Showing posts with label speed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label speed. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Vodacom 3G versus MWEB ADSL speed and latency
Vodacom 3G versus MWEB ADSL speed and latency
UPDATE: I have since upgraded my ADSL package to a 1Mbps line and speedtest.net latency is now closer to 20 ms...
My MWEB ADSL line is pretty trusty, but it has been offline at some inconvenient moments, so I signed up for the 2GB + 2GB 3G special from Vodacom.
I picked Vodacom specifically because I know that the Vodacom 3G coverage on my BlackBerry is particularly good in my area, the 2GB of night owl data is a nice value add and it just makes my billing simpler (being with Vodacom already).
I was expecting 3G to be much faster than my 384 Kbps ADSL connection, and it is by miles, so no surprise there. But, I was also expecting the latency on my ADSL line to be much lower than on the 3G and it’s not! Not that I’m complaining at all – I’m super impressed/happy that Vodacom 3G is so much faster than my ADSL connection and the latency is lower or matched at worst. It’s wireless and a completely suitable ADSL replacement (see the speed test results below).
Skype (with video) call quality is improved dramatically and it becomes a pleasure to watch YouTube videos on 3G instead of ADSL (more waiting than watching). I am not much of a gamer though, so I haven’t tested online gaming performance, but I would expect the 3G connection to beat the pants off my ADSL on this front too (based on the far superior Skype call quality on 3G).
Anyway, I’ve got to say a big thanks to Vodacom on this one – The R149 a month is a steal for this truly excellent connection - I am a very satisfied customer and no sweat if the Vodacom network ever goes down – I still have ADSL…
I should just add a disclaimer that 3G performance will vary, depending on your location and network coverage but Vodacom 3G really works great at my place!
MWEB ADSL speedtest.net results*
Vodacom 3G speedtest.net results*
MWEB ADSL MyBroadBand speed test results (international)*
Vodacom 3G MyBroadBand speed test results (international)*
MWEB ADSL MyBroadBand speed test results (local / South Africa)*
Vodacom 3G MyBroadBand speed test results (local / South Africa)*
*Tests were repeated more than once and images were picked to show trends. Yes, I know this is not scientific, but it doesnt take a rocket scientist to see that the 3G really pumps!
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Friday, December 23, 2016
10 Time Saving Shortcuts Tricks Part 1 Speed Up Tedious Tasks
10 Time Saving Shortcuts Tricks Part 1 Speed Up Tedious Tasks
Important Key combinations to do some important tasks without go through long menus. Boost your working efficiency to doing some tedious task on your PC. Microsoft windows have a lot of shortcuts key combination, but it is not possible to remember all shortcuts. therefore I am providing selected shortcuts To make an impression on your boss, coworkers and friends.
SHIFT + F3
You have just finished typing a long paragraph without look up on the screen, and when you seen on the screen. You Amaze and realize that Caps Lock is ON.
Now what are you doing ?
Choose long way and typing all out again. Stop..... and try this.
Just select the text or paragraph, hold down the shift key and press F3 key to return text to capitalize the first letter of every word, press the shortcut again to all lower case and again hit the shortcut to return to upper case. This trick work in microsoft word and powerpoint. dont work in notepad.
SPACEBAR
Can you use mouse wheel to scroll a webpage or ebook for reading. Just STOP and use SPACEBAR to go down the screen and hit SHIFT + SPACEBAR to go up the screen. This is right time to replace your mouse wheel to SPACEBAR.
Window Key (
) + 1,2,3....
Are you working on multiple programs simultaneously in windows ? If, Yes then this shortcut is very useful for you. first of all open all program on which you want to work concurrently. they all applications are shown in taskbar at bottom.
Now hold the key and press 1 to open the first program from the left hand side on the taskbar. Press + 2 to open second program and so on.
key and press 1 to open the first program from the left hand side on the taskbar. Press + 2 to open second program and so on.Note: Dont use NumLock Keys, they dont work.
Note: Pinned program in taskbar also considerable as an open program.
