I bought a second ethernet port, and I'm shocked I didn't do it sooner ...

Things aren't going to be faster.

A $50 USB-C cable tester revealed which of my cables were actually useless. I happily got rid of them and haven't looked back.

Each year, we combine the data from hundreds of thousands of nationwide speed tests with feedback from real users to identify ...

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To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...

A Chinese ship has tested a new device capable of slicing through submarine data cables thousands of meters beneath the ocean surface. That demonstration may exacerbate security concerns over a spate ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

Millions are now ditching cable internet: Comcast and Spectrum lost over one million broadband customers in 2025 alone. Cheaper alternatives are booming: 5G home internet, fiber, and satellite options ...

Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified shortcut that launches Bing in your browser. A couple of days ago, Microsoft ...

When you click on this new option, Windows 11 opens the default browser and loads up an Ookla-powered Speedtest experience. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

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