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  • Sky_RichSky_Rich Member Posts: 3,837
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    I have suggested to the 'suits' that there should be a comprehensive sticky thread on this to enable everyone to optimize their computer. So far I haven't heard back from them. elsa (under-cover as woof)
    Posted by _Woof_
    Hi Woof.

    we will be looking at doing something similar to this very soon. unfortunately the thread you suggested contained some content we didn't really want 'sticking'. that just means a little work on our part - but we'll get it up soon.

    thanks.
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  • _Woof__Woof_ Member Posts: 21
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    In Response to Re: quick question : Hi Woof. we will be looking at doing something similar to this very soon. unfortunately the thread you suggested contained some content we didn't really want 'sticking'. that just means a little work on our part - but we'll get it up soon. thanks.
    Posted by Sky_Rich
    I know you said you would action this and I'm sure you will Rich.

    These posts appear all the time though. Whether a help-yourself post will do any good is debateable though.........sometimes it's just easier to moan about it rather than put it right.
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  • loonytoonsloonytoons Member Posts: 4,270
    edited March 2010
    i cant play more than 2 games simultaneously, but thats just my computer, i use google chrome and i clear cookies etc every day, this takes 1 minute, i also defrag my computer every week the c drive and the g drive, this takes about 30 mins, i also rearrange items on my drive and this takes 15mins each week, and i have very few problems, and im no computer buff lol.
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  • BowieBoyBowieBoy Member Posts: 266
    edited March 2010
    got the who sky package been brill and very helpful when i call with any questions, great service
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  • stokefcstokefc Member Posts: 7,831
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    All this because "The Shed" idiots mucked your game up :( I hear dongles are good but i reckon you have a small one,  might not be a good option
    Posted by MrMagooo
    back to magooo pu  n1
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  • nirvana29nirvana29 Member Posts: 489
    edited March 2010

    sorry dont know anything about prviders, funny thread lol.

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  • TRIP5TRIP5 Member Posts: 3,618
    edited March 2010
    I pay £17.50 Per Month for Sky Wireless Broadband apparently I have to pay this rather than get the free version as Sky said my local exchange hadn't been upgraded. (I also get the full Sky package phone, sports, movies...)

    I always thought it was slow for BB so when Elsa posted the broadband spped test link I thought Ohh, i'll have a go at that! It turns out my upload speed is a mere 0.2mb/s and my download speed is a lowley 0.5mb/s - to say I feel ripped off is an understatement!!!

    After checking other providers in the area (the website allows you to do this Webby) everysingle one was over 3mb/s faster,,and Virgin are 9.1mb/s!

    Needless to say I will be changing providers forthwith but I wouldnt have known what the problem was had it not been for Elsa...To find the site google top 10 broadband speed test...Defo worth a look!!

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  • pod1pod1 Member Posts: 4,377
    edited March 2010
    i got the  phone , sky tv, hd and broadband for 24 quid using google chrome since nov and never had a problem since. gl in  sorting out problem, was annoying when i was getting disconnected last year.
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  • scotty77scotty77 Member Posts: 4,970
    edited March 2010
    BE Broadband.  They use a different technology to all the main players to give you faster speeds and a more reliable connection.

    The prices are competitive and the CS are great.

    They use the same network as O2 broadband.
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  • elsadogelsadog Member Posts: 5,677
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    I pay £17.50 Per Month for Sky Wireless Broadband apparently I have to pay this rather than get the free version as Sky said my local exchange hadn't been upgraded. (I also get the full Sky package phone, sports, movies...) I always thought it was slow for BB so when Elsa posted the broadband spped test link I thought Ohh, i'll have a go at that! It turns out my upload speed is a mere 0.2mb/s and my download speed is a lowley 0.5mb/s - to say I feel ripped off is an understatement!!! After checking other providers in the area (the website allows you to do this Webby) everysingle one was over 3mb/s faster,,and Virgin are 9.1mb/s! Needless to say I will be changing providers forthwith but I wouldnt have known what the problem was had it not been for Elsa...To find the site google top 10 broadband speed test...Defo worth a look!! x
    Posted by TRIP5
    Just tested my BB speed and it's running a bit slower than usual at 9.2 download and .8 upload. There are 3 BT users all within 200 yds of me getting a max of 3.2 and .4. If they are playing on sky they have problems.

