Minhard Photography

Pelantikan DPRD Kab. Minut - Michael Dotulong, SH

2011-05-24T18:14:00.000-07:00

Dragonfly Photograph (free eBook!)

2011-04-06T21:46:00.000-07:00

Sebuah eBook yang ditulis oleh Vic Berardi, seorang fotografer elang, capung, and bunga-bunga liar.

eBook setebal 18 halaman ini akan memberi pelajaran kepada kita tetantang:

Peralatan apa yang Anda butuhkan, mengapa Anda membutuhkannya, dan mengapa bahkan sebuah kamera point-and-shoot dapat cukup baik untuk mendapatkan foto capung yang bagus
Bagaimana cara memastikan Anda mendapatkan foto paling tajam yang mungkin didapat, sementara menemukan keseimbangan yang baik antara depth of field, aperture dan shutter speed
Cara untuk mendapatkan eksposur yang baik, dan manfaat dari kondisi pencahayaan tertentu
Cara membuat komposisi capung yang memuaskan
Mengapa penting untuk memahami perilaku dan biologi dari capung
Dimana dapat mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang capung (dengan daftar bacaan yang disarankan)

eBook dapat di download di: Dragonfly Photograph

Sara Island

2010-05-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

Pulau Sara, Kabupaten Kep. Talaud

Acel

2010-05-29T09:23:00.000-07:00

Alfi & Lia

2010-05-29T08:25:00.000-07:00

Berry & Pingkan

2010-05-29T08:07:00.000-07:00

Fotografi Makro - 1

2010-05-29T07:52:00.000-07:00

PAKET POSTWEDDING (HONEYMOON)

2010-05-09T10:22:00.001-07:00

The Exotic
1 Album Wedding Book Exclusive 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Cetak Ukuran 50 x 60 cm Berikut Frame Sebanyak 2 Buah
Gratis Sewa Stand Frame untuk Gallery pada saat Resepsi 2 buah
Free Make Up & Hair Do
Gratis Sewa Baju pengantin 1 Stel (gaun & jas) plus aksesoris
Camera format IR dan Normal
Data CD file foto

PRICE : Rp 4.500.000,-(belum termasuk akomodasi, transportasi serta fee entry lokasi)

PAKET PREWEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

2010-05-09T10:20:00.001-07:00

1. The Natural
1 Album Exclusive (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
1 Lbr Cetak Ukuran 50 x 60 cm Berikut Frame Sebanyak 1 Buah
BONUS :
Free Make Up & Hair Do
Data CD file foto
PRICE : Rp 2.200.000,-

2. The Legend
1 Album Wedding Book Exclusive 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
1 Lbr Cetak Ukuran 50 x 60 cm Berikut Frame Sebanyak 2 Buah
BONUS :
Gratis Sewa Stand Frame untuk Gallery pada saat Resepsi 2 buah
Free Make Up & Hair Do
Gratis Sewa Baju pengantin 1 Stel (gaun & jas) plus aksesoris
Camera format IR dan Normal
Data CD file foto
PRICE : Rp 3.500.000,-

PAKET WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

2010-05-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

PAKET WEDDING
1. The Wedding Day
Foto Liputan : 1 Album Liputan (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Studio : 1 Album Exclusive Studio (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Data CD file foto

Bonus :
Foto 20R (50x60cm) dengan Frame 1 buah
1 Camera 3CCD Video Shooting dalam bentuk DVD 1 keping
PRICE : Rp 2.500.000,-

2. The Wedding Ring
Foto Liputan : 1 Album Liputan (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Studio : 1 Album Wedding Book Exclusive 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Candid : 1 Album Candid (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Data CD file foto

Bonus :
Foto 20R (50x60cm) dengan Frame 1 buah
Foto Canvas (50x60cm) dengan Frame Deluxe 1 buah
Foto Studio di lokasi untuk pengantin & keluarga
1 Camera 3CCD Video Shooting dalam bentuk DVD 1 keping
2 fotografer
PRICE : Rp 4.500.000,-

3. The Romantic Wedding
Foto Liputan : 1 Album Exclusive (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Studio : 1 Album Exclusive Studio (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Prewedding : 1 Album Wedding Book Exclusive 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Bonus Free Entry 2 Lokasi Prewedding
Data CD file foto

