My dial up connection has become even more painfully slow lately

My iBook has OK speed when I go online using a wireless connection away from home, but at home where I have no wireless options (in the country, barely on the grid), dial up has become painfully, maddeningly SLOW. Many pages take 2-3 or even 5 minutes to load. ARGH!!
I use Firefox 3.0.6 for my browser and att worldnet is my ISP.
Have pages and online applications just gotten too big recently to use dial up? Is there some way I can check my actual modem speed? Help please!

Hi lisalupa and welcome to Apple Discussions.
Dialup is certainly the slowest internet experience possible and maybe your wireless usage has spoiled you.
You can check you connection speed using the Activity Monitor on your Mac. It is located in Applications / Utilities. You will need to click on the Network tab to view the traffic flow, and that will only show if it is working, with nothing showing once a page has loaded.
Also send your ISP an email, (or check out their website) and ask them what are the speeds one can normally expect for the dial up service you have.
Finally, whilst this may sound counter-intuitive, but emptying your browser's cache could speed things up if it hasn't been emptied for over a month. Otherwise keeping the cache in place should make things quicker if you are returning to a page previously visited.

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Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2
          1 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2 cores
          4 GB RAM
Video Information:
          Intel HD Graphics - VRAM: 288 MB
          NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 512 MB
Audio Plug-ins:
          BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
          AirPlay: Version: 1.9 - SDK 10.9
          AppleAVBAudio: Version: 2.0.0 - SDK 10.9
          iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
Startup Items:
          PACESupport: Path: /Library/StartupItems/PACESupport
System Software:
          OS X 10.9 (13A603) - Uptime: 0 days 7:55:58
Disk Information:
          Hitachi HTS545050B9SA02 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 499.25 GB (290.58 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
          MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898
USB Information:
          Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
          Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
          Apple Inc. iPhone
          Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
          Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
          com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard          (5.7.2)
Problem System Launch Daemons:
          [failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
          [failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
Launch Daemons:
          [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
          [loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist
          [loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.BackupAssistant.daemon.plist
          [failed] com.intego.commonservices.daemon.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.commonservices.icalserver.plist
          [failed] com.intego.netupdate.daemon.plist
          [failed] com.intego.task.manager.daemon.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.daemon.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.scanner.daemon.plist
          [loaded] com.iobit.AMCDaemon.plist
          [loaded] com.paceap.eden.licensed.plist
          [loaded] com.sibelius.sari.plist
          [loaded] PACESupport.plist
Launch Agents:
          [not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist
          [loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist
          [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.backupassistant.agent.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.netupdate.agent.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.task.manager.notifier.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.alert.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.statusitem.plist
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          [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist
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          [failed] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist
          [loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist
          [failed] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist
          [not loaded] com.user.UninstallAD.plist
User Login Items:
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3rd Party Preference Panes:
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          Flash Player
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          Growl
          NetUpdate
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          o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 4.9.1.16010
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          Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1
          OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.3
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          Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20513.0 - SDK 10.6
          FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 11.9.900.170 - SDK 10.6
          Flash Player: Version: 11.9.900.170 - SDK 10.6
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          googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 4.9.1.16010
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Bad Fonts:
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                    /Applications/Intego Backup Assistant.app
          Intego Backup Assistant Uninstall:          Version: 1.0.5 - SDK 10.5
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Time Machine:
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          Auto backup: YES
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               1%          EtreCheck
               0%          Google Chrome
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          94 MB          Google Chrome
          67 MB          Google Chrome Helper
          37 MB          Finder
          37 MB          com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
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          617 MB          Active RAM
          527 MB          Inactive RAM
          893 MB          Wired RAM
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Hardware Information:
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          1 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2 cores
          4 GB RAM
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          AirPlay: Version: 1.9 - SDK 10.9
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System Software:
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Disk Information:
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                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 499.25 GB (290.21 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
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FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
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          [failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
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Launch Daemons:
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          [loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist
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          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.daemon.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.scanner.daemon.plist
          [loaded] com.iobit.AMCDaemon.plist
          [loaded] com.paceap.eden.licensed.plist
          [loaded] com.sibelius.sari.plist
          [loaded] PACESupport.plist
Launch Agents:
          [not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist
          [loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist
          [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.backupassistant.agent.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.netupdate.agent.plist
          [loaded] com.intego.task.manager.notifier.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.alert.plist
          [failed] com.intego.VirusBarrierX6.statusitem.plist
User Launch Agents:
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          [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist
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          [loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist
          [not loaded] com.user.UninstallAD.plist
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          SpeechSynthesisServer
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3rd Party Preference Panes:
          BrowserPlus
          Flash Player
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          o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 4.9.1.16010
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          OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.3
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          Flash Player: Version: 11.9.900.170 - SDK 10.6
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          googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 4.9.1.16010
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          JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Outdated! Update
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Bad Fonts:
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Old applications:
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          BackupAssistantAgent:          Version: 1.1 - SDK 10.5
                    /Library/StartupItems/Intego Backup Assistant/BackupAssistantAgent.app
          Intego Backup Assistant:          Version: 1.1 - SDK 10.5
                    /Applications/Intego Backup Assistant.app
          Intego Backup Assistant Uninstall:          Version: 1.0.5 - SDK 10.5
                    /Applications/Intego Backup Assistant Uninstall.app
          Microsoft AutoUpdate:          Version: 2.3.6 - SDK 10.4
                    /Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MAU2.0/Microsoft AutoUpdate.app
          Network Recording Player:          Version: 2.2.0 - SDK 10.5
                    /Users/pchopz23/Library/Application Support/WebEx Folder/500/Network Recording Player.app
          SLLauncher:          Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5
                    /Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Silverlight/OutOfBrowser/SLLauncher.app
          smcFanControl:          Version: 2.3 - SDK 10.4
                    /Users/pchopz23/Desktop/Files /smcFanControl_2_3/smcFanControl.app
Time Machine:
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          Auto backup: YES
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               4%          Twitter
               3%          WindowServer
               1%          EtreCheck
               0%          notifyd
               0%          com.apple.WebKit.Networking
Top Processes by Memory:
          143 MB          Twitter
          82 MB          Safari
          45 MB          Finder
          33 MB          WindowServer
          29 MB          EtreCheck
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          207 MB          Free RAM
          690 MB          Active RAM
          353 MB          Inactive RAM
          911 MB          Wired RAM
          4.35 GB          Page-ins
          116 MB          Page-outs

