Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...

Windows 11 adds a built-in internet speed test powered by Ookla, letting users check connection speed directly from system settings.

Microsoft has debuted a new built-in internet speed test on the latest Windows 11 versions, 25H2 and 24H2. It is now ...

You likely use your Ethernet port on your computer to get the fastest Internet you have available, but it's actually a ...

The Acer Connect M6E mobile hotspot delivers high-speed connectivity without draining your phone's battery. But is it worth it?

Unsure who's accessing your home Wi-Fi aside from you? It's time to find out and lock it down. Securing your connection is ...

A strong Wi-Fi password is not enough to keep your online activity private. Learn why a VPN is essential to encrypt your ...

While a good VPN will protect your online privacy, it almost certainly won't make your internet connection quicker. But if ...

It has saved me during internet outages more than once ...

This new gadget is designed to push Wi-Fi beyond the back door into patios, gardens, sheds and entertaining areas.

In the age of the internet, it's hard to imagine living without it. I can tell you from experience — someone who has no internet (and no power, for that matter) as I'm writing this article — I've seen ...

Our electronics writer lives in an aging apartment, but these mesh Wi-Fi routers kept him constantly connected online.