After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I've seen what really causes slow speeds, and I can help you optimize your connection.

If we've learned anything over the past year of pandemic-fueled social isolation, it's that our home internet stinks. Maybe it was never meant for everyone in the house to use it all day, every day.

Some VPNs are better than others, but we will show you an easy way to know how much your VPN is slowing you down.

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

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

To test your internet speed, Google "internet speed test" and click the blue "Run speed test" button under the first result. You have a good internet speed if you are ...

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of the story misstated a measurement of Internet speed. We know what “slow” internet is like: videos buffer, downloads lag and a single page can take ...

Websites seem sluggish and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating – especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it's not just you. When I'm unsure if slow speeds or ...

VPNs, or virtual private networks, are a great way to protect your privacy and keep your activities anonymous while online. Unfortunately, they also tend to slow down your internet connection while in ...

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 ...

As our lives become increasingly digital, understanding the internet speed required for our daily activities is crucial. From ...

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” ...