Getting started is easy. You can read the FAQ on how to get started and the complete United Devices Team Discovery FAQ. This is probably the best way and I definitely recommend this instead of my sketchy instructions! And remember, this isn't the home of Team Discovery, it's just the stats page so don't forget to visit our home at broadbandreports or dslreports.

If you just want a super quick guide, here's what you should do.

1. Go to this page and download the United Devices client.
2. Install the program.
3. Start the program.
4. Now, go to this page and click "Join this team". Now you're a team member!
5. See the Secondary Steps Below.
   
   

Getting started is easy. You can read the FAQ on how to get started and the complete TSC Team Discovery FAQ. This is probably the best way and I definitely recommend this instead of my sketchy instructions! And remember, this isn't the home of Team Discovery, it's just the stats page so don't forget to visit our home at broadbandreports or dslreports.

If you just want a super quick guide, here's what you should do.

1. Go to this page and download the TSC client. If you are using Windows, the first link at the top of this page is what you want to click (it says Windows 98/2000/NT/ME/XP).
2. Install the program.
3. Start the program.
4. In the next window, you will be asked to enter your email address. You need to be connected to the internet while completing this step.
5. Once the program starts, it will start downloading work units which can take some time if you have a slow connection.
6. Now, go to this page and to create your account. It will ask for a node id which can be found at the upper right corner of the program that you downloaded.
7. Next go here to sign in and then here to sign up with Team Discovery. Just click on the image that says "Join Team". You are now a member!
8. Finally, go here and click on "Add node", then on the following page, click "add" by the node(s) you want to add to Team Discovery. Phew!
9. See the Secondary Steps Below.
   
   

1. If you're not already a member of broadbandreports.com/dslreports.com you probably want to signup here. It's free and it's one of the best sites on the net. Especially the forums and the Team Discovery Forum.
2. Sit back and let your computer crunch! You can use your computer as you normally do and you'll notice no difference because the program only works when your computer has nothing better to do.
3. After your first workunit has completed you'll most likely find a welcome message at the Team Discovery Forum the following morning and your stats will start showing up here a day later. You'll find more instructions here such as how to get a cool spinner by your username, how to add your name to the roster, the birthday list and more.
4. A work unit typically takes between an hour for really fast computers and a day for really slow computers for the United Devices program. For TSC, you'll finish anywhere from 10 to 100 work units in a day.
5. If you have more computers, go back to step 1!
6. I would recommend not running the United Devices client as a screen saver and having a blank screen saver. Screen savers use a lot of processing power. I have no screen saver and just have my monitor turn off after 10 minutes of no use. If you need help with this, feel free to email me.
7. If running the TSC client, make sure you go into the options and unselect "Launch Main Window at Startup" if it's checked. Also, make sure you minimize the program by clicking on the "X" on the top right of the program. If it's sitting in your notification area (by the clock) and not in your task bar, your good to go. It can slow things down when it's only minimized by clicking on the "-" and not the "X".
8. Once again, I recommend reading the FAQs mentioned above.