Bonus :
Foto 20R (50x60cm) dengan Frame 1 buah
Foto Canvas (50x60cm) dengan Frame 1 buah
Foto Studio di lokasi untuk pengantin & keluarga
Gratis Make up & Hair do untuk Foto Prewedding Indoor/Outdoor
Gratis Sewa Baju pengantin 1 Stel (gaun & jas) plus aksesoris
Gratis Sewa Stand Frame untuk Foto Prewedding sebanyak 2 buah
1 Camera 3CCD Video Shooting dalam bentuk DVD 1 keping
* 3 Fotografer & 1 Videografer untuk Wedding day
PRICE : Rp 6.500.000,-

4. The Gold Ring
Foto Liputan : 1 Wedding Book Exclusive 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Studio : 1 Wedding Book Exclusive Studio 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Prewedding : 1 Wedding Book Exclusive PreWedding 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Foto Candid : 1 Album Candid (kulit/wood/acrylic) 20 x 30 cm (Anti Gores)
Bonus Free Entry 4 Lokasi Prewedding
Data CD file foto

Bonus :
Foto 20R (50x60cm) dengan Frame 1 buah
Foto Canvas (50x60cm) dengan Frame 1 buah
Foto Studio di lokasi untuk pengantin & keluarga
Gratis Make up & Hair do untuk Foto Prewedding Indoor/Outdoor
Gratis Sewa Baju pengantin 1 Stel (gaun & jas) plus aksesoris
Gratis Sewa Stand Frame untuk Foto Prewedding sebanyak 2 buah
Multi Camera 3CCD Video Shooting dalam bentuk DVD 2 keping
Shooting with Jimmy Jib Chrane 7M pada resepsi
* 3 Fotografer & 4 Videografer untuk Wedding day
PRICE : Rp 8.500.000,-

TV Promo Beyond Marketing

2010-04-28T05:50:00.000-07:00

Motion Graphic-TV Promo Program TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere.

Ini adalah Video. Klik link diatas untuk melihat video TV Promo tersebut.

TVC Nyong Nona Manado

2010-04-28T05:43:00.000-07:00

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Iklan TV (TVC) Nyong Nona Manado, dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere.
Iklan ini ditayangkan di PacificTV Manado 2008

IDStation TATV

2010-04-28T05:11:00.000-07:00

Motion Graphic-Identity Station sebagai pembuka Identitas TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere

Obb_Hardy_Warna Warni

2010-04-28T04:54:00.000-07:00

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Motion Graphic-Opening Break Bumper sebagai pembuka Program TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere
Warna-Warni adalah program Variety Show di TATV 2006 - 2008 untuk segment Wanita/Kaum Ibu 17+

OBB Kuis Rame Banget

2010-04-28T04:47:00.000-07:00

Motion Graphic-Opening Break Bumper sebagai pembuka Program TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere.
Kuis Rame Banget merupakan program TV Quiz / Game Show yang ditayangkan di TATV 2006 - 2008.
Producer : Hardy Minhard Kindangen

OBB Tatap Muka

2010-04-28T04:42:00.000-07:00

Motion Graphic-Opening Break Bumper sebagai pembuka Program TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere.
Program Tatap Muka adalah Variety Show yang ditayangkan di TATV Solo

Obb Ngaso

2010-04-27T05:52:00.000-07:00

Motion Graphic-Opening Break Bumper sebagai pembuka Program TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere.
Ngaso adalah program dengan konsep News Variety Show yang ditayangkan di TATV

EVENT OFF AIR

2010-04-26T03:57:00.000-07:00

KONSER MUSIK ROMANTIC MOMENT SIMPATIZONE WITH ARI LASSO
Stadion Sriwedari Solo, April 2007. Dihadiri oleh 15.000 orang, dengan 60.000 Watt Sound System, 120.000 Watt Lighting, Ari Lasso tampil memukau penggemarnya di Kota Solo. Event ini diselenggarakan oleh TATV bersama Telkomsel sebagai Sponsor Utama.

AJANG KREATIFITAS ANAK
Event Off Air yang diselenggarakan pada Desember 2006 melibatkan anak-anak mulai dari Play Group, TK dan SD se Solo dengan berbagai kegiatan lomba seperti lomba mewarnai, lomba menggambar, dsb.

