Many people turn to VPNs — virtual private networks — for added privacy and security online, only to find that their internet speeds suddenly slow to a crawl. But what exactly does a VPN do, and why ...

Having a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for almost everything you do on your Windows PC — from conference calls and streaming your favorite shows to gaming and simply browsing the ...

Young people’s internet habits are having an impact on work-from-home Britain. (Getty) If you've tried working at home the past couple of weeks, you probably already know that this: Britain is facing ...

No matter if you're on a business trip or a vacation in the sun, you'll want to use Wi-Fi in your hotel room—only to find it frustratingly slow. However, there are a few easy ways to speed up your ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

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 ...

The best internet speed for streaming depends on a variety of factors, like the type of service you're streaming and how many household devices are connected to the internet. For example, if you live ...

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 ...

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...

While a good VPN will protect your online privacy, it almost certainly won't make your internet connection faster. But if speed is of the essence, these are the fastest VPNs we've tested. I'm a senior ...