CTRL + SPACEBAR
Some time you need to copy text content from web and other sources and paste it into microsoft word to do your job. But problem is, "How to remove unwanted formatting like web links, bold, Italic, Underline, or any color combination." The solution is, "Select text content and remove all formatting by using CTRL + SPACEBAR."
CTRL + 1,2,3.....
This shortcut is useful for who, that work on multiple tabs in browser like Chrome, Firefox, IE etc. In Browser all Tabs are numbered from left to right by 1,2,3 and so on. Use this shortcut for switching between tabs in browser. Just think you work on first tab of your browser and want to go on fifth tab, press CTRL + 5 to go to on fifth tab.
ALT+ TAB
The simplest way to switching among multiple applications during working on PC. Use ALT + TAB key combination. When you press ALT + TAB, a short window will appear. then just hold down the ALT key and press TAB key alternatively to switching between windows. Use more variation of this shortcut using ALT + CTRL + TAB and + TAB.
+ TAB.Window Key () + Arrow Keys
Useful shortcut for onscreen open windows management. window management means you can adjust open windows according to your requirement. This is mainly useful when you need to compare to documents.
To adjust open browser(or any window) in left side Just hold down the window key and press left arrow key.To adjust another window screen in right side hold down the window key and press right arrow key.
You can also use + UP arrow key for maximize the window and use + DOWN arrow key to minimize the current window.
+ UP arrow key for maximize the window and use + DOWN arrow key to minimize the current window.F2 Key
What are you think about F2 key ? Just Rename selected file. No, It is more than to rename a selected file.
For example : you have captured a lot of photos with your new camera and than transfer all photos into your computer. they all photos have default name like DSC34823 that you dont like. now you want to rename all photos.
Can you rename all photos one by one. STOP and do this -
Select All photos that you want to rename than press F2 key and type a name that you want to seen after rename and press ENTER. now all photos have your type name as a prefix and use integer as a postfix.
Window Key () + plus sign (+)
Commonly all smart phone user swap two finger to Zoom In or Zoom Out screen. If you want to do this task on computer than what you do? Now use + Plus Sign or Minus Sign ( + +) to Enlarge your display screen or reduce it.
+ Plus Sign or Minus Sign ( + +) to Enlarge your display screen or reduce it.
CTRL + K
Some time you want to connect a word to web using hyperlink. when you build a hypertext, many time you search how to add hyperlink, but you unable to find the option to create hyperlink. CTRL + K is a shortcut to add or remove hyperlink on a selected text.
Well these are my some best time saving shortcuts which are very helpful for me, and I’m sure it will helpful for you too. They’ll shortcuts change your working experience.
What other Shortcuts do you use for saving your time ? I would exciting to read your experience in comments.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
Vodacom 4G LTE data network speed test results
Vodacom 4G LTE data network speed test results
I have been entrusted with a gorgeous Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE handset from Vodacom to put their new LTE data network (also referred to as 4G) to the test. Here are the results of my initial speedtest.net tests conducted in the Emmarentia area, Johannesburg, South Africa....Note that the signal strength indicator dropped to 3/4 bars during the 4G/LTE test so I will need to find a location where I can get full strength and then retest to reveal the full potential of the Vodacom LTE network. (Update: I have since located an area with full Vodacom 4G signal and I actually achieved less impressive results than with 75% signal, but I will keep scouting...)
None the less, I am already impressed by the speed on offer by the Vodacom LTE data network in spite of not having full signal - LTE download test results are 46% faster than HSDPA and LTE upload test results are an amazing 432% faster than HSDPA (at the same location).
You can also get a feel for every day Vodacom LTE performance here or get Vodacom LTE network tips here.
Vodacom 4G/LTE speedtest.net results, Emmarentia, Johannesburg
Vodacom HSDPA/3G speedtest.net results, Emmarentia, Johannesburg
For what its worth, I got about 2.5Mbps download and 1Mbps upload on Vodacom LTE with 1 bar of signal strength, so network performance is better on full signal HSDPA than average / low signal LTE.
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