If your streaming speed doubles with a VPN on, your internet provider is deliberately slowing you down.

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 ...

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Watching the needle jump from one end of the gauge to the other when running a speed test can be addictive, especially when you just set up a new laptop with faster Wi-Fi or upgraded to a better plan ...

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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 ...

Nothing puts a damper on a nice Netflix movie- or show-watching session more than a cruddy, blurry image, especially when you’re paying that extra cash for the Premium Netflix plan with that sweet 4K ...

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