After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.

Home internet service providers and wireless carriers are always touting the speed of their services – 10 GB or more for home internet and nearing 1 GB for wireless. However, you’ll always see “up to” ...

There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet actually worked. Like most people, I only noticed it when my connection went down. Once I ...

I'm paying for fast internet, so why does it feel like I'm stuck in the dial-up days? If your internet connection's crawling for no good reason, there's a good chance it's being throttled—and there ...

High speed Internet is a necessity in today's business world as it facilitates network connectivity and sharing, speedy Internet browsing and lag-free file downloading and uploading. Whether or not a ...

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Delivers Layer 1-3 Ethernet testing on a single platform that supports data center interconnect speeds from 10GE to 800GE Validates network equipment interoperability and bandwidth performance to ...

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 ...

Net Chaser from T3 Innovation lets engineers and technicians speed-certify the data-carrying capabilities of Ethernet network cables up to 1 Gbps by testing for noise in the network, detecting faults ...

The right internet service plan will give you the speed you need for all your streaming, downloading, and computer activities. It’s almost inconceivable now, but just a few decades ago most people ...

The scope and range of our wireless and wired internet infrastructures continue to expand, putting a great deal of pressure on data centers and their related communication subsystems. When it comes to ...