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 ...

Though virtual private networks can be great for protecting your privacy and unblocking geo-restricted streaming content, there's an unavoidable trade-off: VPNs slow down your internet speeds, ...

If you've tried working at home the past couple of weeks, you probably already know that this: Britain is facing a summer internet slowdown. Research from broadband comparison company USwitch found ...

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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 ...

There's a lot that modern smartphones can do. Sure, the selection of pre-installed apps lets you make phone calls, send text messages, and capture high-resolution images, but it is the ever-expanding ...

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Calling an internet connection "fast" is a relative statement. In its early days, 56k through your phone line was considered average, even quick. These days, the average internet connection speed ...

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 ...