After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.

If we've learned anything over the past year of pandemic-fueled social isolation, it's that our home internet stinks. Maybe it was never meant for everyone in the house to use it all day, every day.

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of the story misstated a measurement of Internet speed. We know what “slow” internet is like: videos buffer, downloads lag and a single page can take ...

Websites seem sluggish and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating – especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it's not just you. When I'm unsure if slow speeds or ...

The FCC is working on creating an updated US map of broadband service to help decide where future infrastructure investment should happen and more. Read along for how to test your internet speed and ...

We all carry out speed tests using third-party apps to check the speed of our internet. Do you know that you can check the speed of your internet and network adapter? In this guide, we will show you ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

VPNs, or virtual private networks, are a great way to protect your privacy and keep your activities anonymous while online. Unfortunately, they also tend to slow down your internet connection while in ...

If you want to check how fast (or slow) your internet is, the usual method is to go to speedtest.net, fast.com, or any of the bajillion other internet speed test sites. But if you have a Mac running ...

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Research from Google found that website bounce rates increase by as much as 31% from one-second to three-second load times. In my experience, page load times are one of the most consistent technical ...

Home internet service providers and wireless carriers are always touting the speed of their services – 10 GB or more for home internet and nearing 1 GB for wireless. However, you’ll always see “up to” ...