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

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” ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

A slow internet is super annoying. A spinning circle appears during your favorite Netflix show. Your game turns sluggish. What you're experiencing is internet "throttling" -- when your internet ...

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 ...

Some VPNs are better than others, but we will show you an easy way to know how much your VPN is slowing you down. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, ...

Video calls from your home Wi-Fi are repeatedly disconnecting, or websites aren't loading. Often, we blame the service provider for this. This could be due to low internet speeds or too many devices ...