After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I've seen what really causes slow speeds, and I can help you optimize your connection.

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 ...

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Some VPNs are better than others, but we will show you an easy way to know how much your VPN is slowing you down.

You really should run an internet speed test to check your Wi-Fi connection. Knowing a few key data points, like your download speed and upload speed, will help you ...

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 ...

How is your internet service? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said almost half a million people in Michigan do not have access to high-speed internet. Some believe that number, which is ...

SpeedOf.me's HTML5-based network speed test recorded the fastest download rate of dozens of tests run at different testing sites. Screenshot by Dennis O'Reilly/CNET Are you getting all the network ...

As our lives become increasingly digital, understanding the internet speed required for our daily activities is crucial. From ...

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 ...

Broadband is the fourth essential utility service, alongside electricity, gas, and water. It’s essential because increasingly the services we need rely on broadband to function. If you want to check ...