I just upgraded my internet service from 1.5 mbps to 7.0 mbps. I
called tech support because I felt my computer is still running slow.
The tech support says I may need a get new computer to be compatible
with the 7.0 mbps.
I purchased my computer in July 2004. How often should one buy a new
computer?
I heard that company A's service is faster than company B's. What do
you think about that?
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With all due respect to tech support - they're wrong.
Your four year old computer should be able to keep up just fine with
a 7 megabit connection. Heck, 10 or 15 years ago it wasn't uncommon for
slower computers on a faster 10 megabit Ethernet connection without
problems.
Let's look at what might really be happening.
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