BAPONTAR STYLE
Megamall Manado, 2005

DEMO MASAK ROSEBRAND
Solo Square, 2006

FESTIVAL BAND PELAJAR
Solo Square, 2006

REVLON MOONLET
Megamall Manado, 2005

ENJOY JAKARTA

Megamall Manado, 2005

TELKOMSEL MOBILE

Megamall Manado, 2005

LAUNCHING SUZUKI ESTILO

SOLO SQUARE

SIMPEDES BRI WITH KATON BAGASKARA

@ SOLOSQUARE

SOLO CAR FREE DAY - SLIM YOUR BODY MUSTIKA RATU

Event Mobil Panggung

Below The Line

2010-04-25T03:12:00.000-07:00

BILLBOARD PREMIERE
Billboard adalah salah satu alat promosi yang sangat digemari dalam dunia periklanan di Indonesia. Hal tersebut terlihat dari semakin tingginya permintaan pasar terhadap periklanan jenis ini, sehingga mengakibatkan banyaknya perusahaan-perusahaan baru yang bermunculan untuk merambah pasar billboard. Hal tersebut terjadi karena selain dapat menghasilkan daya tarik yang luar biasa terhadap pencitraan brand dan image produk, billboard juga memberikan prestise yang tinggi terhadap image suatu perusahaan yang mempromosikan iklannya melalui media billboard.

BANDO JALAN

Merupakan Billboard yang kontruksi dan penempatannya membentang jalan seperti sebuah bando.

BILBOARD TRI-VISION
Merupakan Billboard yang dapat menampilkan tiga design yang dapat berputar berganti-gantian.

NEON BOX

Neon Box adalah salah satu dari bagian publikasi yang berfungsi untuk mempromosikan, mengenalkan, mengingatkan produk yang terpampang pada neon box. Neon box merupakan sejenis billboard yang memiliki space kosong ditengahnya yang diisi dengan lampu neon untuk memberi penerangan. Alat ini sangat berguna sebagai alat promosi baik pada waktu siang maupun malam hari. Bahan yang digunakan dalam pembuatannya adalah backlit, vinnyl outdoor, acrylic, colibrite dan ultralon. Untuk bentuk dan desainnya dapat disesuaikan dengan pesanan.

PANEL NEON

Model - Fashion Beauty

2010-04-24T20:38:00.000-07:00

LARGE FORMAT

2010-04-20T04:22:00.000-07:00

BALIHO Ukuran 8x4M

TRI-VISSION BILLBOARD

Spesification
* Ukuran Space Iklan : Menggunakan ukuran Premiere atau Bulletin.
* Material : Sticker Backlit High Res, 8 Colour.* Pipa Pancang : Yes or No
* Konstruksi kerangka : Canel “C”, Galvanis, Aluminium Base.
* Motor Penggerak : Panasonic.
* 4 Lampu Halogen 300W atau 2 HVIT 250W / 1 Sisi.
Benefit
* Menghadirkan tiga pesan sekaligus dalam satu billboard.
* Lebih terkesan atraktif dibandingkan billboard frontlit atau backlit.
* Memberikan kesinambungan pesan iklan selama periode satu tahun.
* Didesain menggunakan Catwalk dibagian bawah Billboard.
* Digunakan untuk jangka waktu yang lama (durable).
* Memastikan dominansi pada area tertentu.
* Menguatkan nama dan image produk (brand awareness).
* Memberikan tingkat frekuensi target audience yang tinggi.
Distribusi
* Pengguna jalan yang melalui titik lalu-lintas yang padat, seperti jalan utama atau protokol.
* Diatas bangunan atau gedung yang dimanfaatkan sebagai pengganti tiang galvanis.
* Di sekitar lereng bukit di sepanjang jalur luar kota yang menghubungkan antara dua kota.

BALIHO PILKADA DAN PILCALEG

BALIHO DENGAN KONTRUKSI

BILLBOARD DENGAN KONSTRUKSI

DERETAN BALIHO

Majalah Fotografi Digital TheLight Magazine

2010-04-06T21:50:00.000-07:00

TheLight Magazine merupakan salah satu majalah fotografi digital berbahasa Indonesia.

Majalah ini menyajikan interview-interview dengan fotografer-fotografer yang ahli dibidangnya masing-masing sebagai inspirasi dan pemotivasi bagi para pembaca untuk dapat berkreasi lebih baik lagi dalam bidang fotografi.

Yang jelas tak ada ruginya mendownload majalah ini, selain gratis majalah ini juga bisa memberikan pengetahuan dan inspirasi dalam berfotografi. Majalah yang lumayan buat koleksi.

Majalah Fotografi Digital Exposure Magazine

2010-04-06T21:48:00.000-07:00

Exposure Magazine merupakan salah satu majalah fotografi digital berbahasa Indonesia yang bisa di unduh secara gratis di situs resminya: www.exposure-magz.com.

