the following boxes.
• a. Play animations in Web pages
• b. Play sounds in Web pages
• c. Play videos in Web pages
• d. Show pictures
4. Click Apply.
Speed browsing by turning off the graphics in Internet Explorer.
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3. Send E-Mail Using Distribution Lists
If you're sending an e-mail to multiple people, create a distribution list instead of listing each recipient separately. Messages are sent faster and more efficiently when you're using a distribution list. Your company may have established procedures for creating mailing lists. If not, learn how to create a distribution list in Outlook.
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4. Work Offline Using Cached Exchange Mode in Outlook
Even if you lose your network connection, you can continue to working in Outlook if you're using Cached Exchange Mode. With Cached Exchange Mode, a copy of your mailbox is stored on your computer. This copy provides quick access to your data and is frequently updated with the mail server. If you work offline, whether by choice or due to a connection problem, your data is still...
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