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Keen internet users might already be familiar with speedtest.net, the website that lets you check exactly how fast your internet connection is. Now it’s available as an app too. The app works over ...

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Tired of seeing that spinning buffer wheel right when the movie gets good? Our tips can help speed things up. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a ...

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VPNs, or virtual private networks, are a great way to protect your privacy and keep your activities anonymous while online. Unfortunately, they also tend to slow down your internet connection while in ...

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