Problems with broadband are one of the most common complaints - so here is how to check your speed and what you should ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

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 show you how.

Don't take your ISP's word for it. Put your connection to the test, because testing options abound. Here's how to see if you're getting what you pay for. I've been writing professionally about ...

We’ve all been there. You’re trying to stream a movie, join a Zoom call, or just open a website, and suddenly your internet slows to a crawl. Before blaming your Wi-Fi or yelling at your service ...

If you're running an older router, and your computers support it, you may also get a speed surge by upgrading to a router that supports Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E. With 6E, you can get up to 1Gbps, which is ...

Ethernet cables are vital in getting your devices connected to the internet. Although it may sometimes be a source of many computer and network-related issues, it is still needed. You can't remove the ...

Every device connected to a network must have its own Internet Protocol address to communicate with other devices. In the case of most business and home networks, each computer is connected to a ...

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” ...