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 ...

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 ...

These days, our tech experiences are all about speed—and our expectations for instant action are actually kinda insane. Think about it: Not so long ago, phones, computers, and especially the internet ...

Since it launched nearly 20 years ago, Speedtest.net has been one of the most popular tools used to measure internet speeds. However, Doug Suttles, the founder and former CEO of Ookla, the network ...

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 ...

Had enough of slow internet? I’ve tested the best Wi-Fi extenders to create the fastest, most reliable network for your home ...

My formal speed tests show that SpaceX’s satellite service keeps improving year after year. It remains a game-changer for folks who have no good wired Internet options where they live. From the ...

The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

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 ...