If you have any Favorite Connection tweaks to make your connection faster feel free to share.. ~DP Cannot confrim ALL 5 of the Following "Faster Connection Tweaks" (Only tried #1, 2 and 3 which fixed my slow connection) but may be worth a try. 1. First culprit is to ensure you have the latest network drivers. then try the following if still having slow connection. 2. Change hosts file (C:\Windows\System32\drivers) without # to: 127.0.0.1 localhost ::1 localhost 3. Turn Off "Background Intelligent Transfer Service" (wireless connection) net stop BITS /y >nul 2>&1 sc config BITS start= demand >nul 2>&14. Reduce Unnecessary Usage of Packet Data by Windows 8 Apps Turn off the live tile (use internet every time you connect) News, Finance, Travel, Facebook apps etc. 5. Adjust Network Bandwidth limit (Set QoS packet scheduler to 0%) Start > Run Type gpedit.msc in the box A window named Group Policy will open Click on Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler A list will open on the right side. Double click on Limit Reversible Bandwidth Now, a box will open, tick on Enable option Set the Bandwidth limit (%) as 0%.(While in browsing session the browser takes 20% of the speed to avoid this set the band width as zero) Click on Apply followed by OK