After a decade of testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and how to optimize your internet.

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 ...

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 ...

A slow internet is super annoying. A spinning circle appears during your favorite Netflix show. Your game turns sluggish. What you're experiencing is internet "throttling" -- when your internet ...

If your internet suddenly slows down in the middle of a Netflix marathon, you might be dealing with ISP throttling. And yes, this can still happen, even with net neutrality regulations back in effect.

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Are you seeing slower speeds than what you're paying for? Here's what might be happening with your home internet. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...