[Cialug] tool to check hardware and internet connection?

[kristau]

Slowness is too generic a description. There are many, many things that can
cause slowness both at the hardware level and at the network level.
Questions:
- When you power on the system, how long does it take before you get to a
usable desktop?
- Once at a usable desktop, how long does it take to launch programs that
don't require a network connection?
- When browsing, how long does it take to load your most commonly visited
Web sites?

If you suspect network speed, try the following:
1) Power off every device which uses your Internet connection.
2) Power cycle your router and/or cable modem (both if you have both). Wait
about 5 minutes for the cable modem to reconnect.
3) Power up just one computer and visit a speed test site. Run the speed
test several times and average out the results. How does that result
compare to the speed promised by Mediacom?

Another option: con one of us CIALUG nerds into coming over for a
troubleshooting session. Bribes are encouraged. :D
 On May 18, 2013 1:45 PM, "Rob Miller" <robarooney at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there a tool that can check my hardware and my internet connection to
> give me an idea if the slowness is caused by old hardware / insufficient
> memory or by Mediacom?
>
> I use a Dell Dimension e510 with 1 GB of memory and Windows Vista. I also
> have Ubuntu 12.04 in a dual boot configuration. Either side of the house
> seems slow.
>
> I read an article at Tom's Hardware (can't find the link) that said my
> video card might be too slow.
>
> Thanks.
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