Why does my PC’s download speed drop even though my internet tests normally?
My other devices get normal internet speeds, and my PC is connected by Ethernet. Earlier today, a speed test showed around 655 Mbps, and the first download worked…
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Why did torrent downloads suddenly stop working on my phone?
I've been downloading torrents on my phone without problems, but starting yesterday they began stopping shortly after they started. I tested both my usual connection and mobile data,…
Why Are My Download Speeds So Slow Even With 1Gb Internet?
I recently upgraded to 1Gb internet, expecting to see a major boost in my download speeds. However, I'm finding that whether I'm downloading from platforms like Battle.net, Steam,…
Why is my PC download speed so slow compared to my PS5?
I recently got a new internet connection, and I'm really frustrated because my PS5 is getting download speeds around 300 Mbps, but my PC is only reaching about…
Am I at risk from a half-downloaded ZIP file?
I was in the process of downloading a ZIP file that I suspect has a virus, but I canceled the download halfway. I'm really worried—can I still get…
Help! I Reinstalled Windows and Can't Download Anything
Hey everyone! I'm not super tech-savvy, but I recently had to format and reinstall Windows because of a corrupted file. Now I'm facing a problem where all my…
Is the PuTTY website down for everyone?
I'm trying to help someone download the latest version of PuTTY, but both official URLs I've tried — the chiark site and putty.software — are unresponsive. Chrome keeps…
Why Does My SSD Showing 100% Usage and Long Response Times?
I've been experiencing a weird issue with my SSD. Whenever I download files, it usually starts out fine, but then the usage shoots up to 100%, and I'm…
Issues with Family Sharing for Procreate Dreams
I'm having trouble accessing Procreate Dreams through Family Sharing. My friend purchased the app and added me to their family group, with Purchase Sharing turned on. Everything seems…
Why Are My Steam and Battle.net Downloads So Slow Even With a Good Connection?
Hey everyone, I'm relatively new to this, but I recently upgraded my internet to 1GB. However, I'm only seeing about 75 Mbps on my repeater according to the…
How Can I Bypass My ISP's Torrent Restrictions?
Hey everyone, I've run into a problem where my ISP has blocked all torrents. Even using a VPN doesn't seem to help, which is puzzling because torrenting typically…
Why is my download speed for Mediafire files so slow?
I'm trying to download a 6.1GB file from Mediafire and it's telling me it will take 2 days at just 30kb/s. This doesn't make sense since I've downloaded…
How can I download games on my school computer without being blocked?
I'm trying to download some games on my school computer, but Windows SmartScreen is preventing me from doing so. I've looked everywhere for solutions but haven't found anything…
Why am I getting a "needs authorization" error when trying to download .exe files?
Every time I try to download .exe files on my new Windows 11 computer using Microsoft Edge, I get an error message saying "Couldn't Download - Needs authorization."…
Why Can't I Download Large Files Over 1GB?
I'm having trouble downloading large .rar files that are around 4GB. At first, everything seems fine, but after about 10 seconds, the download speed drops significantly and the…
Can a PDF on my phone be altered after I download it?
Hi everyone! I really need some help with a situation I'm facing. My employer regularly sends me an email with a link to download my payslip, which comes…
Why is my SSD so slow when updating games on Steam all of a sudden?
I've recently been experiencing a frustrating slowdown with Steam updates. It used to take just a couple of minutes for a 2GB update, but now it can take…