After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.

Daria is a freelance writer and editor based out of Charleston, SC, covering a range of topics including commerce, lifestyle, travel, and digital marketing. Her work has appeared in Southern Living ...

You really should run an internet speed test to check your Wi-Fi connection. Knowing a few key data points, like your download speed and upload speed, will help you ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reviewer covering laptops and other gadgets. Monica was a writer for Tom’s Guide and Business ...

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.

The past two years has put new emphasis on how important an internet connection is to our daily lives. At the same time, some of us have never experienced such slowdowns and erratic performance as in ...

With so many tools and applications available for our industry, it is impossible to know about every single one. There are questions about what they do, how much they cost, what they are used for, and ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

Allow your Computer to receive more data Add a Default TTL Close conflicting applications TCP Extension for High Performance Scan for Virus & Malware Let’s examine them in detail. 1] Allow your ...

If you're wondering how well your computer can handle the most common AI tasks, turn to the newly launched Geekbench AI 1.0, For those of you new to benchmarking, it essentially stress-tests your ...

Since macOS Monterey was released, Apple has included a tool to check the quality of your Mac's internet connection without having to rely on benchmarks from third-party websites. After you've joined ...