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 ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

Fiber and 5G internet have different advantages; here's what you need to know about each, and how to pick the best option for your home.

Home Wi-Fi has quietly become the weakest link in many fast internet plans, with video calls freezing and game sessions ...

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 ...

Verizon may not be as well-known for its 5G network as other networks, but that hasn't stopped the major internet and cellular provider from throwing its hat in the ring. If you've grown tired of your ...

There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...

Ultimately, the best modern solution for whole-home coverage is a mesh network of routers that act and appear as one router ...

Interronator is paying Time Warner for 20mbps Internet service, but is only getting about .7 (note the decimal point). Almost no one gets the Internet performance that their ISP advertises. Variables ...