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.

Windows 11 now supports Network speed test from the Taskbar. You can perform an Internet speed test using the system tray and ...

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.

Slow internet can be a significant disruption to work, streaming, and gaming, affecting millions of users worldwide. Recent ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

We know what “slow” internet is like: videos buffer, downloads lag and a single page can take forever to appear in its entirety. We wonder whether it’s our browser, our device or the website we’re ...

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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 ...

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

Nothing is more frustrating than having to contend with a slow internet connection. Fortunately, though, there are some things you can do to improve matters. Before you reach for your phone to upgrade ...