You can determine a computer's maximum download speed by performance testing the network and the Internet Service Provider. A computer's maximum download speed is ...

Testing your internet connection’s performance is even more important with millions of extra workers working from home. You don’t need any extra software—a web ...

Internet speed is more important than it's ever been before. Our entertainment is increasingly dominated by massive files, like video games that take up dozens of gigabytes and 4K movies. The ...

As more electronic devices add Wi-Fi connectivity, you might have trouble pinpointing the problem if one of your gadgets has a slow internet connection. An update to Google Wifi's Network Check ...

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 ...

What Are Disk Speed Test Apps? Disk speed test apps help measure the overall speed and performance of a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD) (internal or external) connected to a computer system.

VPNs, or virtual private networks, are a great way to protect your privacy and keep your activities anonymous while online. Unfortunately, they also tend to slow down your internet connection while in ...

A computer scientist at Amherst College has performed the first ever head-to-head speed test between a conventional and quantum computer -- and, you'll be glad to hear that the quantum computer won.

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 ...