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 ...

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

In the last decade, I've lived in a handful of places across Los Angeles, each with its unique internet access issues. Wrestling with varying speeds and service reliability opened my eyes to mastering ...

I used to blame my internet provider for sluggish speeds—until I realized the problem was right in my living room. After making a few simple adjustments, my internet went from frustrating to fast.

Fast Wi-Fi is like good air-conditioning or clean tap water: You don't notice it until it's gone. Thankfully, unlike the days of the dial-up doldrums, there are things you can do to make your WiFi ...

We all know the frustration of slow or unreliable Wi-Fi. Whether it's buffering during a favorite show or lagging video calls, it feels like you spend more time trying to fix the problem than actually ...

Nothing can ruin your day faster than slow internet speeds. It's particularly frustrating when you're in the middle of a video conference or trying to upload an important file. But as long as the ...

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 ...

Save money while you upgrade your home or office WiFi with these steep Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals on TP-Link gear. By Stan Horaczek Published Oct 6, 2025 6:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...