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

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of the story misstated a measurement of Internet speed. We know what “slow” internet is like: videos buffer, downloads lag and a single page can take ...

We know what “slow” internet is like: videos buffer, downloads lag, and a single page can take forever to appear in its entirety. We wonder whether it’s our browser, our device, or the website we’re ...

Websites seem sluggish and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating – especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it's not just you. When I'm unsure if slow speeds or ...

We all carry out speed tests using third-party apps to check the speed of our internet. Do you know that you can check the speed of your internet and network adapter? In this guide, we will show you ...

Don't automatically sign up for your ISP's fastest tier. Follow our simple tips to find the perfect balance of throughput and ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. If you want to check how fast (or slow) your ...

It can be quite handy to test internet speed on your PC. Sometimes, you just want to know how quick your internet is for various PCs in the house. If you have one computer with a worse connection than ...