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 ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

Do you constantly get less speed from your internet connection than you're paying for? It's normal for a connection to be a little slower than advertised, but I expect (and usually get) at least 90% ...

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 ...

Testing your internet speed is a smart way to check you're getting what you pay for. But if the results seem slower than expected, don't rush to blame your ISP—testing mistakes could be skewing your ...

As we set out to build smarter homes, another part of our lives becomes reliant on the internet. From the dumb home devices we upgrade with a smart plug to the smart speakers that respond to our voice ...