Hi.

My internet speed has dropped badly and I am not sure what's the reason. I'll try to figure it out, and if it stays like, this, I'll obviously try calling the ISP.

I'm using a Scientific Atlanta router. I wonder, how would I know, if someone's stealing my wireless? It has a password and I was told it's safe against neighbours. Well, that's what the tech guy said when he set it up.

Any ideas on what could be slowing the internet speed dramatically?

2nd question:
I've been using 2 different computers on the same internet connection, and HP dv600 Windows Vista laptop is way slower compared to another PC with Windows XP, which has similar hardware specs. There is an extreme difference when browsing internet. The response time difference is huge even on very light websites.

I did not find anything that could help me on google.

Thanks in advance.