Test, compare, and identify unusual network slowdowns effectively.

Here's how to adjust your router settings to dial into the best internet speeds - no expensive upgrades required.

Q: Recently, I used Speedtest.net to check my Internet speed and found that it was reduced from my normal ping at 8 milliseconds, uploads at 10 megabits per second, downloads at 30Mbps, to a ping at ...

Let’s be honest: not one of us loves our internet service provider (ISP). I wish it weren’t so, but ISPs have some of the worst reputations in the entire tech industry. But my own situation wasn’t ...

Power outages are inevitable in the summertime, especially as hurricane season starts to pick up. Like the internet, power is something many of us don't think much about until it goes out. When your ...

You wake up Saturday morning to check your favorite team's score, and the page won't load. It's the Wi-Fi again! Wi-Fi connection issues can occur for a bunch of frustrating reasons. If your Wi-Fi is ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

Want to see if your VPN is changing your IP address? Not all VPNs are reliable, so we recommend checking your VPN. We explain how to check your VPN IP address online. Ever wondered if your VPN is ...