Majalah ini menyajikan cerita-cerita inspiratif dalam fotografi, essay, galeri foto-foto yang dikirimkan oleh pembaca, review produk, dll. yang mungkin akan bermanfaat bagi pembaca.

Yang jelas tak ada ruginya mendownload majalah ini, selain gratis majalah ini juga bisa memberikan pengetahuan dan inspirasi dalam berfotografi. Majalah yang lumayan buat koleksi.

OBB TTC

2010-03-28T04:43:00.000-07:00

Motion Graphic-Opening Break Bumper sebagai pembuka Program TV dikerjakan dengan perpaduan software Adobe Affter Effect and plugins, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Premiere
TTC atau Tengo Tengo Cerita adalah program TV genre Music Show yang ditayangkan di TATV

About Me

2010-01-25T01:02:00.000-08:00

Hardy Minhard Kindangen, ST
Place and born : Manado, May 2, 1975
Religion : Christian
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Married with one child
Address : Jl. Maengket 116, Wanea, Manado.
Tel/Hp : 0431-3438977, 081241240299
Nasionality : Indonesia
Email : hardy_kindangen@yahoo.com, dikdove@gmail.com

II. Personal Atribute :
• Self Motivated
• Proactive
• Fast Learner
• Accurate as well as the sense to make everything better
• Work and communicate well with people (good interpersonal working relationship)
• Work well in group (good in working with other people in a team)

III. Academic Qualification :
-    1994-1996, Institute of Technology Minaesa, Technique of Architecture (not complete)
-    2000-2003, Academy Management Informatic and Computer of Parna Raya, Diploma of Informatic Management.
-    2010, Institute of Technology Minaesa, Technique of Industry, Bachelor of Technique

IV. Courses & Training :

- Couses Linux Advance Networking at UB Pro Manado, 2003.

- Workshop & Training Creative TV Program, Photography, Event Organize, Creative TV Commercial at Yogyakarta, 2007

- In House Training by Richard Buntario, Chairman of Broadcast Design Indonesia about TV Production, TV Rating, TV Marketing at TATV, Solo 2007

V. Skill:

-       Analyzing and problem shooting skill.
-       Organizing TV Program & Event/ Promo Off Air; Concepth, Strategy & Implementation.
-       Organizing people skill
-       Speak both English and Indonesian.
-       PC Literate
-       Cameraman TV Broadcast.
-       SLR Digital Photographic Cameraman.
-       PC Trouble-shooting

VI. Career History :
1. 1999, CV. Gebu Inovasi

Production House, Advertising, Promotion, Event Organize, Integrated System Computers
Design Manager, Creative Director.

2. 2001, PT. Media CityHarvest

Tabloid
Layout and Artistic Supervisor

3. 2002, PT. Televisi Manado Media Perkasa (TVM)

Local North Sulawesi TV Station / Broadcasting.
Assistant Producer Program dan Video Production Editor
Visual Graphic Designer

4. 2003, PacificTV; PT. Pacific Anugerah Televisi

Promo & Graphic Supervisor.
Responsibility :
- Concept
- Preparing Shooting
- Shooting – Directing
- Editing – Offline/ Online

5. 2004, Quick Channel & SuaraTV; PT. Jaringan Data Interaktif Jakarta,

Video Production Editor
Graphic & Promo

6. 2004, TATV Solo; PT. Terang Abadi Televisi

News Editor Supervisor
Graphic & Promo Supervisor,
Producer
Responsibility :
- Concept
- Preparing Shooting
- Shooting – Directing
- Editing – Offline/ Online

7. 2005, Megamall, PT. Megasurya Nusa Lestari

Advertising & Promotion Manager
Responsibility :
- Concept: Exhibitons, Events, Advertising & Media Promotion.
- Stategy
- Production
- Marketing

8. 2005 – 2008, TATV Solo, PT Televisi Terang Abadi

Graphic & Promo
Producer
Team Creative
Event Promotion Manager
Program Manager (Plt)
Responsibility :
- Concept: Thematic Promo On Air, On Air Promo Bumper, Events Promo Off Air.
- Stategy: Proposal, Pitching, Dealing
- Preparing: Artist Management, Venue & Implementation
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Benefits & Compesation tools, Negotiator, Dealing

9. 2008, PacificTV, PT Pacific Anugerah Televisi

Graphic
Producer
Marketing Manager.
Responsibility :
- Concept: Events
- Stategy: Marketing System & Strategy, Proposal, Pitching, Dealing
- Preparing: Artist Management, Venue & Implementation
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools, Negotiator, Dealing