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It's ok everyone I changed the URL + URLConnection to a socket and that solved the problem

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Hi,
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If your network connection is throug wireless, please provide as more as details for your problem.
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TechNet Community Support

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Pardon my ignorance. I have scoured the forums and no one seem to touch on the exact subject I am talking about.
I can't seem to update iCloud's calendar via my iPhone's calendar with all connectivity turned on (sync,push,pull,slap whatsoever).
Also, iCal on Mac follows iCloud (sluggishly and not due to connection problem, so i'd nice to have a status bar telling me whether or not it's active and doing some updating) so when I sync iPhone to Mac it becomes a even more confusing situation...
Simplified version:
-Events created on the iphone doesnt get on icloud.
-When iphone is synced with ical on mac and changes are made on Mac, changes are not immediately reflected on iphone unless clicked "sync"
-I just want to view a live ical at all times without going to safari and opening up the web iCal. I want to view a 100% live iCal on the native iCal via iPhone. Like google docs! Is that too much to ask!?
Iphone seemed to have a "push" or "sync in this many minutes" option for iCal, but that seemed like it's only receiving changes, and not send out changes made via phone. Very confusing, very annoying!

Download iTunes using the tab at the top of this page. Then run the update with iTunes closed.

My new IPad 3 cannot connect to WIFI even it has a full bar of the reception. In the same location, my PC and my smart phone get a full bar connection without any issues. How can I do to fix the issues (can I switch to IPad 2)?

My new Ipad 3 cannot connect to WIFI even it has a full bar of reception. In the same location, my Windows 7 PC and Andorid Smart phone can connect to the same WIFI without any issues. How can I fix it? Without WIFI, the WIFI only IPAD is nearly useless. If it cannot be fixed, can I get a replacement for IPad 2?

Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation. If defective, you'll get a replacement.
Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
 Cheers, Tom

HT1212 my i pad has become disabled. it has been said i will have to wipe out everything, which will mean i will lose all of my pictures. there must be another way i can open my i pad!!! I am not able to connect to i tunes which was another choice.

i need help with my i pad which has become disabled. the screen is saying i have to connect with i tunes but that is not possible. i don't want to wipe everything out and lose my pictures. please tell me there is another way to open up my i pad without losing my pictures. thanks for any help!

Sorry, but you'll have to restore it. And if it's running iOS 7 with Find My iPad enabled, you'll have to force it into recovery mode in order to restore it, as explained here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808.
If you have a backup to restore from, that will include your camera roll photos.

My dial up connection has become even more painfully slow lately

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