Hi OICURMT
thanks for the reply. I can see when I follow the provided link that this cache feature is provided for when you are using a PC as a server. That's not the case with mine.
Basically, my internet was very slow to the point where even youtube vids would pause and await a catch up. I can download a test file from the Bigpond home page, and see that my download speed was initially (before any tweaks) ranging from as low as 14kbps up to 40 or 50 kbps, - clearly not good !
But I have some subscriptions to a couple of investment houses which send me videos from time to time that literally play for a second or two and then pause for 10 seconds, then play for another couple of seconds then pause again etc etc. It makes them impossible to watch usefully.
So, I wanted to see how I could speed up my PC generally, and specifically whilst downloading stuff from the internet.
I did a few checks like chkdsk, defrag, and some other simple things that I found on the internet. I also found a freebie called TCPOptimizer, which
had a profound effect. The download speed of the same file has now ranged from 140kbps to as high as 450kbps - a staggering improvement. Although I still don't uderstand why there is such a huge variation in the speeds I can achieve. I suppose it must be affected by other users at busy times etc.
Anyway, I was wanting to know if there was a cache program that might help with performance generally. There is a program called CACHEMAN, which you can try for 30 days before you have to pay. But I thought for sure that someone here would be able to recommend a good freebie.
Anyway, now you know where I'm coming from. Any other thoughts anyone?
Cheers
