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

Home internet service providers and wireless carriers are always touting the speed of their services – 10 GB or more for home internet and nearing 1 GB for wireless. However, you’ll always see “up to” ...

If you want to check how fast (or slow) your internet is, the usual method is to go to speedtest.net, fast.com, or any of the bajillion other internet speed test sites. But if you have a Mac running ...

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

The federal government released a draft of the first-of-its-kind National Broadband Map, which tracks internet access throughout the United States, on Nov. 18. Now, the map makers are asking for ...

A few weeks ago, the Federal Communications Commission released a new national broadband map, which is supposed to help consumers see their options for internet service. Just as important, the map ...

Cable operators and phone companies are increasing speeds of their broadband service, but the average consumer may not need the boost. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...