10.2009, BunutTV, Sukabumi, Jawa Barat

Konsultan Operasional Stasiun
Responsibility :
- Concept: Feasebility Studi, Program, Produksi, Promo, Marketing, News
- Stategy: Management System & Management Strategic
- Preparing: SOP
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools

11. 2009, TVSumbawa Barat, NTT

Konsultan Operasional Stasiun
Responsibility :
- Concept: Feasebility Studi, Program, Produksi, Promo, Marketing, News
- Stategy: Management System & Management Strategic
- Preparing: SOP
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools

12. 2010, SulutTV, Sulawesi Utara, PT. Sulut Televisi

Graphic Designer
Producer
Production, Program & Marketing Manager
Responsibility :
- Concept: Events
- Stategy: Marketing System & Strategy, Proposal, Pitching, Dealing
- Preparing: Artist Management, Venue & Implementation
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools, Negotiator, Dealing

13. 2010, TV News Karawang, PT. Pindo Deli

Konsultan Operasional Stasiun
Responsibility :
- Concept: Feasebility Studi, Program, Produksi, Promo, Marketing, News
- Stategy: Management System & Management Strategic
- Preparing: SOP
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools

14. 2010, TV Sorong

Konsultan Operasional Stasiun
Responsibility :
- Concept: Feasebility Studi, Program, Produksi, Promo, Marketing, News
- Stategy: Management System & Management Strategic
- Preparing: SOP
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools

15. 2010, TernateTV, PT. Televisi Ternate Mandiri

Konsultan Operasional Stasiun
Responsibility :
- Concept: Feasebility Studi, Program, Produksi, Promo, Marketing, News
- Stategy: Management System & Management Strategic
- Preparing: SOP
- Production: On Air & Off Air
- Marketing: Marketing System, Benefits & Compesation tools

16. 2010 – skr, TATV Solo, PT Terang Abadi Televisi

Graphic & Promo
Producer
Team Creative
Event & Business Development Manager
Responsibility :
- Concept: Events Promo Off Air, Business Development Stratgic
- Stategy: TV Network and Implimentation
- Preparing: Artist Management, Venue & Implementation, Presentation, Negosiation
- Production: On Air & Off Air, TVPlanting
- Marketing: Benefits & Compesation tools, Negotiator, Dealing

VII. Software Skill Detail :

A. Graphic Design Professional Level :

Adobe Pagemaker
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Ilustrator
Corel Draw
Corel Photo Paint
Macromedia Freehand
Ulead Photo Express
Ulead Photo Impact
Adobe InDesign

B. 2D & 3D Animation Broadcast Level:
1. Macromedia Flash
2. Swish & SwishMax
3. Adobe ImageReady
4. 3D Studio Max
5. Ulead Cool 3D Studio
6. Ulead GIF Animator
7. Poser
8. AliasWaveFront Maya

C. Video Editing Broadcast Level:
1. Adobe Premiere 6.5
2. Adobe Premiere Pro
3. Matrox RTX Extreme
4. Avid Express
5. Canopus Explode Video FX
6. Canous Edius
7. Liquid Edition
8. Ulead Video Studio Pro
9. Pinnacle Studio, Hollywood FX
10. SonicFoundry Vegas
11. TMPGEnc

D. Composition, Visual Effect & Presentation Multimedia Broadcast Level:
1. Adobe After Effect & Plugins
2. Combustion
2. Macromedia Director
3. Swish

E. Internet & Web Design Advance Level:
1. Macromedia Flash
2. Macromedia Dreamweaver
3. FrontPage
4. Joomla

F. Programming & Operation System Advance Level:
1. Visual Basic
2. OS Linux Slackware

VIII.Organisasi

Coordinator Korps Sukarelawan (KSR) PMI Cab. Bitung, 1993
Chief of Contingent Jumbara PMI Tingkat Kab. Daerah Sulawessi Utara, 1992
Chief of Sanggar Teater Tangkasi Bitung, 1994

IX.Current Achievement Higjlight:

1^st Champion Baca Puisi Tingkat Remaja se-GMIM ,1992, 1993
1^st Champion Festival Teater Tingkat Umum se-Sulawesi Utara, 1993
1^st Champion Festival Teater Tingkat SMU se-Sulawesi Utara, 1993
3^rd Champion Lomba Cipta Puisi Tingkat Umum se-Sulawesi Utara tahun 1993

How to Maximize the Speed of Your Internet Connection

2009-01-23T01:48:00.000-08:00

This article describes how to speed up your Internet connection without use of web accelerators, and is geared towards Windows and Internet Explorer.

