There's a lot that modern smartphones can do. Sure, the selection of pre-installed apps lets you make phone calls, send text messages, and capture high-resolution images, but it is the ever-expanding ...

On the internet, speed is everything. In an ideal world, everyone could download all of Netflix in less than a second, but your MacBook may be preventing you from even streaming in HD due to low ...

Your internet speed isn’t just about your plan — your modem, router, placement, settings, and cables all play a huge role. From choosing the right gear to fine‑tuning your Wi‑Fi channels, small tweaks ...

A faster internet plan doesn’t always translate to faster real-world Wi-Fi – your router may be limiting the speeds your devices receive. Older routers struggle with walls, distance, and multiple ...

A slow Ethernet connection is frustrating, especially if you switched to wired specifically for speed. But these fixes are ...

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 ...

Check for expired promos, rental fees, and unused add-ons, and downgrade if you’re paying for more speed than you ...

Stanford University researchers came up with an innovative optical amplifier about the size of a fingertip. This tiny device ...

Some VPNs are better than others, but we will show you an easy way to know how much your VPN is slowing you down. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, ...

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

We've all been there — you're trying to load a webpage, stream a video, or open an app on your Android phone, and everything just crawls. Slow internet on your phone impacts your downloads and uploads ...