Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet speeds. When my friends or parents are experiencing an inevitable home internet slowdown, I recommend always starting with a ...

If you’re experiencing a sluggish internet connection, it’s probably time to check the speed. We’ll show you several ways to measure the speed of your internet connection using on-board tools in ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

CNET dug into the latest speed test data to see how the country’s largest cable internet provider fared in national speed test data.

Internet speed tests evaluate your upload and download bandwidth in megabits per second (Mbps), giving you a rough idea of your connection quality. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ...

Research from Google found that website bounce rates increase by as much as 31% from one-second to three-second load times. In my experience, page load times are one of the most consistent technical ...

Most of us have felt frustrated by a slow internet connection before. Perhaps when your video keeps getting stuck buffering or when a website is taking too long to load. It can slow you down or ...

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 Quick Settings. Let’s ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...