Steps

1. Check to see if faster internet connections are in your area. Fiber optic and cable internet tend to be faster then DSL and Dial-Up.
2. Do some basic maintenance on your PC. Run Disk Defrag, a scan disk, a virus scan, a malware scan, and clear your recycle bin. An unusually slow Internet connection experience is often the only sign that your computer is infected with viruses or other malware. Delete old files and temporary files. Never allow the free space on your C: drive to be less than 10% of the total size or twice the installed RAM (which ever is larger). A well maintained PC will operate much better than a PC that has never had any maintenance. Google or your local computer repair store should be able to help you with this if you don’t know how.
3. Reset Your Home Network. Sometimes restarting your home network or your router if you have one will drastically increase the speed of your connection.
4. Check your home network equipment in general. If you have multiple computers sharing a connection, make sure all the computers are physically connected to a router or switch, and not just to a hub. Hubs are “dumb” low-level equipment, while routers are capable of prioritizing and directing traffic effectively.
5. Optimize your cache or temporary Internet files. These files improve your Internet connection performance by not downloading the same file over and over. When a web site puts their logo graphic on every page your computer only downloads it when it changes. If you delete the temporary files it must be downloaded again. if you disable the cache, it must be downloaded every time you view a page that uses it. This can be done by opening Internet Explorer, clicking on “Tools” at the top and choosing “Internet Options”. On the General tab, click the “Settings” button next to Temporary Internet Files. Set Check for newer versions to “Automatically”. Set amount of disk space to use to 2% of your total disk size or 512 MB, which ever is smaller. On Firefox, click “Tools” then “Options,” and go to the privacy tab. Then click on the Cache tab within this.
6. If you are using a Wireless router, make sure it doesn’t conflict with a cordless phone or wireless camera. Wireless routers come in three varieties; 802.11 b, g, and n (2.4Ghz) or 802.11 a (5.8Ghz) If you are using a 2.4Ghz Cordless phone and 2.4Ghz Wireless router then your Internet connection speed will slow while you use the cordless phone. The same is true of wireless security cameras. Check on your phone and camera, if it’s 900Mhz then it’s fine. If it says 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz then it could be the cause of your slow connection speed while they’re in use.
7. Call your Internet service provider (ISP). Sometimes you just have bad service. They can usually tell if your connection is substandard without having a technician come to your home. Just be nice and ask.
8. Upgrade your computer. If your computer is slow, it doesn’t matter how fast your Internet connection is, the whole thing will just seem slow. You can only access the Internet as fast as your PC will allow you to.
9. Upgrade your router/firewall equipment. Specifically look into any speed specifications (many older routers are not capable of transmitting to/from the internet faster than 10 Mbps, even though the local ports transmit in 100 Mbps. Also, older routers may be underpowered, so that even though the theoretical speed is 10 Mbps, the processor on the router is too weak to reach maximum speed.
10. Upgrade your router firmware. Check the manufacturer’s web site for firmware downloads for your router. Compare this with your version, and upgrade if necessary. Most routers have web interfaces for managing this, check for any labels on your router specifying default adress, username and password.
11. Replace your old cable modem. Any solid-state electronics will degrade over time due to accumulated heat damage. Your broadband modem will have a harder and harder time ‘concentrating’ on maintaining a good connection as it gets older (signal to noise ratios will go down, and the number of resend requests for the same packet will go up). An after-market cable modem as opposed to a cable-company modem will frequently offer a better connection.
12. Often your connection speed is slow because other programs are using it. To test if other programs are accessing the Internet without your knowing, Click Start, Click Run. Type “cmd” (without quotes). Type “netstat -b 5 > activity.txt”. After a minute or so, hold down Ctrl and press C. This has created a file with a list of all programs using your Internet connection. Type activity.txt to open the file and view the program list. Ctrl Alt Delete and open up the Task Manager. Go to the process menu and delete those processes that are stealing your valuable bandwidth. (NOTE: Deleting processes may cause certain programs to not function properly)
13. After you have tried all this try your connection again and see if it’s running any faster.
14. Check to see somebody else is using the internet on your home network. If somebody is downloading a lot of media from the internet, such a watching video or downloading large files, the host computer is using a lot of bandwidth and the other computers are using the remaining bandwidth.
15. If you are using satelite internet, your internet connection might be altered because of wind, heavy snow, or rain.