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 ...

It is nearly impossible to live without the internet today. According to Statista, over 5.56 billion people around the world use the internet daily. Even airplanes now offer in-flight internet at ...

While Windows 10 gets nothing in terms of functionality, Windows 11 is getting a couple of new features, including Emoji 16 ...

Ookla released its first Speedtest Connectivity Report for 2024. It names AT&T Fiber as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband.

Having a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for almost everything you do on your Windows PC — from conference calls and streaming your favorite shows to gaming and simply browsing the ...

Windows 11's new internet speed test has left people longing for Windows 8 — that's how badly Microsoft has dropped the ball here.

High-speed internet in 2025 is defined by download speeds of at least 100 Mbps, with some fiber plans reaching 8 Gbps. Top providers like Google Fiber and AT&T offer symmetrical fiber speeds, while ...

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...

There are two native ways to perform an Internet speed test from the Taskbar in Windows 11: Perform an Internet speed test using the Taskbar system tray Test Internet speed using Quick Settings. Let’s ...

Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet Speed? Your email has been sent Many people have come to know virtual private networks as convenient ways to secure their internet connection and online traffic.

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all ...