Having a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for almost everything you do on your Windows PC — from conference calls and streaming your favorite shows to gaming and simply browsing the ...

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

There's a lot that modern smartphones can do. Sure, the selection of pre-installed apps lets you make phone calls, send text messages, and capture high-resolution images, but it is the ever-expanding ...

Your router is likely the bottleneck, not your internet plan. If your wired speeds are faster than your Wi-Fi, or performance ...

Though virtual private networks can be great for protecting your privacy and unblocking geo-restricted streaming content, there's an unavoidable trade-off: VPNs slow down your internet speeds, ...

You've probably seen premium Ethernet cables online with ridiculous price tags and marketing claims promising significantly faster internet speeds and performance. But just because a cable is marked ...

Choosing the best WiFi router plays a major role in improving your home internet speed, especially as more devices compete for bandwidth. Modern routers using WiFi 7 technology offer faster throughput ...

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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 ...

We've all been there — you're trying to load a webpage, stream a video, or open an app on your Android phone, and everything just crawls. Slow internet on your phone impacts your downloads and uploads ...