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 ...

If you’re experiencing a sluggish internet connection, it’s probably time to check the speed. We’ll show you several ways to measure the speed of your internet connection using on-board tools in ...

Why pre-wired Ethernet in older homes fails—and what to do about it ...

A slow internet is super annoying. A spinning circle appears during your favorite Netflix show. Your game turns sluggish. What you're experiencing is internet "throttling" -- when your internet ...

When your internet is running slow it can be beyond frustrating. Grappling with downloading or uploading files when your internet is chugging along can be tedious. Figuring out why your connection has ...

There are two native ways to perform an Internet speed test from the Taskbar in Windows 11: Perform an Internet speed test using the Taskbar system tray Test Internet speed using Quick Settings. Let’s ...

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 ...

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...

Microsoft has debuted a new built-in internet speed test on the latest Windows 11 versions, 25H2 and 24H2. It is now ...

Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified shortcut that launches Bing in your browser. A couple of days ago, Microsoft ...

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 ...