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Slowy is a trial version utility designed for Mac users who need to simulate slower internet connections. This application is particularly useful for developers and testers who want to see how their applications perform under various network conditions. Users can easily adjust the speed settings to mimic different bandwidth scenarios, allowing for comprehensive testing and optimization of web applications and services.

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The program features an intuitive interface that allows for quick adjustments, making it accessible even for those with limited technical expertise. Slowy supports various types of network simulations, including 2G, 3G, and 4G speeds, as well as custom configurations. This versatility ensures that users can effectively replicate a wide range of real-world internet environments, enhancing the overall development and testing process.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Mac
Operating System
  • Mac OS X
  • Mac OS X 10.5
  • OS X 10.8
  • Mac OS X 10.7
  • Mac OS X 10.6
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
133
Downloads Last Week
0
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Developer’s Description

By Alberto Gasparin
Real-world connection simulator and bandwidth limiter
Slowy is a tool which simulates custom connection's conditions and limits the network traffic to a specified destination port. It is created for web developers, like me, who need to test a website with a real-world connection, even on a local server. Slowy is an OSX MenuBar app, so it is lightweight and is placed only on the system topbar.Its main features are:- Multiple network presets (5 included)With Slowy you can simulate multiple network conditions. Moreover, the app includes five built-in presets for the most common usecases. The presets included are: 56K, EDGE, 3G, LTE/4G and DSL. - Custom bandwidth limit, latency, packet loss rate and port Each preset has its own settings. You can setup: bandwidth [kbit/s], packet loss rate [%], packet latency [msec] and the destination port. Moreover, you can limit downlink and uplink speeds selectively. Lightweight and unobtrusiveAs Slowy mainly is a GUI for built-in OSX tools, it will occupy only few MB of your RAM and nearly 0% of your CPU. Moreover, Slowy is not a proxy so you do not need to change the address on your browser. Slowy restricts the network traffic only to one portSlowy has the ability to apply the network preset only to the traffic to the selected port. This means that it will not affect other services.
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