Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

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 ...

Router overload usually manifests in the form of slow Internet connections and downloads that affect your entire Internet connection rather than particular websites. However, slow performance can also ...

I Used to Tell People to Skip Wi-Fi 7 Routers. CNET's Lab Testing Changed My Mind ...

If your broadband speeds are driving you to distraction there could be a very simple reason why. New research from the broadband speed team at Ookla has revealed that the majority of homes are still ...

Kim Komando explains why your $80 monthly plan is the real bottleneck for your home internet. Don’t fall for the Wi-Fi 7 hype because your router is just the off-ramp for a highway controlled by your ...

If you’ve spent the last year on lockdown wondering whether your online connection is delivering the speed you’re paying for, you’re not alone. This is all the more frustrating if you’re one of the ...

A few speed tests over a week revealed an unexpected problem.

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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Testing your internet connection’s performance is even more important with millions of extra workers working from home. You don’t need any extra software—a web ...