#internet
- Why does my download speed drop when I’m uploading at the same time?
It is often the case that you cannot utilise your connection to its full capacity in both directions. This is a characteristic of TCP, which is the protocol used for most internet applications. TCP is a connection-oriented protocol, which means that it keeps track of whether the packets it sends arrive safely at the…
- How do you convert from kb/s to kB/s?
It can be difficult to distinguish between the two terms ‘kilobits per second’ and ‘kilobytes per second’. A byte consists of 8 bits. You should therefore start by dividing the number of kbit by 8. Next, you need to subtract a percentage for overhead, which varies depending on the type of line. For ADSL, this is…