    My wireless BB package costs £13.50 pm including a full internet security package and virus scan. Oh! and I have free uk landline calls 24/7 too.
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  • oynutteroynutter Member Posts: 4,773
    edited March 2010
    hi elsa---I have got an acer computer, it has the hard drive split in two, (drive c, and drive D), they are both the same size, but drive d is not used at all, and sits there empty. I was just wondering whether performance would be better if I made drive D smaller and put more space in drive C. Perhaps you could tell me whether or not this would affect processor speed, or ram--thanks, pat pat
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  • donkeyplopdonkeyplop Member Posts: 3,795
    edited March 2010
    ive been having alot of timeout problems of late so i tried hooking up a cable to my wireless router.

    my mbps is now twice as fast as my wireless mbps!!!

    result :)

    i also prefere bt broadband to skys!!! (sorry)
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  • oynutteroynutter Member Posts: 4,773
    edited March 2010
    n1 donkey--yeh--It's silly to use a wireless router if your computer is near the socket for the broadband---just plug it in the socket---much more reliable, and far less chance of errors occuring
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  • elsadogelsadog Member Posts: 5,677
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    hi elsa---I have got an acer computer, it has the hard drive split in two, (drive c, and drive D), they are both the same size, but drive d is not used at all, and sits there empty. I was just wondering whether performance would be better if I made drive D smaller and put more space in drive C. Perhaps you could tell me whether or not this would affect processor speed, or ram--thanks, pat pat
    Posted by oynutter
    Oy Oy M8

    Haven't got a clue. I know about BB cos I had a business selling it but I'm not a computer expert. Sounds a bit drastic to me TBH.

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  • fingers615fingers615 Member Posts: 154
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    hi elsa---I have got an acer computer, it has the hard drive split in two, (drive c, and drive D), they are both the same size, but drive d is not used at all, and sits there empty. I was just wondering whether performance would be better if I made drive D smaller and put more space in drive C. Perhaps you could tell me whether or not this would affect processor speed, or ram--thanks, pat pat
    Posted by oynutter
    Hi nutter. I know u didnt ask me but, changing the drive size will not make any difference to your speed. Upgrade your ram or your processor if you need a bit more speed mate. I would say " i hope this helps" but i wont.
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  • NoseyBonkNoseyBonk Member Posts: 6,184
    edited March 2010
    I've been with Nildram since 2006-ish and had very few problems. Since joining Sky Poker in 2009 the only problems I've had with the site were when it was suffering a major 'documented' outage. None of this timeout/lag stuff I read about most days, although saying that I don't multi-table. My PC is quite low-spec'd compared to most (P4 2.8Ghz, 2Gb RAM, XP Pro) but it is VERY 'clean'.
    I have said in previous posts how hard it is to troubleshoot these web-based apps - so many contributory factors! Nightmare to be honest!
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  • bennydip2bennydip2 Member Posts: 2,093
    edited March 2010
    hi webby  ..Im with Orange  ..13 quid ..dont know if thats a good price or not  BUT  the service is brilliant .... Ive been with them  since they took over F/S  ..hardly ever need them  but the service ive had is always A1 .......glk mate
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  • oynutteroynutter Member Posts: 4,773
    edited March 2010
    cheers lads--thought it probably would'nt help--cant really multi table here--no probs on other sites tho---roll on the download---I blame brown sauce
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  • namesb0ndnamesb0nd Member Posts: 402
    edited March 2010
    i'm using BT,have been for about a year and have never disconnected
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  • TRIP5TRIP5 Member Posts: 3,618
    edited March 2010
    In Response to Re: quick question:
    In Response to Re: quick question : Just tested my BB speed and it's running a bit slower than usual at 9.2 download and .8 upload. There are 3 BT users all within 200 yds of me getting a max of 3.2 and .4. If they are playing on sky they have problems. My wireless BB package costs £13.50 pm including a full internet security package and virus scan. Oh! and I have free uk landline calls 24/7 too.
    Posted by elsadog
    Not it's usual 11+ mb/s then Elsa...How on earth are you & Mrs Elsa Woof managing??...lol

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