Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend

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 ...
NewsBytes

#TechBytes: How to test internet speed using built-in tools

Android devices also have a built-in feature to check internet speed via the Settings app. Head to Settings > Network and ...
CNET

Your Router Is Probably in the Wrong Place. Here Are the 4 Tweaks to Fix Your Slow Internet

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 ...
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Slow internet? Here is the right way to run a speed test

Slow internet can be a significant disruption to work, streaming, and gaming, affecting millions of users worldwide. Recent expert analyses reveal that improper speed testing often misleads users into ...
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5 reasons your VPN is destroying your internet speed (and how to fix it)

If you're running your own VPN server, you're not limited to whatever a commercial VPN provider allows, but that doesn't mean you're immune to speed issues. You also have to worry about speeds back ...
KAAL TV

What the Tech? How to speed up your slow WiFi

If your WiFi network has been seeming slow lately, then these tips will help you speed things up a little bit.
Fast Company

This exceptional free speed tool will tell you if your ISP is lying

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? It’s an important question. After all, your internet service provider offered you a plan with a high-sounding download speed number, and you’re ...
USA Today

Is your service provider throttling your internet speed? Here’s how to check

Websites seem sluggish and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating – especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it's not just you. When I'm unsure if slow speeds or ...
BGR

8 Ways To Speed Up Your Router (Without Spending Money)

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 ...
USA Today

Do I need faster internet? What is a good internet speed?

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 ...
CNET

Xfinity Speed Test Results: How Does It Measure Up to the Competition?

CNET dug into the latest speed test data to see how the country’s largest cable internet provider fared in national speed test data. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ ...
Technical

What internet speed do you really need?

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 ...