Slow internet is arguably one of the top five worst experiences for any internet user. You may be trying to watch your favorite show on Netflix, only to have it buffering every few minutes. Or your ...

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...

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 the Quick Settings.

It's no secret that we crave faster broadband speeds. Having a decent internet connection is now vital for the millions of us who work from home, download games onto consoles and stream endless movies ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Virgin Media O2 is in talks to acquire the UK’s fourth-largest broadband network operator in what would be a ...

The UK's media regulator has criticised O2 for raising its prices by more than it promised customers when they took out their phone contracts. Ofcom said it was "disappointed" with the firm, and said ...

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 ...

Which gaming router is best? When you’re a gamer, the most important piece of equipment to have is a good wireless router. It doesn’t matter if you exclusively play multiplayer or single-player games, ...

At first glance, the idea that unplugging a router can magically speed up your internet feels like one of those old-school tech myths, like blowing into a Nintendo cartridge. But there's real tech ...

Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Now ...

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 ...