After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.

Even if Netflix loads quickly and Instagram refreshes seamlessly, it's still important to test your home internet speed—especially now that your WiFi router is working overtime as your home office ...

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 ...

OpenSignal is a highly-rated app for both iOS and Android phones. It lets you do a speed test of your Wi-Fi, including download, upload and latency for 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi. You can also find the ...

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 ...

Ookla's SpeedTest app can now measure your internet's video streaming quality via a dedicated video test that actually runs video at different resolutions. The test is available on iPhone and iPad ...

Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet connection. If you're having an inevitable home internet slowdown, my first recommendation is always to start with a speed ...

Tired of counting bars? Here's how to boost your bandwidth (Photo: Getty) The alarm goes off. You roll out of bed, brush your teeth and get the top half of yourself looking presentable for that big ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A home Wi-Fi speed test could help Kentucky identify areas that lack reliable internet access. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman unveiled Thursday a new "Kentucky Broadband Initiative" to ...

VPNs, or virtual private networks, are a great way to protect your privacy and keep your activities anonymous while online. Unfortunately, they also tend to slow down your internet connection while in ...

KENTUCKY, USA — Throughout the pandemic, more people have turned to the internet for telehealth, distance learning, remote work and more. Kentucky is working to make sure all families across the state ...