Google coming to a Starbucks Coffee near you

 

 Coffee connoisseur? Internet addict? We have great news for you! Google has announced it will be teaming up with Starbucks to bring faster WiFi to all of their 7,000 locations. This transition from AT&T to Google means browsing speeds up to 10x faster, and even 100x faster in Google Fiber cities. That’s right, no more waiting 5 minutes to load one page! 

Google has begun the rollout this month, but the entire transition is expected to take up to 18 months. Wondering if Google has hit your favorite Starbucks yet? Once you see the “Google Starbucks” SSID, you’ll be able to expect improved browsing speeds.

8 Steps for Increasing Your Internet Browsing Speed

If you’re one of the many people who use a high speed internet connection but undergo slow browsing speeds, follow these steps to help speed up your connection:

1. Install an antivirus program and remember to scan your computer on a regular basis. Don’t forget to make sure the software is up-to-date!

2. Use an Adware removal tool to get rid of unwanted advertising banners.

3.  Scan your computer with a spyware removal program, and do so frequently. This will block software from collecting information from your computer.

4.  Delete any temporary files, cookies, and browsing history.

5.  Make sure the security settings on your browser are set to default

6.  Disable all unverified add-ons. 

7.  Deactivate the background intelligent transfer service if you are using a wireless connection.

8.  Keep your internet browser updated and check for new updates regularly.