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After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and can help you optimize your internet connection.

We often try hard to stay connected to others (e.g., to friends and family). But how do we stay connected to ourselves? Self-connection is a new, important concept. Let's dig deeper into a recent ...

You're out at your favorite coffee shop, and you suddenly need to be in a meeting. There's Wi-Fi (or failing that, you can set up a hotspot on your phone), so you think you're ready to rock. However, ...

Knowing how to conduct an internet connection test on your PS4 can come handy if you have a network problem, or if you want to know some aspects of your console’s network setup. This brief guide will ...

Even if Netflix loads quickly and Instagram refreshes seamlessly, it's still important to test your home internet speed—especially now that your WiFi router is working overtime as your home office ...

Keeping your online activities and data private is a top priority nowadays. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the best ways to do this. Not only do they encrypt your internet connection, ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

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 ...