We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

For most people, internet speeds are the defining factor when deciding between ISPs. However, what you see isn't what you get, and the download speeds ISPs advertise don't always align with how the ...

To test your internet speed, Google "internet speed test" and click the blue "Run speed test" button under the first result. You have a good internet speed if you are ...

You've probably had it happen to you before - you're trying to watch your favorite streaming show, and it won't load, or you're scrolling through Facebook, and none ...

Slow internet can be a big drag, especially if you're working from home. It can result in poor picture quality, lag and dropped video calls. Although it's annoying to have to take time out of your day ...

If you know how internet speeds work, feel free to skip ahead. Internet (and network) throughput (that’s the proper term, but everyone calls it “speed”) is measured in bits per second. That’s how many ...

This editorial article is underwritten by Verizon. Technical.ly is a free news resource thanks to financial partners like this Technical.ly Ecosystem Builder client. Do you really need 2,000 Mbps of ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

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.