Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet speeds. When my friends or parents are experiencing an inevitable home internet slowdown, I recommend always starting with a ...

The Federal Communications Commission recently launched a free broadband speed test you can use to check the speed of your Internet conn ection. The test will reveal how fast your connection lets you ...

Even if you're paying for the fastest speeds possible, you may still find yourself struggling with slow internet from time to time. At least I did. I have a fiber-to-the-home internet service with ...

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 ...