After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and can help you optimize your internet connection.

Windows 11 now supports Network speed test from the Taskbar. You can perform an Internet speed test using the system tray and ...

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” ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Learning how to check your internet speed can come in handy if you ...

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 ...

iperf3 is a network throughput tool used to measure the performance of the network your Mac is using. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app. iperf is a UNIX memory, network throughput, and ...

Videoconferencing has revealed to all of us how good—or poor—our Internet connections really are. However, if you’re just loading Web pages or reading email, it’s unlikely you can get a sense of ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

To manage congestion, AT&T sometimes intentionally slows down users’ connection speeds. A VPN can help you overcome AT&T throttling, and this guide will tell you how. Using a virtual private network ...

Bandwidth and latency are often confused, but they aren't the same thing. Though both can impact the speed and quality of your home internet experience. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

Slow internet can be a significant disruption to work, streaming, and gaming, affecting millions of users worldwide. Recent ...