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The best way to tell if you’re getting what you’re paying for each month is by running a simple internet speed test. We'll ...
For most people, internet speeds are the defining factor when deciding between ISPs. However, what you see isn't what you get, and the download speeds ISPs advertise don't always align with how the ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Learning how to check your internet speed can come in handy if you ...
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” ...
Is your internet slower than usual? Some signs of slow internet include buffering, lag and dropped video calls. If you're experiencing this issue, it's a good idea to test your internet speed on your ...
You're out at your favorite coffee shop, and you suddenly need to be in a meeting. There's Wi-Fi (or failing that, you can set up a hotspot on your phone), so you think you're ready to rock. However, ...
If your internet provider is actually throttling your internet speeds, a VPN is one of the only ways to get around it. While your ISP can still throttle VPN traffic, the VPN will encrypt that traffic ...
In today's age, a good portion of work and education takes place on personal home computers, and as a result, slow connection speeds can significantly hinder productivity and learning. These same ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There are all kinds of ways to speed up your WiFi at home: You can ...
Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...
There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet actually worked. Like most people, I only noticed it when my connection went down. Once I ...